Celebrate the 4th of July in vibrant Orange County, California, where a variety of exciting events await you. From spectacular fireworks displays lighting up the night sky to patriotic parades weaving through charming neighborhoods, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re looking for family-friendly festivals, live music, or unique local traditions, Orange County has it all. Join the community in commemorating Independence Day with a host of festivities that promise fun, entertainment, and memorable experiences for all ages.
Aliso Viejo
AVCA July 4th Celebration & Fireworks
Thursday, July 4, 2024
6:00 to 9:30 pm
Live performance by 4×4 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Community Booths – Children’s Crafts – Face Painting – Balloon Twisters – Airbrush Tattoo Artists – Carnival Games
The low-level fireworks show will start at approximately 9:00 p.m. If you plan to come to the park early to save your space, please note that ONLY blankets and low-level chairs are allowed. Please note that AVCA is not responsible for any unattended items.
LOCATION:
Grand Park
6101 City Lights Dr
Aliso Viejo, California
Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa Independence Day Community Celebration
2024 information coming
Bring your own picnic, lawn chairs, and blanket to help celebrate our nation’s independence! Live music by the Tijuana Dogs and Moxy Anne, plus activities, Centennial Farm, bounce house, community booths, and contests. Food and drink will be available for purchase, but glass containers and bottles are prohibited. No hard-sided coolers or outside alcohol permitted.”
Free entry. 9 pm fireworks show
LOCATION:
OC Fair & Event Center
88 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa
Free Parking
Dana Point
Dana Point
Independence Day Fireworks Extravaganza
July 4, 2024
9 pm
The BEST Southern California fireworks display is back again for 2024!
More details coming
LOCATION:
Dana Point Harbor
INFORMATION:
For additional information, call 949-248-2536
2024 4th of July Fireworks Cruises
July 4, 2024
Enjoy a unique evening of fun on the water, complete with a live Fireworks demonstration sponsored by the city of Dana Point. Cruises offered are:
Display Cruise 8 pm
Enjoy the fireworks from the water while on the deck of one of our spacious boats! It is without a doubt the best view in town! We’ve limited the number of passengers for increased comfort & safety. However, all boats have limited seats! Join us on the water and celebrate the 4th in style! BOOK NOW!
Dana Pride Dinner Cruise 7:30 pm
Come aboard our 95′ flagship, the Dana Pride, and enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience & a 4th of July to remember! Capacity is limited. This is an incredibly popular event, and seats go fast, so BOOK NOW!
LOCATION:
Dana Wharf Sportfishing
Dana Point Harbor
INFORMATION:
Make reservations online or call (949) 496-5794
Fullerton
Annual Community Fireworks Show and Festival
2024 updated information coming
Inside the event area, participants can find kids’ activities including face painting, bounce houses, a caricature artist, and a stilt walker. NOMINAL FEES MAY APPLY for activities (Approximately $2 to $5). Enjoy live music by James Intveld. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. and last for approximately 20 minutes.
All food is reasonably priced, and is being offered by local charity organizations as a fundraising activity. There is no alcoholic beverage service.
LOCATION:
Fullerton High School Softball Field
located on Lemon between Chapman and Berkeley
INFORMATION:
714-738-3167
Huntington Beach
4th of July Parade & Pier Festival
June 30 – July 5, 2024
Four days of fun with live entertainment, exhibitors, food vendors, and family activities.
Pier Plaza Festival runs July 1-4 from 9:00 am – 10:00 pm. There will be crafts & merchant vendor booths, food trucks, an all-new beer & wine garden, live entertainment & DJs, sponsor activations, prize giveaways, live radio broadcasts, amusements & carnival rides
LOCATION:
Check website for all activity locations
Irvine
Celebrate the 4th of July at Pretend City!
July 3, 2024
Join us at Pretend City for a spectacular 4th of July celebration like no other! Get ready for an adventure-filled day of exploration, creativity, and patriotic fun that will leave your little ones beaming with joy.
LOCATION:
Pretend City Children’s Museum
29 Hubble
Irvine, CA 92618
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Pacific Symphony: July 4 Spectacular: Music of Chicago
July 4, 2024
8 pm
Celebrate the Fourth with the music of Chicago — known as the “rock and roll band with horns” — including hits like “You’re the Inspiration,” “25 or 6 to 4,” and “Hard to Say I’m Sorry.” Plus, patriotic tunes, a salute to the Armed Forces, and a dazzling fireworks finale! Brass Transit brings together accomplished and award-winning musicians for the sole purpose of paying tribute to the decades-long, multi-platinum songbook of CHICAGO!
