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Stars, Stripes, & Slip 'N Slides and Fireworks in San Clemente
2025-07-04 | Linda Lane Park, 400 Linda Lane, San Clemente, CA, 92672
Friday, July 4, 2025
Enjoy a 300-foot Slip ‘N Slide, inflatables, games, and live music. Kids and adults can enjoy laser tag, whiffle ball, face painting, and more. Food trucks and a beer garden will be on-site, with proceeds supporting local parks and programs. End the day with a fireworks show at San Clemente Pier.
Admission is free; wristbands are required for attractions.

4th of July at Centennial Park in Santa Ana
2025-07-04 | Centennial Park – Santa Ana, 3000 W Edinger Ave., Santa Ana, CA, 92704
Friday, July 4, 2025
This free community event will include live music, kid’s 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
2025-07-04 - 2025-07-06 | Rose Bowl Stadium, 1001 Rose Bowl Dr., Pasadena, CA, 91103
July 4-6, 2025
FoodieLand brings a weekend of global eats and outdoor fun to the Rose Bowl Stadium. Featuring over 200 rotating vendors, this family-friendly festival offers a wide range of multicultural food, drinks, and handcrafted goods from across the country.
In addition to the food, guests can enjoy live entertainment and games in an open-air setting. With new vendors featured each time, every visit offers something different to try and explore.
Activity highlights include:

200+ food and drink vendors
Multicultural dishes and desserts
Live entertainment and music
Games and shopping

Admission required. Open to all ages. Free admission for children 5 and under.

626 Night Market at Santa Anita Park
2025-07-04 - 2025-07-06 | Santa Anita Park, 285 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, 91007
July 4-6, 11-13, 2025

Food lovers and families alike can head to Santa Anita Park for the iconic 626 Night Market—a massive outdoor festival inspired by the open-air night bazaars of Asia. Expect an evening packed with delicious eats, shopping, games, and live entertainment.
With hundreds of food vendors, artists, crafters, and performers, there’s something for everyone—from adventurous snacks to handmade goods and interactive attractions. It’s a festive, high-energy experience that brings the community together under the night sky.
Activity highlights include:

Food vendors from all cuisines
Artists, makers, and pop-up shops
Games and interactive experiences
Live music and entertainment

Asian Garden Night Market in Westminster
2025-07-04 - 2025-07-06 | Asian Garden Mall, 9200 Bolsa Ave., Westminster, CA, 92683
Weekends, June 13 – August 31, 2025
The popular Asian Garden Night Market returns for summer weekends filled with food, shopping, and culture. Since 2011, this outdoor event has brought the energy of traditional Asian night markets to Westminster.
Families can stroll through vendor booths offering skincare, clothing, accessories, and toys—while the main draw remains the variety of tasty Vietnamese street food. Live music sets the scene for a lively evening outing.
Activities include:

Vietnamese street food vendors
Shopping for skincare, clothes & toys
Live music performances
Outdoor evening strolls & bites

Held in the front plaza of the mall. Free to attend and open to all ages.

Carnival Car Wash in Lakewood
2025-07-04 - 2025-07-06 | Carwood Car Wash & Detail Center, 2729 E Carson St., Lakewood, CA, 90712
Fridays – Sundays,
June 20 – July 20, 2025
Carnival Car Wash blends nostalgic fun with a fresh car wash in a one-of-a-kind drive-through adventure. This all-ages event takes place weekends in Lakewood and includes treats, games, and entertainment—all from the comfort of your vehicle.
Activity highlights include:

Lively carnival characters guiding your journey
Five interactive game booths with classic games
Live entertainment and performers
Popcorn, cotton candy, and snow cones
Vibrant photo-op stops
Express car wash ($24 value) included with ticket
One ticket per vehicle—bring the whole crew

Tickets start at $30.40 per vehicle (including fees)

Fourth of July Celebration presented by Disneyland in Anaheim
2025-07-04 07:00 - 21:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Peralta Park, 115 N. Pinney Drive, Anaheim, CA, 92807
Friday, July 4, 2025
The all day event begins at Canyon High School with a variety of activities such as the Firecracker 5K/10K Run (7am), Yankee Doodle Dog Show (9am), and Fourth of July Parade (1pm). The event continues at Peralta Canyon Park with food booths, entertainment, and fireworks show at 9pm.

