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Celebrate Fourth of July

With These Fireworks and Celebrations

Whether you're traveling with friends or family, San Diego is everyone's first choice for great Fourth of July celebrations. Get ready to stretch out on an inviting expanse of sand and watch some extraordinary pyrotechnics against a balmy night sky. Here’s our list of favorite beachside viewpoints, spectacular fireworks shows and other places to go "Fourth" and enjoy the festivities around San Diego.

Please note, firework displays and events are subject to change and cancellation.

San Diego

Annual Big Bay Boom July 4 Fireworks Show

Location: Multiple Locations along San Diego Bay
Time: 9:00 PM
Fireworks: Yes

Fireworks on Mission Bay

Location: Mission Bay Yacht Club - 1215 El Carmel Pl, San Diego, CA 92109
Date: July 3, 2023
Time: Fireworks at 9:00 PM
Fireworks: Yes

SeaWorld San Diego 4th of July Fireworks

Location: SeaWorld San Diego - 500 SeaWorld Dr, San Diego, CA 92109
Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM, Fireworks at 10:50 PM
Fireworks: Yes

Old Town 4th of July

Location: Old Town State Historic Park
Time:
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Fireworks: No

Coronado

4th of July Celebration in Coronado

Location: Various Locations on Coronado
Time: 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Fireworks: Yes

Crown City Classic 4th of July Race

Location: Coronado Tidelands Park
Date: July 4, 2023
Time:
7:00 to 9:00 AM
Fireworks: No

North Coastal

Red, White and BOOM!

Location: LEGOLAND California - One Legoland Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Time:
10:00AM to 9:00 PM, Fireworks at 8:30 PM
Fireworks: Yes

Del Mar Fair's July 4th Fireworks Celebration

Location: 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014
Date: July 4, 2023
Time:
11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Fireworks: Yes

Oceanside's Independence Day Parade

Location: North on South Coast Hwy 101 from Wisconsin Ave to Pier View Way (just before City Hall)
Date:
June 24, 2023
Time:
10:00 AM
Fireworks: No

Oceanside Fireworks Show

Location: SoCal Soccer Complex at El Corazon
Date:
July 3, 2023
Time:
5:00 to 10:00 PM
Fireworks: Yes

North Inland

Escondido Independence Day

Location: Grape Day Park - 321 N. Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025
Time: Fireworks at 9:00 PM
Fireworks: Yes

Scripps Mesa Fireworks

Location: Wangenheim Middle School - 9230 Gold Coast Dr., San Diego, CA 92126
Date: July 2, 2023
Time: 9:00 PM
Fireworks: Yes

An Old-fashioned Fourth of July in Poway

Location: Old Poway Park - 14134 Midland Road, Poway, CA 92064
Time: 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Fireworks: Yes

Rancho Bernardo's The Spirit of the Fourth

Location: Rancho Bernardo High School - 13010 Paseo Lucido, San Diego CA 92128
Time:
9:00 AM to 9:30 PM, Fireworks at 9:00 PM
Fireworks: Yes

San Marcos Fireworks Extravaganza

Location: Bradley Park - 465 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078
Time:
6:00 to 9:00 PM
Fireworks: Yes

Scripps Ranch 4th of July Run & Ride

Location: Red Cedar Dr & Aviary Dr, San Diego, CA 92131
Time: Starts at 7:00 AM
Fireworks: No

Scripps Ranch 4th of July Parade

Location: Scripps Ranch Hoyt Park - 10800 Canyon Lake Dr, San Diego, CA 92131
Time:
Starts at 10:00 AM
Fireworks: No

Vista Independence Day Celebration

Location: Moonlight Amphitheatre - 1200 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista, CA 92084
Time:
5:00 to 10:00 PM, Fireworks at 9:00 PM
Fireworks: Yes

East County

El Cajon 4th of July Fireworks

Location: Kennedy Park - 1675 East Madison Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92019
Time: 9:00 to 9:30 PM
Fireworks: Yes, Fireworks at 9:00 PM

Julian 4th of July Parade

Location: Main Street, Julian, CA 92036
Time:
10:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Fireworks: No

Santee Salutes - Fourth of July Celebration

Location: Town Center Community Park East - 550 Park Center Drive, Santee, CA 92071
Time: 2:30 to 10:00 PM, Fireworks at 9:00 PM
Fireworks: Yes

Lake Murray Fireworks and Musicfest

Location: 7001 Murray Park Dr, San Diego, CA 92119
Time: 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Fireworks: Yes, Fireworks at 9:00 PM

South Bay

Chula Vista 4th Fest

Location: 2800 Olympic Parkway, Chula Vista, CA 91915
Time: 7:00 to 10:00 PM
Fireworks: Yes

Independence Day Fireworks in Imperial Beach

Location: Imperial Beach Pier Plaza - 940 Seacoast Drive Imperial Beach CA 91932
Time:
9:00 to 9:20 PM
Fireworks:
Yes

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Please note, firework displays and events are subject to change and cancellation.

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