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Annual Independence Day Celebration in Huntington Beach
June 29 - July 5: Run the 5K, cheer on the parade, and end the day with fireworks over the pier. Bonus block party fun wraps it all up on July 5.
Pumpfest & Pump Track Pop-Up in Buena Park
July 1-13: Ride the wave at this all-ages pop-up pump track, with a kick-off event featuring music, games, and vendors on July 1. All wheels welcome!
Field of Valor at Irvine Civic Center Lawn
July 1-13: Members of the community are invited to honor veterans, active duty, and fallen service members by visiting the flag display.
The Great Elephant Migration in Beverly Hills – Public Art Exhibit
July 1 โ August 1: Walk among 100 life-size elephant sculptures and explore a powerful, family-friendly art exhibit celebrating nature, culture, and coexistence.
Nike and LEGO Play Arena at LEGOLAND California
July 1 โ August 10: Kids and families can dribble, build, and create at LEGOLANDโs Nike and LEGO Play Arena with hands-on basketball activities, photo ops, and playful summer energy.
July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular at Hollywood Bowl
July 2-4: Light up the night with Earth, Wind, & Fire and legendary fireworks.
Jurassic Beach at Outlets at San Clemente
July 2-22: Explore life-sized animatronic dinosaurs and marine reptiles at this free exhibit with interactive photo ops and prehistoric fun.
National Zookeeper Day at OC Zoo
July 26: Celebrate OC Zooโs animal caretakers with kids crafts, thank you card-making, and keeper chats throughout the day. Activities are free with zoo admission.
3rd of July Fireworks Spectacular in Los Alamitos
EVENT CANCELED DUE TO ONGOING MILITARY OPERATIONS. July 3: Roll in with your crew for live music, family fun, and a fireworks finale.
4th of July Celebration at Pretend City in Irvine
July 3: Enjoy patriotic activities and stroller parade.
Independence Celebration in La Mirada Regional Park
July 3: Enjoy live entertainment, games and activities for children, and a patriotic program. Various vendors and organizations will have food and drinks available for purchase.
Big Bang on the Bay & Fireworks at Alamitos Bay in Long Beach
July 3: Watch the skies fill with planes, paragliders, and fireworks in this high-flying, heart-filled celebration by the bay.
4th of July Celebration – City of Laguna Niguel
July 4: Run the 5K, catch concerts, and end the night with a sky full of choreographed drones set to musicโLaguna Niguelโs new take on a classic celebration.
4th of July Fireworks at Disneyland in Anaheim
July 4 : Salute the stars and stripes like never before while celebrating Independence Day at an inspirational fireworks showโall to the sound of patriotic music.
Independence Day Celebration & Country Fair in Brea
July 4: A family event on the Fourth of July! The Country Fair begins at 7am and includes a kiddie parade, dog parade, classic car show, food, games, exhibits and more.
July 4 Spectacular: Music of Buffett, Beach Boys, & More in Irvine
July 4: Sing, sway, and celebrate with summer hits and a fireworks show under the stars.
4th of July Celebration at Woodbridge Village in Irvine
July 4: Start with a fun run, cruise the parade, then hit the Beach Club for carnival games, boat races, and fireworks over the lake. Wristbands required for most activities.
4th of July in La Habra
July 4: Dance to live music, let the kids run wild at Kid-Chella, and watch fireworks light up the sky after a vintage aircraft flyover.
July 4th Celebration in Ladera Ranch
July 4: Start the day with a morning run, then enjoy food, games, and live music before ending the night with a fireworks display. Activities available for all ages.
4th of July Celebration in Laguna Hills
July 4: Bring your family and friends to enjoy live music, drinks & food, festival, and fireworks.ย
4th of July Parade in Lake Forest
July 4: American flags, lawn chairs, and nearly 14,000 people will line the streets for this year's "Lake Forest Thrives in 2025โ 32nd Annual Fourth of July Parade!
Independence Day on the Back Bay at Newport Dunes
July 4: Enjoy a day of live music, food and drinks, activities, games, water sports, and inflatable water park.
4th of July is for Families in Newport Beach
July 4: Join the Annual 4th of July is for Families Newport Peninsula Bike Parade and Festival featuring plenty of activities for kids such as carnival games, arts & crafts, lawn games & music.
Star Spangled Spectacular in Rancho Santa Margarita
July 4: Parade in the morning, party by the lake all day, and end the night with fireworks over Lago Santa Margarita.
