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On July 04, 2025At Santee Categories: FREE, 4th of JulyFREE Santee Salutes. Fun Zone, amusement rides, live music and more. 2–10 pm; fireworks, 9 pm. Town Center Community Park E. www.cityofsanteeca.gov -
On July 04, 2025At Old Poway Park Categories: FREE, 4th of JulyFREE Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration. Celebrate our country’s independence “turn of the century” style with crafts, old-fashioned games and more. 10 am–4 pm. Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Rd., Poway. www.poway.org -
On July 04, 2025At Poway, CA Categories: 4th of JulyFourth of July Fireworks in Poway. Enjoy two spectacular firework shows as they light up the sky over the Poway High School Stadium ($6, gates open 6 pm for games, activities and more) and Poway Sportsplex (12349 McIvers Ct.). Fireworks, 9 pm. www.poway.org -
On July 04, 2025At Coronado, CA Categories: FREE, 4th of JulyFREE Coronado Fourth of July. Parade, 10 am; concert, 4 pm; fireworks, 9 pm. Schedule: www.coronadofourthofjuly.com -
On July 04, 2025At San Diego, CA Categories: 4th of JulySpirit of the Fourth. Activities start at 9 am at Webb Park (11666 Avena Pl.); parade, 3:30 pm; concert, 6 pm. Fireworks, 9 pm at Rancho Bernardo High School, 13010 Paseo Lucido. www.spiritofthefourth.com -
On July 04, 2025At San Diego, CA Categories: 4th of July4th of July Fireworks Viewing Party. From Midway's iconic flight deck with live entertainment, activities and the best view in town. 6–10 pm. $40. 910 N. Harbor Dr. www.midway.org -
On July 04, 2025At El Cajon Categories: FREE, 4th of JulyFREE Fireworks in El Cajon. Train rides, crafts, live music and more. Starting at 3 pm; fireworks, 9 pm. Kennedy Park, 1675 E. Madison Ave. www.elcajon.gov -
On July 04, 2025At San Diego, CA Categories: FREE, 4th of JulyFREE Scripps Ranch 4th of July Parade. 10 am, from Ironwood to Aviary Dr. www.scrippsranch.org -
On July 04, 2025At Ramona, CA Categories: FREE, 4th of JulyFREE Ramona July 4th Family Picnic & Fireworks Show. 4–9:15 pm; fireworks 9 pm. Olive Peirce Middle School, 1521 Hanson Ln. www.ramonachamber.com -
On July 04, 2025At San Diego, CA Categories: 4th of JulyUC Celebration. Run, 8 am; pancake breakfast, 8:30 am; parade, 10:30 am; games, book barn and more. 8 am–6 pm. Standley Park, 3585 Governor Dr. Details: www.uccelebration.com -
On July 04, 2025At San Diego, CA Categories: 4th of JulyFREE Chula Vista Fourth Fest. Fireworks set to a custom bilingual soundtrack. 7–9:30 pm. Chula Vista Elite Athletes Training Center, 2800 Olympic Pkwy. www.chulavistaca.gov -
On July 04, 2025At San Diego, CA Categories: FREE, 4th of JulyFREE Big Bay Boom Fireworks. Four barges on San Diego Bay. Watch from Shelter Island, Harbor Island, North Embarcadero, Marina District and Coronado Ferry Landing. 9 pm. www.bigbayboom.com -
On July 04, 2025At Temecula, CA Categories: FREE, 4th of JulyFREE 4th of July Extravaganza: Parade & Fireworks. Parade, 10 am at Old Town Temecula, then head to the Ronald Reagan Sports Park for live music, vendors and fun zone. 2–10 pm; fireworks, 9 pm. www.temeculaca.gov/1087/4th-of-july -
On July 04, 2025At SeaWorld San Diego Categories: 4th of JulySeaWorld Enchanted Wonders Fireworks. 9 pm. SeaWorld, Interstate 5, exit SeaWorld Dr. www.seaworld.com/sandiego -
On July 04, 2025At California Center for the Arts, Escondido Categories: FREE, 4th of JulyFREE Independence Day Festival. Arts & crafts, patriotic performance and more. 4–9:30 pm; fireworks, 9 pm. Grape Day Park, 321 N. Broadway & Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd. www.artcenter.org/event/60th-annual-independence-day-festival/ -
On July 04, 2025At Del Mar Fairgrounds Categories: 4th of JulyFireworks Spectacular at the Fair. 9 pm. $28–$33; includes fair admission. Corona Grandstand Stage, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. www.sdfair.com -
On July 04, 2025At LEGOLAND California Resort Categories: 4th of JulyRed, White and Boom! All-American family picnic games and building activities with fireworks combining patriotic music with dazzling pyrotechnics. LEGOLAND, One LEGOLAND Dr., Carlsbad. www.legoland.com -
On July 04, 2025At Maritime Museum of San Diego Categories: 4th of July4th of July BBQ & Fireworks on the Bay. Enjoy BBQ and fireworks viewing aboard the historic Berkeley. 7–9:30 pm; fireworks, 9 pm. $50–$65. Maritime Museum of San Diego, 1492 N. Harbor Dr. www.sdmaritime.org -
On July 04, 2025At Brengle Terrace Park Categories: FREE, 4th of JulyFREE Independence Day Celebration. 7 pm, fireworks 9 pm. Brengle Terrace Park, 1200 Vale Terrace Dr., Vista. www.vista.gov -
On July 04, 2025At The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park Categories: 4th of July“4th of July: America in Song” with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra. 7:30 pm. Starting at $54. The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way. www.theshell.org -
On July 04, 2025At La Jolla, CA Categories: FREE, 4th of JulyFREE 4th of July Drone Spectacular. Experience 500 synchronized drones soaring 350 feet above the shoreline. Public viewing at Kellogg Park, the La Jolla Shores Hotel & La Jolla Cove. Details: www.ljshoreshotel.com/july4droneshow -
On July 04, 2025At San Marcos, CA Categories: FREE, 4th of JulyFREE Red, White and BOOM! Carnival games, jumpers and more. Entertainment, 5 pm; fireworks, 9 pm. Bradley Park, 1587 Linda Vista Dr., San Marcos. www.san-marcos.net -
On July 04, 2025At Julian CA Categories: FREE, Parades, 4th of JulyFREE Julian’s 4th of July Parade. Theme: “Freedom, Peace and Prosperity.” 9:30 am. Main St. Details: www.julianparade.com -
On July 04, 2025At San Diego, CA Categories: 4th of July4th of July Family Fireworks Cruise. Experience the spectacular fireworks display from a sternwheeler boat. 7:30–10 pm. $60. Bahia Resort Hotel, 998 W. Mission Bay Dr. www.bahiahotel.com -
On July 04, 2025At San Diego, CA Categories: 4th of JulyJuly 4th Fireworks Cruises. Three cruise options. 8:30–9:45 pm. Flagship Cruises, 990 N. Harbor Dr. www.flagshipsd.com -
On July 04, 2025At Poway, CA Categories: FREE, 4th of JulyFREE 4th of July Veterans Ceremony. Honor those who are currently serving and have selflessly served our country. 11 am. Veterans Park, 14134 Midland Rd., Poway. www.poway.org -
On July 03, 2025At Oceanside, CA Categories: FREE, 4th of JulyFREE Oceanside Fireworks & Drone Display. Family-friendly activities and food trucks, 4 pm; fireworks, 9 pm. Parking $15. SoCal Soccer Complex, 3300 El Corazon Dr. www.ci.oceanside.ca.us