General parking is included in the price of your ticket.
LOCATION:
Great Park Live
8000 Great Park Blvd
Irvine, CA 92618
Ladera Ranch
July 4 Celebrations
July 4, 2024
7 am – 9:30 pm
A fun-filled day of activities including 5 and 10K Freedom Runs, Pancake Breakfast, Community Parade, Games, Activities, Food Truck and Concert (Undercover – Top 40).
Fireworks display at dark.
LOCATION:
Founders Park
28275 Avendale Blvd
Ladera Ranch CA 92694
Laguna Beach
City of Laguna Beach Fireworks Display
July 4, 2024
City Fireworks Show Begins at 9:00 p.m.
The City fireworks show will originate from Monument Point at Heisler Park. For this reason, the Monument Point area will be closed all day on July 4th. Beginning at approximately 5 p.m., the area of Heisler Park from the Rock Bench at Myrtle Street to the Rockpile Beach stairs at Jasmine Street will be closed to the public to allow for fireworks preparation. Reminder: parking meters and City parking lots are enforced on July 4.
City Trolleys will operate under a modified schedule. All routes will run from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The normal trolley schedule will resume on July 5. After the fireworks show, expect heavy traffic as many visitors will be leaving the city via Laguna Canyon Road and Coast Highway.
LOCATION:
Monument Point in Heisler Park
375 Cliff Drive
Laguna Beach
Laguna Hills
City of Laguna Hills Fourth of July Celebration
July 4, 2023
4-9:30 pm
The City of Laguna Hills will have a fireworks show on July 4th at 9:00 pm.
Come celebrate America’s birthday at the City of Laguna Hills’ annual Fourth of July Celebration! Bring your family and friends to enjoy carnival rides and games, live bands, and food trucks, along with a fabulous fireworks show to conclude the evening. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Bounce house and games are free. Carnival rides are $2.00 each. Seating is not provided, so don’t forget your blankets and chairs.
Schedule:
4:00 pm Event Begins
6:00 pm Live Band: Identity Theft
9:00 pm Fireworks
LOCATION:
Laguna Hills Community Center
25555 Alicia Parkway
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
INFORMATION:
(949) 707-2680
Laguna Niguel
4th of July all-day celebration
July 4, 2024
all-day events
Run in the Parks:
8 am 5K Run/Walk
9 am Kids Races
Pancake Breakfast 7:30 – 10:30 am, Hosted by the Laguna Niguel Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the YMCA. $8 for breakfast
Concert 6-8 pm Kick off your evening festivities with a live concert featuring The Suffragettes at Crown Valley Community Park! After the concert, walk to the Regional Park to watch the Fireworks Spectacular (3/4 mi. walk each way). Bring flashlights and something to sit on in the grass/dirt.
FIREWORKS LOCATION: Starts at 9 pm
LN Regional Park, 28241 La Paz Rd (Over the lake)
LOCATION:
Laguna Niguel Family YMCA & Laguna Niguel Regional Park
Laguna Niguel, CA
Lake Forest
Fourth of July Parade
July 4, 2024
Starts at 9:30 am.
American flags, lawn chairs, and nearly 14,000 people will line the streets for this year’s “Family, Fun, and Freedom” 31st Annual Fourth of July Parade!
LOCATION:
The parade route is located on Toledo Way, Serrano Road, Ridge Route, and Lake Forest.
Mission Viejo
The Mission Viejo Annual Street Faire and Fireworks Spectacular
July 4, 2024
12-9 pm
Join us for an unforgettable experience at the Annual Street Faire and Fireworks Spectacular hosted by the Mission Viejo Activities Committee! Bring your family and friends to Olympiad between Marguerite and Melinda for a day packed with excitement. The festivities kick off at 12:00 noon with live entertainment on the Main Stage and a lively DJ in the Fun Zone. Kids will love the array of rides and game booths, while foodies can indulge in delicious treats from our lineup of food trucks offering mouthwatering cuisine.
Browse through over 30 vendor booths showcasing fantastic crafts and gift ideas. Admission is FREE, with tickets available for games and rides. For added convenience, a complimentary shuttle service will run from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with stops conveniently located around Lake Mission Viejo. Bike racks are provided at both entrances for cyclists.
