Streets along the city's massive parade route will begin closing at 7 a.m. on Friday and will begin to reopen after the parade ends at noon. Affected streets will include parts of Park Street, Otis Drive, Grand Street, Encinal and Central avenues, and Webster Street.

Whether seeking a fun run or a boat rental to view fireworks from the water, options abound this Independence Day.

The Bay Area is gearing up for the Fourth of July, with celebrations lighting up the region all weekend. The latest: Here's how to spend the holiday. 🎺 Sunset Dunes Community Parade: March with a neighborhood parade from Noriega to Kirkham streets through San Francisco's new oceanfront park.