Let Freedom Ring Celebration at Cerritos Civic Center
2025-07-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Cerritos Civic Center, 18000 Bloomfield Ave., Cerritos, CA, 90703
Friday, July 4, 2025
Join the City of Cerritos for a celebration including rides, entertainment, and a bell-ringing ceremony.
The evening ends with a fireworks show at 9pm. Bring chairs and blankets for seating. Tickets and wristbands for rides available for purchase.

4th of July Celebration at Universal Studios
2025-07-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Universal Studios Hollywood, 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA, United States
Friday, July 4, 2025
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
2025-07-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Pomona Fairplex, 1101 W McKinley Ave., Pomona, California, 91768
Friday, July 4, 2025
Annual patriotic tribute to America features fireworks, motocross, monster trucks, live music and entertainment.

July Fourth Celebration in Rancho Palos Verdes
2025-07-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Ken Dyda Civic Center, 30940 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Friday, July 4, 2025
Live music, food vendors, carnival & pony rides, family fun and games, and a patriotic drone light show finale.

Dana Point Water Wars
2025-07-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Dana Point Harbor, 34571 Golden Lantern St., Dana Point, CA, 92629
Friday, July 4, 2025
Participants head out in the main channel in boats ranging from small inflatables to 20+ foot fishing boats. There’s no official start time, minor skirmishes can be seen throughout the day, while the epic-scale battle happens around noon.

July 4th Celebration in Downtown Fullerton
2025-07-04 09:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Fullerton, Harbor Blvd., Pomona Ave., and Wilshire Ave., Fullerton
Friday, July 4, 2025
Car show, contests, entertainment, food booths, and firework show at 9pm.

The Great American Kids' Bike Parade in Long Beach
2025-07-04 09:30 | Granada Boat Ramp, 1 Granda Ave., Long Beach, CA, 90803, United States
Friday, July 4, 2025
Join Justin Rudd’s “Great American 4th of July Kids Bike Parade” with a kids patriotic speech.

Wild Tales at Upper Newport Bay in Newport Beach
2025-07-04 10:00 | Upper Newport Bay, 2301 University Dr., Newport Beach, CA, 92660
Every Friday, January – August, 2026
Upper Newport Bay’s long running and popular story time is back! Wild tales is offered every Friday and include an outdoor story time in the newly-renovated amphitheater, an age-appropriate hike, and a craft project in the classroom. Each session will have a new story, hike theme, and craft project.
Activities are designed for ages 2-4 but all are welcome.

Fourth of July Celebration at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
2025-07-04 10:00 | Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley
Friday, July 4, 2025
Kick off America’s 250th birthday countdown with live music, historical reenactors, and patriotic fun for the whole family.
Highlights include a special program featuring Founding Father look-alikes, a group photo with attendees, performances by the Los Robles Children’s Choir and the LASD Band, and country tunes by Justin Honsinger.
Kids can enjoy crafts, lawn games, face painting, and Presidential Bingo with prizes.
Outdoor activities are free. Regular admission applies to the Musuem.

Independence Day Celebration at Nixon Library in Yorba Linda
2025-07-04 10:00 - 17:00 | Richard Nixon Presidential Library, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda, CA, 92886
Friday, July 4, 2025
Celebrate America’s 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
2025-07-04 10:00 - 21:00 | Stevenson Field – El Segundo, 408 Eucalyptus Dr., El Segundo, CA, 90245
Friday, July 4th, 2025
Daytime events (10am-3pm) include a group of contests like hula hoop, a water balloon toss, a watermelon eating contest, and a pie eating contest. Enjoy the evening (5pm-9pm) with live music, food booths, and the fireworks. General admission $5, children under 2 free.

Fourth of July Observance & Ringing of the Korean Friendship Bell in San Pedro
2025-07-04 10:30 - 17:00 | Angels Gate Park, 3601 S. Gaffey St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
Friday, July 4, 2025
One of San Pedro’s most meaningful traditions returns for its 48th year with the annual Fourth of July Community Observance at the Korean Bell of Friendship. This free event brings the community together to honor Independence Day with cultural performances, guest speakers, and the powerful ceremonial ringing of the bell.
The ceremony concludes with the bell ringing 13 times—once for each of the original American colonies—as community members recite the names of the states. It’s a thoughtful and symbolic tradition set in one of LA’s most scenic locations.
Activities include:

Cultural performances and guest speakers
Ceremony honoring the 13 original colonies
Ringing of the Korean Bell
Community celebration in a historic setting

Free and open to all ages.

