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City offices and facilities are closed Friday, July 3 for Independence Day Observed.

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Street is closed with orange barricades, while a group of neighbors meet in the street for party.

Sign up your neighborhood event for National Night Out

Register or apply for a free block party permit to close a street by July 20. National Night Out is Tuesday, August 4, 2026.

July 4th shows city view from hills

Safely celebrate July 4th – Avoid fireworks and certain hillside roads 

Fireworks are illegal citywide and increase the risk of fires, wildfires. Grizzly Peak Blvd., Panoramic Way, and Prospect St. will close to non-residents.  

Firewise neighborhood

Team up with your neighbors and City to reduce wildfire risk

Help reduce your neighborhood’s wildfire risk and build a safer Berkeley through community efforts that could lower your home insurance rates.

Person carrying large bags in a parking lot

Volunteer to pack or deliver meals to homebound seniors

Help Meals on Wheels feed Berkeley seniors. Weekly or on-call shifts Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings.

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Featured Events

Outdoor swimming pool
04Jul

4th of July Community Swim - West Campus Pool

12:00PM - 5:00PM

People gardening
10Jul

Free Gardening Workshop Series

1:30PM - 3:00PM

crowd sits on blankets and chairs in front of inflatable screen in a park
10Jul

Movies In The Park - Smurfs

8:40PM - 11:00PM

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Upcoming meetings

Senior Services

Visit our senior centers for classes, meals, and community

Resident Parking Permits

Apply for a Residential Preferential Parking permit

Picnic Areas & Facility Rentals

Rent a picnic area, park, community center, or other City facility