Independence Day, 2023

Hillsdale Blvd. was closed after 5 p.m. (2022 photo).

The Foster City fireworks have become more popular among Peninsula residents.

The empty parking lots at banks, retail establishments, and commercial buildings are blocked off. The City patrols these areas and charges a steep $15 in the lots close to Leo Ryan Park.

The crowds began appearing at 11 a.m., when food trucks opened for business. Rock and country music bands, as well as kids' activities, started at noon.

As for me, the fireworks are too close to my bedtime. I strolled across the street to the shopping center and watched for a few minutes.

Happy Fourth of July!

Good night.