Soulful Sounds and Waterfront Nights Return to Pittsburg Marina on July 3

The holiday weekend is getting an early start at Pittsburg Marina as the city’s popular summer waterfront series returns on Friday, July 3 with live music, local wine, craft beer, and Delta sunset views.

 

This month’s featured entertainment brings the Shawn Raiford Experience to the marina stage, delivering an evening of soulful live music designed to set the tone for Independence Day weekend. Known for smooth vocals, energetic performances, and crowd-friendly favorites, the group is expected to bring a fun and relaxed atmosphere to one of Pittsburg’s favorite summer gathering spots.

 

Part of the ongoing First Fridays at Pittsburg Marina series, the free event runs from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and continues to blend live entertainment with local wineries, breweries, food vendors, and artisan booths along the waterfront. Guests can enjoy pours from Foley Johnson Wines, sample selections from Headlands Brewery, and spend the evening exploring the marina while music fills the Delta air.

 

What makes these evenings stand out is the atmosphere as much as the entertainment itself. The combination of waterfront views, boats lining the marina, warm summer weather, and live music creates a setting that feels both lively and easygoing at the same time. It’s the kind of local event where people arrive planning to stay for an hour and often end up staying all evening.

 

Families, couples, and groups of friends all tend to gather throughout the marina during the event, making it one of the more welcoming summer outings in East Contra Costa County. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets and settle in while enjoying the performance and community atmosphere.

 

Local artisan vendors will also be set up throughout the event, giving attendees the opportunity to browse handmade goods, artwork, and specialty items while supporting small businesses from around the region. Combined with food options and waterfront seating areas, the event offers a full evening experience without needing to leave town.

 

As Pittsburg continues expanding its waterfront entertainment scene, events like this are helping bring new energy and visibility to the marina area while creating recurring community traditions residents can look forward to each month throughout the summer.

 

 

Event Details

• • Event: First Fridays at Pittsburg Marina
  • Featured Band: Shawn Raiford Experience
  • Date: Friday, July 3, 2026
  • Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
  • Location: Pittsburg Marina
  • Featured Wine & Beer: Foley Johnson Wines & Headlands Brewery
  • Cost: Free admission (food and beverages available for purchase)

 

 

 

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