If you're looking for Fourth of July fireworks in San Francisco they will be there; you may just not be able to see them.

Most summers we are in Kennebunkport Maine for the Fourth of July. Thanks to President Bush Sr. the annual display on the Pruniers' porch is always spectacular.

This summer, we are home in San Francisco for the second year in a row and looking for back-up plans.

If the fog looks like it is going to roll in on Monday, which is the forecast, we'll be heading south to clearer skies.

Here are 2005's 4th of July fireworks display options in San Francisco and around the Bay Area, as well as fun outdoor adventures for the kids:

San Francisco

Name: Fourth of July Waterfront Festival

Location: PIER 39, Ghirardelli Square, the Cannery, Fisherman's Wharf.

Cost: Free.

Time: Street performers and live music from noon to 9:30pm.

Attractions: PIER 39 celebrates Independence Day with two popular Bay Area bands:

1:30 - 4:30pm Double Funk Crunch

6:00 - 9:15pm Tainted Love

Fireworks display at 9:30pm.

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On November 2, 2004, America voted. It is official that President Bush will have four more years in The White House. So, what can disheartened, defeated Democrats do to lick their wounds? One outlet that will have you laughing hysterically takes place eight times a week in San Francisco. The place is called Club Fugazi. And the outlet is called "Beach Blanket Babylon."

Whether you're a tourist visiting San Francisco or a resident of the city, Steve Silver's Production, now in its 30th year, is as strong as it was on December 31st, 1986, the first time I saw the longest-running hit musical revue in theater history.

November 11th 2004's performance was as good as 1986's, and probably as good as 1974's performance when Silver first launched his production.

The signature, offbeat hats and costumes alone are worth the price of admission ($25-$75). The 33-foot-tall San Francisco skyline headdress has become world-renowned.

The political humor, especially for despairing Democrats, won't change history. But if laughter is the best medicine, there's no better place to lick your wounds than by watching and listening to Matt Alber, Curt Branom, Val Diamond, Renee Lubin, Doug Magpiong, Stirland Martin, Kenny Mazlow, Christy McIntosh, Tim McManus, Jennifer Moore, Jenny Moore, Phillip Percy Williams and The Beach Blanket Babylon Band.