Cap off the day with a breathtaking fireworks display at 9:00 PM.
LOCATION:
Olympiad between Marguerite and Melinda
INFORMATION:
949-830-7066
Newport Beach
Balboa Peninsula-Newport Bay July 4 Fireworks & Parade Cruises
July 4, 2024
Newport Landing will have cruises for the 4th Of July including the Firework Spectacular evening cruise.
Daytime cruise times – 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm. This 2.5-hour cruise travels alongside the Old Glory Boat Parade through the world-renowned Newport Bay. During your cruise, you will see hundreds of yachts, sailing ships, and cruise ships navigating the harbor, creating a festive 4th of July boating experience. During your cruise, you will also be taken out into the open ocean to see the pristine Newport Beach coastline.
Night-time fireworks cruise will run from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm. The 4th of July fireworks cruise is one of the most spectacular trips that we offer. This once-a-year event is something that everyone should witness at least once in their lifetime. You will spend the first hour or so cruising through the beautiful Newport Harbor among hundreds of other boats, all celebrating the Spirit of America. Along the way, we may spot some Dolphins or possibly a Giant Blue Whale
INFORMATION:
For additional information or to make reservations call
(949) 673-1489
Old Glory Boat Parade
July 4, 2024
1 – 3:30 pm
Each year, Newport Beach Harbor becomes a festive delight as owners adorn their boats with red, white, and blue decorations, balloons, streamers, and waving flags that outline the skies as Sousa Marches and Anthems fill the air. Families and friends from near and far arrive at the bayfront beaches and yacht clubs along the peninsula and the many islands, vying for the best spot to settle down and view the boat parade.
LOCATION:
Newport Harbor
Newport Beach, Ca` ` ` `
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12th Annual: 4th of July is for Families
July 4, 2024
9 am – 12 noon
Join us for the 12th Annual 4th of July is for Families Newport Peninsula Bike Parade and Festival!
BIKE PARADE
W. BALBOA BLVD. & 36TH STREET
9:00 A.M.
COMMUNITY FESTIVAL
CHANNEL PLACE PARK
9:30–11:30 A.M.
Carnival Games + Arts & Crafts + Lawn Games & Music + Food for Sale *ALL DOGS MUST BE KEPT ON LEASH*
LOCATION:
Channel Place Park
4400 Channel Pl
Newport Beach, California 92663` ` ` `
Independence Day on the Back Bay
2024 information coming
Bring out the red, white, and blue for the 4th of July, as we celebrate Independence Day on the Back Bay! This annual celebration will bring you an entire weekend full of games, activities, watersports, movies on the beach, food and drinks, and Southern California’s largest fireworks celebration, sponsored by the City of Newport Beach. Now more than ever, you deserve something to celebrate!
Parking is $100 pre-paid, reserved parking is available for purchase. This reserved parking will be in our Main Lot located off Back Bay Drive. This parking will sell out!
INFORMATION:
949-729-DUNE
San Clemente
San Clemente Fireworks Show
July 4, 2024
San Clemente will be celebrating America’s Independence Day with fireworks again this year!
LOCATION:
San Clemente Municipal Pier
622 Avenida Del Mar
San Clemente, California 92672
INFORMATION:
949-361-8264
San Juan Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano 3-Day Carnival & Fireworks Show
July 4, 2024
2-9:30 pm
Come celebrate Independence Day at the San Juan Capistrano Sports Park! This year’s family-friendly celebration will feature live music, food, games and activities, and a spectacular fireworks display. Festivities begin at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, with live music beginning at 2:30 p.m. featuring Flashback Heart Attack (80’s Hits), followed by Family Style (Blues, Soul, and Rock n’ Roll) at 4:30 p.m. and the community favorite Tijuana Dogs (Classic Rock and Dance) closing the show.
In addition to the live entertainment, activities will include face painting, a mechanical car ride, multiple bounce houses, several midway-type games, and food trucks. There will also be a small vendor area for attendees to support local businesses and non-profit organizations.
Parking is free and the summer trolley will be in operation from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. that evening
LOCATION:
The Sports Park
25925 Camino Del Avion
San Juan Capistrano
INFORMATION:
For additional information, please contact the Community Services Department at (949) 493-5911
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