Add some spark to your 2025 Independence Day celebration with fireworks displays, parades, dinner cruises, and other star-spangled July 4 festivities. Here's what's happening in San Diego and around the county for the Fourth of July.
Parades, Concerts and July 4 Festivities
FREE 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
FREE Coronado Fourth of July. Parade, 10 am; concert, 4 pm; fireworks, 9 pm. Schedule: www.coronadofourthofjuly.com
FREE Scripps Ranch 4th of July Parade. 10 am, from Ironwood to Aviary Dr. www.scrippsranch.org
UC 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
“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
FREE 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
FREE Julian’s 4th of July Parade. Theme: “Freedom, Peace and Prosperity.” 9:30 am. Main St. Details: www.julianparade.com
FREE 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
July 3 FIREWORKS
FREE 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
July 4 FIREWORKS
FREE Santee Salutes. Fun Zone, amusement rides, live music and more. 2–10 pm; fireworks, 9 pm. Town Center Community Park E. www.cityofsanteeca.gov
Fourth 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
Spirit 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
4th 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
FREE 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
FREE Ramona July 4th Family Picnic & Fireworks Show. 4–9:15 pm; fireworks 9 pm. Olive Peirce Middle School, 1521 Hanson Ln. www.ramonachamber.com
FREE 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
FREE 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
FREE 4th of July Extravaganza: Parade & Fireworks. Parade, 10 am at Old Town Temecula, then head to Ronald Reagan Sports Park for live music, vendors and fun zone. 2–10 pm; fireworks, 9 pm. www.temeculaca.gov/1087/4th-of-july
SeaWorld Enchanted Wonders Fireworks. 9 pm. SeaWorld, Interstate 5, exit SeaWorld Dr. www.seaworld.com/sandiego
FREE 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/
Fireworks Spectacular at the Fair. 9 pm. $28–$33; includes fair admission. Corona Grandstand Stage, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. www.sdfair.com
Red, 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
4th 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
FREE Independence Day Celebration. 7 pm, fireworks 9 pm. Brengle Terrace Park, 1200 Vale Terrace Dr., Vista. www.vista.gov
FREE 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
4th 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
July 4th Fireworks Cruises. Three cruise options. 8:30–9:45 pm. Flagship Cruises, 990 N. Harbor Dr. www.flagshipsd.com
Make sure to check websites for the most up-to-date information.
Planning a July 4 party? Find tasty recipes and patriotic crafts in our Red, White and Blue: July 4th Round-Up.
Updated: June 2025