Stars, Stripes, & Slip ‘N Slides and Fireworks in San Clemente
July 4: Slide into summer with fireworks, laser tag, live music, and a 300-foot Slip โN Slide.
4th of July at Centennial Park in Santa Ana
July 4: This free community event will include live music, kidโs activities, food trucks, and exhibitors and a spectacular 20-minute fireworks finale. Event starts at 3pm, fireworks at 8:45pm.
FoodieLand at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena
July 4-6: Explore hundreds of multicultural food and drink vendors, plus live entertainment and games, at this outdoor festival at the Rose Bowl. Each day features a fresh mix of offerings.
626 Night Market at Santa Anita Park
July 4-6 & 11-13: Spend an evening eating, shopping, and enjoying live music at this massive night market with hundreds of food stalls, artists, and entertainment for all ages.
Fourth of July Celebration presented by Disneyland in Anaheim
July 4: Enjoy a 5k/10k Run, Dog Show, Parade (presented by Disneyland), entertainment, food, and fireworks to end the night!
Let Freedom Ring Celebration at Cerritos Civic Center
July 4: Join the City of Cerritos for a celebration including rides, entertainment, fireworks show, and a bell-ringing ceremony.
4th of July Celebration at Universal Studios
July 4: Celebrate Independence Day with live performances by a fife and drum band, festive decor and the sky filled with fireworks.
Kaboom! at Fairplex in Pomona
July 4: Annual patriotic tribute to America features fireworks, motocross, monster trucks, live music and entertainment.
July Fourth Celebration in Rancho Palos Verdes
July 4: Live music, food vendors, carnival & pony rides, family fun and games, and a patriotic drone light show finale.
Dana Point Water Wars
July 4: Participants head out in the main channel in boats ranging from small inflatables to 20+ foot fishing boats.
July 4th Celebration in Downtown Fullerton
July 4: Car show, contests, entertainment, food booths, and firework show at 9pm.
The Great American Kids’ Bike Parade in Long Beach
July 4: Join Justin Rudd's "Great American 4th of July Kids Bike Parade" with a kids patriotic speech.
Fourth of July Celebration at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
July 4: To celebrate our Nationโs 250th birthday, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library is hosting a day full of family-fun activities. This yearโs celebration includes patriotic concerts, family entertainment, games, crafts, and more.
Independence Day Celebration at Nixon Library in Yorba Linda
July 4: Celebrate Americaโs birthday with free cherry pie, interactive educational programming, and an opportunity to meet and take photos with our Founding Fathers all day!
4th of July in El Segundo
July 4: Enjoy hula hoop and watermelon contests, live music, food, and fireworks.
Fourth of July Observance & Ringing of the Korean Friendship Bell in San Pedro
July 4: Celebrate Independence Day with a moving ceremony in San Pedro featuring cultural performances and the ringing of the Korean Friendship Bell 13 times.
4th of July BBQ at Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach
July 4: Celebrate Independence Day with the red, white, and blue fish at the Aquarium of the Pacific. Tickets include all-day aquarium admission and lunch on the rooftop overlooking Rainbow Harbor.
4th of July Fireworks Spectacular in Mission Viejo
July 4: Dance, play, eat, and shop your way through an all-day street fair capped with fireworks over Lake Mission Viejo.
Old Glory Boat Parade in Newport Beach
July 4: See the harbor at its patriotic best as boated decorated in red, white, and blue move through the water.
Fourth of July Celebration in Artesia
July 4: Enjoy live music, games, and fireworks at 9pm.ย
4th of July Celebration at Rowley Park in Gardena
July 4: Celebrate with food, music, games, kid zone and fireworks (starts 9pm) show.
Fourth of July Celebration at the Queen Mary
July 4: Party through the decades on the Queen Mary, then watch fireworks light up the Long Beach skyline in a grand finale to remember.
Fourth of July Celebration in Alhambra
July 4: Bring your family and friends for an evening packed with delicious food, exciting games and live entertainment. Event starts at 4pm. Cap off the night with a firework show at 9pm.ย
4th of July Celebration at Tustin High School
July 4: Food, music, and fireworks. Festivities begin at 5pm and fireworks start at 9pm.
4th of July Spectacular in Yorba Linda
July 4: The 4th of July Spectacular Event will include food vendors, family activities, kids zone, live music, and a spectacular firework show.
July 4th Celebration & Fireworks in Aliso Viejo
July 4: Dance to country hits, enjoy family activities, and catch a low-level fireworks show in this lively Fourth of July park celebration. Fireworks will start approximately 9pm.
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