Not even Karl the Fog could keep Bay Area skies from lighting up on America's 242nd birthday.

The streets, patios, and backyards were alive with smells of well-smoked meats and other festive fare Tuesday evening. As Bay Area locals flocked to find the perfect lookouts to see the fireworks, seasoned photographers and Instagrammers readied their cameras for the light shows to come. And, they didn't disappoint.

See 10 shining moments in the slideshow below.