From festivals and fireworks to Independence Day parades, here are the best 4th of July events for your entire family. ** Due to possible last minute changes to times & locations to the events below, we encourage you to click on the link of the event holder (or contact the host city) to get the most updated information. Follow us on Facebook! Fireworks to fairs: family fun in Orange County on 4th of July. Music, games, parades, whale watching, fireworks, & more –– Independence Day Fun for everyone. Check out all of the amazing 4th of July celebrations in Orange County this year. July 4, TBD Aliso Viejo Ranch – 100 Park Avenue. Kick off your Independence Day with the community parade at 9AM, followed by a free community festival with games, a rock wall, DJ and Gamemaster, giant slide, and face painting. Celebrate Independence Day with the Pacific Symphony's July 4 Spectacular at Great Park Live in Irvine with music from Chicago and a stunning fireworks display. Carnivals, celebrations and fireworks shows are happening across the county this July 4 to celebrate Independence Day. Events in Orange County Orange County Fair 2025 — Costa Mesa Running from July 18–Aug 17, the OC’s biggest summer celebration returns to Costa Mesa. With 23 days of carnival rides, live music at the Pacific Amphitheatre, food stalls, shopping, exhibits, demolition derbies, animals, and community showcases. July 4th – 5K & Kids run at Crown Valley Park (8AM), Pancake Breakfast (7:30AM – 10:30AM), Free Lap Swim at Laguna Niguel Aquatics Center, Patriotic Flyover (5:30PM), Concert At Crown Valley Park (6PM-8PM), and Fireworks display (9PM). Here are many of the city- and community-sponsored events on tap, most of which are free or low-cost to attend. The Fourth of July is approaching and there will be plenty of ways to celebrate the nation’s birthday. There are events planned all over the area that include drone shows, festivals, even Fireworks begin at 8:45 p.m. Orange County So excited for the Fourth of July that you can’t sleep? Then you’re in luck! The Fourth of July is just around the corner—and Orange County has so many amazing spots to catch fireworks! Whether you want to watch the spectacular light show at Cypress College, enjoy the beachside display at Doheny State Beach, or experience the magic of fireworks at Disneyland in Anaheim, there’s something for everyone. Celebrate Independence Day with free, family-friendly car shows, parades, festivals and firework displays offered July 3 and 4. We’ve put together a list of the 4th of July events in Orange County. Here’s the full list of fireworks shows in Orange County. Where: Grand Park, 6101 City Lights Dr, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656. Date: Thursday, July 4th 6-9:30pm. Details: July Celebration and Fireworks! Live performance by 4×4 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Many Orange County cities get in on the Fourth of July action. You can catch fireworks in Dana Point or Laguna Beach, hit up the charming Country Fair in Brea, or even hop on a boat parade followed by a fireworks cruise in Newport Beach. Fireworks, parades, concerts — Orange County plans to celebrate July 4th Scouts carry a large American flag along Main Street in Huntington Beach during the annual Fourth of July parade. Discover the best 4th of July fireworks shows in Orange County for 2024! From Newport Beach to San Clemente, find free and ticketed events with live music, food trucks, family activities, and breathtaking fireworks displays. Wondering where to watch fireworks on 4th of July? Here's a list of what's happening on Independence Day across Southern California. A complete list of 4th of July (2024) events in Orange County! Family-friendly things to see, eat and do this July 4th for families. Looking for a 4th of July celebration or fireworks show in Orange County, CA? Use this list to find a 4th of July event in a city near you!
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