SAN DIEGO:
Big Bay Boom! San Diego Bay (Embarcadero) Fireworks at 9:00 p.m. Best views from boat or land at Shelter Island, Harbor Island, the North Embarcadero, and Seaport Village/Coronado Landing. Simulcast on 105.7 The Walrus FM.
San Diego Symphony Pops – July 3-5 Marvin Hamlisch Leads A Star-Spangled Pops! Embarcadero Marina Park South
Coronado – Glorietta Bay -Orange Avenue and Glorietta – Fireworks at 9 p.m. The day starts at 7am with things do for everyone. Hang out all day for the half-marathon, rough water swim, Art in the Park and live music in the park. The July 4th Parade takes place at 10 a.m.
La Jolla Cove – Fireworks at 9 p.m. Catch a view from Scripps Park, La Jolla Cove, and La Jolla Shores Beach.
Mira Mesa Recreation Center – 8575 New Salem Street – Fireworks at 9:00 p.m. Parade begins at noon including: food, rides, games and entertainment in Mira Mesa Community Park.
Mission Bay Yacht Club – 1251 Carmel Place – West Mission Bay Fireworks at 9:00 p.m. View boat parade and fireworks show near the Mission Bay Yacht Club.
Ocean Beach Pier – Ocean Blvd. & Newport Ave. 30th Annual Celebration Fireworks at 9 p.m.
Mira Mesa Gil Johnson Recreation Center – 8575 New Salem St. Fireworks at 9:00 p.m. -9:30 p.m. Annual 4th of July Parade and Festival. Parade: 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m. Festival: 1:15 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
SeaWorld – SeaWorld Independence Day Fireworks (July 3-July 5) Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
EAST COUNTY
Lake Murray – Music Fest – Fireworks start at 9:15 p.m. Three bands: Pullman Standard: 12:00-1:00 p.m & 1:30- 2:30 p.m., The Surf City All Stars: 3:00 – 5:30 p.m., Rockola: 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Ramona – Olive Pierce Middle School – Hanson Lane. Fireworks at 9:00 p.m. Celebration starts at 5 p.m.
Julian – SR 78 & SR 79 – Celebration starts at 10:00 a.m. Parade starts at 12:00 noon. No fireworks due to fire risk.
Santee – Town Center Com-munity Park Ballfields – 9400 Cuyamaca Fireworks at 9:00 p.m.
Spring Valley – Spring Valley Swap Meet – Fireworks at 9:00 p.m.
NORTH COUNTY
Camp Pendleton – Del Mar Beach – Fireworks at 9:00 p.m. The Beach Bash has activities all day with music, food and games. Live bands start at 12 p.m.
Escondido – Grape Day Park 321 N. Broadway – Fireworks at 9:00 p.m. Hang out in the afternoon from 4pm for the festivities, including game and food booths, music and entertainment for all ages.
Rancho Bernardo – Webb Park 11000 Avena Place – Fireworks at 9:00 p.m. The Annual Rancho Bernardo Spirit of the 4th Festival & Parade runs from 7:00 a.m.- 9:30 p.m. Patriotic festival starting with a pancake breakfast. The Rancho Bernardo Spirit of the 4th Parade starts at 3:30.
Poway – Old Poway Park – 14134 Midland Road – Old Fashioned Fourth of July – 10:00 am – 4:00 p.m. Free event includes live musical entertainment, train robbery reenactments.
Poway – Poway High School Stadium – 15500 Espola Road -Fireworks start at 9 p.m. Event funs from 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Tickets are $2 at the gate. Children under 11 accompanied by an adult are free!
LEGOLAND – Fireworks at 8:30 p.m.
Oceanside – No fireworks due to budget constraints. MainStreet Oceanside 4th of July Street Fair 9:00 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Oceanside – Yankee Doodle Dingy Parade – 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Oceanside Yacht Club – Participants decorate their dingys with the most creative patriotic themes & cruise the harbor for all to enjoy and to be judged.
San Diego County Fair (Del Mar Fairgrounds) – Fireworks at 9 p.m. The Grandstand Stage show kick off the celebration with the Navy Band Southwest at 7:30 p.m.
San Marcos – William R. Bradley Park – 465 S. Rancho Santa Fe Independence Day – Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Festival Festivities 5:00 p.m. – 10 p.m. day.
Vista – Brengle Terrace Park 1200 Vale Terrace Drive – Fireworks at 9 p.m. Activities going all day include food, live entertainment and children’s games from 11 a.m – 9:30 p.m.
SOUTH BAY – SOUTH SAN DIEGO COUNTY
Chula Vista – No fireworks
National City – Kimball Park 12th Street and “D” Avenue Fireworks at 9:00 p.m. Annual 4th of July Carnival