We asked you to share your July 4th with us, and share you did. We are happy to present  photos from Berkeleyside readers and staffers which provide a glimpse into how many Berkeleyans spent Independence Day.

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A large crowd gathers at the Parkside Drive round to hear a talk and sing the Star-Spangled Banner. Photo: Tracey Taylor
Fawn by Frances
From Frances Dinkelspiel via Twitter: “Look what the Fourth of July brought: a baby deer on my steps”
From Frances Dinkelspiel via Twitter: “Look what the Fourth of July brought: a baby deer on my steps”

Band at Parkside by Daryl
The Eyewitness Blues Band plays at the Parkside round as part of the July 4th Plaza Drive/Parkside Drive parade. Photo: Daryl Austern
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Berkeley’s dogs got in on the celebrations. At the Parkside Drive round. Photo: Tracey Taylor
Berkeley’s dogs got in on the celebrations. At the Parkside Drive round. Photo: Tracey Taylor
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Decorated bikes at the Parkside Drive round.Photo: Tracey Taylor
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Crowd gathers after the parade at the Parkside Drive round. Photo: Tracey Taylor
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Celebrating from the sky. Photo: Nancy Van House
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Last July 4th we published a pic of Steve Fruhwirth’s son Zander in a bubble at the Berkeley Marina. Here he is a year later! Photo: Steve Fruhwirth
Vet by Ira
A veteran at Alameda’s July 4th celebrations, photographed by Berkeleyan Ira Serkes
Horse riders Alameda by Ira
Horse rider at Alameda July 4th celebration. Photo: Ira Serkes
Spiderman by Ira
Spiderman at Alameda July 4th celebration. Photo: Ira Serkes
Girl with flag by Ira
Girl with flag at Alameda July 4th celebrations. Photo: Ira Serkes
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Celebrations in Berkeley, posted on Instagram by Deb Durant
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Poolside. Photo: Tracey Taylor
Today was made for grilling by Siciliana Trevino
Today was made for grilling. Photo: Siciliana Trevino
Susan Helmrich's berry cobbler by Frances
Susan Helmrich’s berry cobbler. Photo: Frances Dinkelspiel
Susan Helmrich’s berry cobbler. Photo: Frances Dinkelspiel
Summer peaches by Daryl
Summer peaches. Photo: Daryl Austern
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Fireworks in Berkeley. Photo posted on Twitter by gregm123456
Sparklers by Emilie
Sparklers in the street. Photograph posted on Instagram by Emilie Raguso
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Hiking up Claremont Canyon at around 8:15 pm to watch the fireworks over the bay. Photo: Pam Johann
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Taking in the view and fireworks on Claremont Canyon. Photo: Pam Johann
Shortly before the start of the fireworks, people hang out on the top of Kit Hill in the Berkeley Marina.
Shortly before the start of the fireworks, people hang out on the top of Kite Hill in the Berkeley Marina. Photo: Brian Shott
Fireworks by Louixxxx
Fireworks as seen from the Berkeley hills. Photo: louiekablooie1

Related:
It’s July 4th: We want to see how you spend it (07.03.13)
Food, festivities and flags: Berkeley celebrates July 4th (07.05.13)

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Tracey Taylor is co-founder of Berkeleyside and co-founder and editorial director of Cityside, the nonprofit parent to Berkeleyside and The Oaklandside. Before launching Berkeleyside, Tracey wrote for...