With massive Independence Day celebrations taking place all over the country, there’s no place I’d rather be than right here in San Diego! Our city is sure to have a festival, parade, or firework show for your family that is close to home, and just the size you’re looking for. From small family friendly celebrations at your local park, to the famous Big Bay Boom on the bay, the moms at the Moms Guide have got you covered on your options! Where will your family celebrate this year?
SAN DIEGO CENTRAL
Annual Big Bay Boom July 4th Fireworks Show
Location: Multiple Locations along San Diego Bay
Time: Fireworks at 9:00 PM (tune in to 105.7FM or 1090AM for synchronized music!)
Image from Fox5sandiego.com
4th of July Celebration Aboard the USS Midway Museum
Location: Midway – 910 N. Harbor Drive
Time: 6pm, Fireworks at 9:00 PM
Enjoy live music, family activities, and All-American fare!
4th of July Hornblower Dinner & Fireworks Cruise
Location: Grape Street Pier – 1800 n Harbor Drive.
Time: Various boarding times, fireworks at 9:00 PM
Sea to Shining Sea 4th of July Fireworks
Location: SeaWorld San Diego – 500 SeaWorld Dr.
TIP: throw down a blanket on the sand at Mission Bay and Crownpoint and enjoy these fireworks
(as well as the OB fireworks AND the Big Bay Boom works) in a low-key setting!
Time: Fireworks at 9:30 PM
Mission Hills Family Celebration
Location: Pioneer Park
Parade, BBQ Cook-Off, and concert!
Time: 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM (no fireworks but plenty of family friendly festivities, including HULLABALOO!)
Location: Ocean Beach Pier at end of Newport Ave.
Time: Fireworks at 9:00 PM
Location: Old Town State Historic Park
Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Parade, crafts & activities including pie eating contests 🙂 (no fireworks)
CORONADO
4th of July Celebration in Coronado
Location: Various Locations on Coronado – Orange Ave/Spreckles Park/San Diego Bay
Time: 10:00 AM (parade) – 9:00 PM (fireworks over Glorietta Bay)
photo from http://www.ecoronado.com/4th
NORTH COUNTY COASTAL
San Diego County Fair 4th of July Celebration
Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds
Date: July 4, 2014
Time: Starts at 9:30 AM, Fireworks at 9:00 PM
Location: Ellen Browning Scripps Park, 1180 Coast Blvd.
Time: 9:00 PM
Location: Standley Park – 3585 Governor Drive
Time: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM (no fireworks)
Red, White and BOOM! – Carlsbad
Location: LEGOLAND California – One Legoland Dr.
Time: Fireworks at 8:30 PM
Rancho Santa Fe’s 4th of July Parade & Picnic
Location: 16948 Avenida de Acacias
Time: 1:00PM – 3:00PM (parade & picnic – no fireworks)
Oceanside’s Independence Day Parade
Location: North on N Coast Hwy 101 Date: June 28, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM (no fireworks)
Location: El Corazon Site at Rancho Del Oro Road Date: July 3, 2014
Time: 6:00 to 10:00 PM
Location: Del Mar Beach on Camp Pendleton Date: July 4, 2014
Time: Party starts at 10:00 AM Fireworks at 9:00 PM
NORTH COUNTY INLAND
Independence Day Celebration – Escondido
Location: 340 N. Escondido Blvd
Time: Starts at 4:00 PM, Fireworks at 9:00 PM
Grand Tradition July 4th – Fallbrook
Location: Grand Tradition, 220 Grand Tradition Way
Time: Starts at 4:00 PM, Fireworks at 9:00PM
Mira Mesa Fourth of July Celebration
Location: Mira Mesa High School – 10510 Reagan Road
Time: Fireworks at 9:00 PM
An Old Fashioned 4th of July in Poway
Location: Poway High School Stadium, 15500 Espola
Time: Family friendly event from 10:00AM – 4:00 PM, Fireworks at 9:00 PM
Rancho Bernardo’s The Spirit of the Fourth
Location: Webb Park, Avena Place and Bernardo Center Dr.
Time: 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM
Rancho Santa Fe’s 4th of July Parade & Picnic
Location: 16948 Avenida De Acacias, Rancho Santa Fe
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM parade and picnic (no fireworks)
San Marcos 4th of July Celebration
Location: Bradley Park, Rancho Santa Fe Rd
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Scripps Ranch—Parade & Festival
Location: Scripps Ranch Hoyt Park
Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM (no fireworks)
Vista Independence Day Celebration
Location: Moonlight Amphitheatre 1200 Vale Terrace Dr.
Time: 5:00 to 9:00 PM
Welk’s Resort Independence Day Spectacular
Location: 8860 Lawrence Welk Drive, Escondido
Time: 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM (no fireworks)
EAST COUNTY
El Cajon 4th of July Picnic and Fireworks
Location: Kennedy Park – 1675 East Madison Ave.
Time: 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM (Free, family friendly celebration from 1PM – 8PM)
Location: Along Main Street
Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (no fireworks)
photo from www.kpbs.org
Ramona Rotary Fireworks and Picnic
Location: Olive Pierce School – 1521 Hanson Ln.
Time: 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Location: Town Center Park, 550 Park Center Dr.
Time: 2:30 PM to 9:30 PM
SOUTH BAY
Location: Palm Ave to Imperial Beach Blvd
Time: Fireworks at 9:00 PM (Tune in to 96.5 FM for synchronized music)
National City’s 4th of July Carnival
Location: Kimball Park – D Ave & E 12th St Dates: July 2-6, 2014
Time: Fireworks at 9:00 PM
Chula Vista 4th Fest Fireworks
Location: Olympic Training Center – 2800 Olympic Parkway
Time: Gates at 6:00PM, Fireworks at 9:00PM
Alternate viewing location – Mountain Hawk Park