4th of July BBQ at Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach
2025-07-04 12:00 - 14:00 | Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA, 90802, United States
Friday, July 4, 2025
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.
$70 per adult, $55 per child (3-11).

4th of July Fireworks Spectacular in Mission Viejo
2025-07-04 12:00 - 21:00 | Marty Russo Youth Athletic Park, 22056 Olympiad Road, Mission Viejo, CA, 92692
Friday, July 4, 2025
Spend the day at Mission Viejo’s annual Street Faire, featuring live music, DJ sets, carnival rides, game booths, and over 50 vendors. Food trucks will serve up a variety of eats while families enjoy kid-friendly attractions and free shuttle service throughout the area.
Admission is free, with tickets available for rides and games. The evening wraps with a fireworks display at 9 p.m.
Please leave pets, bikes, skateboards, and grills at home.

Old Glory Boat Parade in Newport Beach
2025-07-04 13:00 - 15:30 | The American Legion, 215 15th St., Newport Beach, CA, 92663
Friday, July 4, 2025
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
2025-07-04 15:00 | Artesia Park – City of Artesia, 18750 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia
Friday, July 4, 2025
Enjoy live music, games, and fireworks at 9pm.

4th of July Celebration at Rowley Park in Gardena
2025-07-04 15:00 | Rowley Park, 13220 S. Van Ness Ave., Gardena, CA, 90249
Friday, July 4, 2025
Celebrate with food, music, games, kid zone and fireworks (starts 9pm) show.

Fourth of July Celebration at the Queen Mary
2025-07-04 15:00 - 22:00 | The Queen Mary, 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach, 90802
Friday, July 4, 2025
Step aboard the Queen Mary for a decked-out celebration featuring decade-themed parties, live entertainment, and activities for all ages. From a vintage fair to a 70s disco and a glow bar, each space offers a different vibe and nonstop fun. The night ends with a 15-minute fireworks show over the Long Beach skyline.
General admission: Adults $65/ Children $45

Fourth of July Celebration in Alhambra
2025-07-04 16:00 | Almansor Park – Alhambra, 800 S Almansor St., Alhambra, CA, 91801
Friday, July 4, 2025
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.

4th of July Celebration at Tustin High School
2025-07-04 17:00 | Tustin High School, 1171 El Camino Real, Tustin, CA, 92780
Friday, July 4, 2025
Food, music, and fireworks. Festivities begin at 5pm and fireworks start at 9pm.

4th of July Spectacular in Yorba Linda
2025-07-04 17:00 | Veterans Park – Yorba Linda, 4756 Valley View Ave., Yorba Linda, CA, 92886
Friday, July 4, 2025
The 4th of July Spectacular Event will include food vendors, family activities, kids zone, live music, and a spectacular firework show.
Free admission, starts 5pm, fireworks at 9pm.

July 4th Celebration & Fireworks in Aliso Viejo
2025-07-04 18:00 | Grand Park – Aliso Viejo, 6101 City Lights Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA, 92656
Friday, July 4, 2025
Celebrate Independence Day with live country music from Young Guns, featuring dueling guitars, audience participation, and line dancing.
The evening also includes face painting, caricatures, an inflatable obstacle course, and airbrush tattoos for all ages.
The night wraps with a low-level fireworks show at 9 p.m. Blankets and low chairs are allowed starting at 6 a.m.; no early spot saving permitted.

Flashback Fridays at Shoreline Village in Long Beach
2025-07-04 18:00 - 22:00 | Shoreline Village, 401-435 Shoreline Village Drive, Long Beach, 90802
Fridays, July 4 – August 29, 2025
The waterfront comes alive every Friday night with decade-themed music at Flashback Fridays. From 70s disco to 2000s hits, each week features live bands or DJs spinning the soundtrack of a different era. Guests can dance under the stars, snap themed photos, and enjoy food and drinks from Shoreline Village’s eateries.
Line-up:

July 4 – DJ Leo (80s music)
July 11 – DJ Leo (2000s music)
July 18 – Sugar Lips (70s disco)
July 25 – As If (90s music)
August 1 – Sugar Lips (70s disco)
August 8 – So Rad (90s music)
August 15 – DJ Leo (2000s music)
August 22 – As If (90s music)
August 29 – Goldstein Party of Five (80s music)

Event runs 6–10pm. Free and open to all ages; parking additional.
