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Looking for the best spots to celebrate Independence Day in Orange County? From parades to waterfront fireworks, here’s a city-by-city breakdown of where to go and what to do on the 4th of July! 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). Costa Mesa The city hosts a July 3 community celebration at the OC Fair & Event Center. The 5 to 11 p.m. event is free and will feature entertainment and activities for families. Orange County. Dana Point 4th of July Fireworks. When: 9-9:30 p.m. July 4. Where: Doheny State Beach 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Orange County Fair tickets are now on sale Irvine is hosting its first Fourth of July celebration with a community parade, live entertainment, and nighttime drone and fireworks shows. Fireworks begin at 9:45 p.m. Fireworks begin at 9:45 p.m. 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. The City of Costa Mesa is hosting a free Independence Day Community Celebration on July 3 at the OC Fairgrounds. Bring your own picnic, lawn chairs and blanket and create a memorable day as we celebrate our nation’s independence! Food and drinks will be available for purchase. When: Thursday, July 3, 2025. Time: 5:00 p.m. -11:00 p.m. Gates 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. This Orange County 4th of July events list is organized by city and noted where the entrance are FREE. Use it as a jumping off point to celebrate July 4th in Orange County and choose a few Fourth of July events to attend. We put together so many July 4th events including fireworks shows, parades, and pop-ups. 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. Anaheim Hills. Anaheim Hills 4th of July Celebration July 4, 2025 7 am - 9:30 pm. The Independence Day celebration will include a Firecracker 5k and 10k run, parade, dog show, live music, food, and of course a fireworks show. Join us at Pretend City for a spectacular 4th of July celebration like no other! Get ready for an adventure-filled day of exploration, creativity, and patriotic fun that will leave your little ones beaming with joy. Search. Main Menu Looking for things to do on July 4 or places to watch professional fireworks shows. Check out our listing of events hosted by communities around Orange County. Bring out the red, white, and blue for the 4th of July with live entertainment, food trucks, beach bars, activities, and a spectacular firework show co-sponsored by the City of Newport Beach. Nothing says summer like fireworks lighting up the Southern California sky—and Orange County is bursting with spectacular displays this 4th of July! Whether you’re craving seaside shows, small-town parades, or epic festivals, there’s a celebration nearby waiting for you. Here’s your complete, up-to-date guide to all the confirmed 4th of Take in a panoramic view of Orange County this Fourth of July at Offshore 9 Rooftop at the Waterfront Beach Resort in Huntington Beach. From 4 to 10 p.m. guests can enjoy a live DJ, “Glow-in-the City of La Habra Annual Fourth of July Celebration Price: Kids 3 to 12, $8. Adults, $10 Time: Gates open at 4 p.m. Fireworks begin at 7 p.m. What to expect: There will retail and food vendors, a WWII Texan aircraft flyover, Kid-Chella, live music, and games. Locations: La Bonita Park, 1440 W. Whittier Blvd., La Habra Orange County residents celebrate the Fourth of July on Thursday through a number of parades, carnivals and firework shows. Independence Day commemorates the passage of the Declaration of Celebrate Independence Day with your loved ones! Discover top family-friendly 4th of July events in Orange County—fireworks, parades, and more fun!
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