Independence Day Celebration
has concluded for the summer
Thank you for another fun filled week of laughter and memories. We appreciate all those who came out to join us and an even bigger thank you to all the military heroes and their families. Independence day celebration at Gilroy Gardens will return in 2024, stay up-to-date by checking our spring and summer event listing!
Festive Food for the Fourth
For this weekend only, our chefs will be cooking up some tasty fare available for purchase from carts in the Events Plaza, including:
- Country Chicken Cupcakes
- New York, Chicago, Coney Island, San Francisco, or classic All-Beef Jumbo Hot Dogs
- Red, White & Blue Shortcake
- Patriotic Cake Pops
- Red, White & Blue Chocolate Bark
- Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
- Firecracker S'mores
Purchase a Tasting Card for just $45 and and pick any six items from the food and beverage carts in the Events Plaza!
Cocktails & Mocktails
Enjoy a selection of beer, locally-produced wines, unique cocktails (21+ only) and alcohol-free mocktails at beverage carts in the Events Plaza.
- Firecracker Strawberry Margarita*
- Blue Moscow Mule*
- Red, White & “UV” Blue JELL-O Shots*
- Strawberry Horchata
- Watermelon Lemonade
- Black Cherry Lemonade
- Agua Frescas
Purchase a Tasting Card for just $45 and and pick any six items from the food and beverage carts in the Events Plaza!
*Ages 21+ only
Family Fun & Games
Dance and play at the ultimate picnic party going on from 11am-4pm in our Events Plaza.
- High-energy DJ tunes
- Selfie photo booth
- Giant Connect Four
- Red-White-and-Blue Cornhole
Military Members Get in FREE
As we celebrate our freedom, we also honor those who have served and sacrificed to protect it. For all four days, admission for all active and retired military is FREE (up to six (6) guests) with valid ID as part of our Salute to Heroes.
Military members also receive 30% off food and beverages in the Events Plaza (excluding alcohol).