I love all holidays, however the 4th of July is my most favorite family holiday! I love our country! I love America for what it stands for, FREEDOM! I love the RED, WHITE & BLUE. I love to decorate and proudly display our nations flag from our home. I love running our local 5k. I love our local kids parade. I love our beach party. I love all of the friendly (haahahaha, not really) competitions when it comes to the boat ragatas, watermelon eating contest, best float, best decorated home, best costumes…. best you name it contest.
In all honesty, I love getting together with our friends, families and neighbors from sun up to sun down and just spending the day together celebrating the greatest country on Earth. The food is incredible on the 4th of July! Ribs, Lobster, Pulled Pork, Sausages, Pasta Salads, Chicken, Carne Asada, Korean Short Ribs, Macaroni Salad, Chips, Salsa, Guacamole, Desserts oh my goodness and the list goes on and on. I love feeding our law enforcement officers who keep us safe and I know firsthand that they love the 4th and walking the beat to see what type of grub they will be offered from all of us celebrating. The kids always have a great time and the parents enjoy just kicking back.
The fireworks are always top notch and can rival Disneyland’s nightly display of firey magic. There’s no greater feeling than hearing our National Anthem in the background, waving the American Flag, having your kids within arms reach and being cuddled up next to your spouse.
I know that there will be many events nationwide and I couldn’t possibly list all of the incredible gatherings that will be taking place throughout our country. I have chosen to share a few local events happening in Southern California, more specifically Orange County which is where we live. All events take place on July 4th unless otherwise noted. From my family to yours may you have a FUN, safe and blessed fourth of July….. God Bless America!
Aliso Viejo July 4th Celebration & Fireworks
6-9:30pm Grand Park, www.avca.net
Anaheim
4th of July Celebration & Fireworks
7am-9:30pm Canyon High & Peralta Park
www.anaheimhillscommunitycouncil.org
Disneyland 4th of July Fireworks
9:30pm Disneyland, www.disneyland.com
Brea July 4 Country Fair
7am-3pm City Hall Park,
Buena Park July 4th Fireworks
9:30pm Knotts Berry Farm, www.knotts.com
Costa Mesa Music of Hotel California w/Fireworks
8pm Pacific Amphitheatre @ OC Fair, pacificsymphony.org
Cypress Salute to America Celebration
4-9:30pm Cypress College, www.cypressca.org
Dana Point
July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza
8:45pm DP HarborDoheny State Beach, www.danapoint.org
Capt. Daves Fireworks Spectacular!
8-10pm Dolphin & Whale Safari, www.dolphinsafari.com
4th of July Fireworks Cruises
7:30-9:30pm Dana Wharf Sportfishing,
Fullerton Festival and Fireworks Show
5-9:30pm Fullerton H.S. Stadium, www.cityoffullerton.com
Huntington Beach Parade, Celebration, Fireworks July 3-6
Downtown Huntington Beach, www.hb4thofjuly.org
Irvine Concert on the Green & Fireworks Festival
3-9:30pm Irvine High School Stadium, www.irvinepa.org
La Habra 4th of July Celebration & Fireworks
4-9:30pm La Bonita Park, www.lahabraca.gov
La Palma Fitness Run for Fun & Fun Zone
7:30-10:30am Central Park, www.cityoflapalma.org
Ladera Ranch 4th of July Celebration
6am-9:30pm Various Locations, www.laderalife.com
Laguna Beach Fourth of July Fireworks
9pm Heisler Park, www.lagunabeachcity.net
Laguna Hills Fourth of July Celebration w/Fireworks
4-9:30pm Laguna Hills Comm. Center, ci.laguna-hills.ca.us
Laguna Niguel July 4th Celebrations & Fireworks
7:30am-9:30pm Crown Valley & LN Regional Parks
(949) 425-5100 www.cityoflagunaniguel.org
Lake Forest 4th of July Parade
10am-12pm Toledo Way/Ridge Route, www.lakeforestca.gov
Los Alamitos, Cypress, Rossmoor & Seal Beach
4th of July Fireworks Spectacular
4-9:30pm Joint Forces Training Base, cityoflosalamitos.org
Mission Viejo Street Faire & Firework Spectacular
12-9:30pm Olympiad & Marguerite, www.mvactivities.com
Newport Beach
Old Glory Boat Parade
1-3:30pm Newport Harbor: Collins Island, www.alyc.com
American Legion Festivites & Fireworks
7am-8pm Post 291: 215 15th Street, www.al291.com
4th of July Cruise & Fireworks
7-9:30pm Newport Bay, www.cruisenewportbeach.com
Independence Day on the Back Bay wFireworks
2:30-10:30pm Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort
(949) 729-3863 www.newportdunes.com
Orange 3rd of July Celebration w/Fireworks
4-9pm Grijalva Park, ca-orange.civicplus.com
Rancho Santa Margarita
Star Spangled Spectacular with Fireworks
8am-9:30pm Lago Santa Margarita Beach Club,
San Clemente Fireworks Show
9pm San Clemente Pier, www.san-clemente.org
San Juan Capistrano 4th of July Celebration & Fireworks
3-9:30pm SJC Sports Park, www.sanjuancapistrano.org
Santa Ana 4th of July Celebration & Fireworks
5-9:30pm Centennial Park, www.ci.santa-ana.ca.us
Tustin July 4th Celebration & Fireworks
6:30-9:30pm Tustin High School Stadium, www.tustinca.org
Yorba Linda 4th of July Spectacular & Fireworks
5-9:30pm Veterans Sports Park/Yorba Linda Middle
(714) 961-7160
With a Side of ~ EatTravelFun
