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The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk has announced a summer of celebration in honor of the Giant Dipper’s 100th anniversary. This summer the Boardwalk will celebrate the legendary wooden roller coaster with oceanfront fireworks on the Dipper’s birthday weekend, exclusive limited-edition Giant Dipper merchandise, and rides on the iconic coaster Summer Luau Friday, July 11 and July 25, 2025 6pm-8:30pm Elevate your dinner plans and join us for a sizzling Summer Luau by the beach! Enjoy a tropical buffet, live music, entertainment, and fun for all ages. Perfect for families, friends, or date night! More Info Buy Now The Fourth of July in Santa Cruz County won't have fireworks, but it's heavy on parades and community celebrations, from Boulder Creek to Watsonville. Beginning in 1916 and enduring over a half-century, the Boardwalk’s Independence Day fireworks show crowned each summer season’s festivities. Huge crowds arrived to observe the holiday’s spectacular aerial display that some called the grandest in the state. July 4 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Celebrate America Fireworks Extravaganza and Festiva l. Festival with bounce houses, food trucks, and rides begins at 3:00 pm. Patriotic service with medal ceremony and music begins at 7:30 pm followed by the largest display of fireworks in Monterey County. Free event. « First « Prev | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Next » Last » 1 - 20 of 91 items The Fourth of July is next week away and already local police and fire agencies are seeing an uptick in fireworks-related crime. Santa Cruz County will have 4th of July events galore, so no matter where you live, you will not be too far from parades, family activities and other festivities. The only 4th of July fireworks display in the county takes place in Scotts Valley. The day starts with a parade along Scotts Valley Drive at 3 p.m. Festivities continue at Skypark Park with game booths and classic Fourth of July grub including, hot dogs, hamburgers, ice cream and pie. Discover all the 4th of July 2025 events & parades happening near Santa Cruz under one roof and book your places before you miss out on any! 🇺🇸 Celebrate America - Fireworks Extravaganza! Fourth Of July, Independence Day of the USA is a major celebration across the country. There are countless events, fireworks & parties that will excite you. Celebrate Independence Day 2025 in style! Find exciting 4th of July events, parades, and fireworks displays happening near Santa Cruz. Your 4th Of July Guide for 2025 in Santa Cruz Does the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk have fireworks on the 4th of July? In the past 45-years since those Independence Day events, fireworks have lit up the Boardwalk sky, but never on July 4th. The City of Santa Cruz has topped its October birthday celebration with fireworks over many years. The Boardwalk added a June display in recognition of its Centennial in 2007. Join for the Scotts Valley 4th of July Parade and Flyover! Please note, there are no fireworks shows this year in Scotts Valley or anywhere in Santa Cruz County. All are welcome to join in an early 1900s-style Independence Day celebration! Join the parade through the ranch at high noon. The fireworks start at 9:35pm. 4th of July Concert + Fireworks (Milpitas) Milpitas is hosting a Red, White and Boom Concert and Fireworks show from 5 to 9pm. There will be live music, local food trucks, and activities for kids. Presale tickets are $7, but tickets purchased the day of the event are $10. 40th Annual Firecracker Race (Santa Cruz) Top 10 Best Fireworks Shows in Santa Cruz, CA - June 2025 - Yelp - Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Watsonville Fireworks, First Night Monterey, San Jose 4th of July Fireworks Celebration, Fourth Of July Blast, Drive-In Capitol 6, Fantasy of Lights, Sam's Lobster Fest, California's Great America, Shoreline Amphitheatre Independence Day is a big deal all across Santa Cruz County, even though there will be no fireworks shows in the county this year. There are, however, parades and other celebrations in Scotts Valley, Felton, Aptos, Boulder Creek and at Wilder Ranch State Park. The Fourth of July falls on a Friday this year, and Santa Cruz residents are lucky to have so many ways to celebrate — both in town and just a short drive away. Whether you're after fireworks Take in the breathtaking view of Santa Cruz's skyline during a captivating 4th of July 2025 fireworks show. Watch the night sky light up with vibrant colors over popular locations around Santa Cruz. You definitely need to witness these numerous parades and unforgettable fireworks for yourself. From Boulder Creek to Watsonville to Santa Cruz Firecracker Race, World's Shortest 4th of July Parade in Aptos, Spirit of Watsonville 4th of July Parade, and Scotts Valley 4th of July Parade & Fireworks, there is always something to marvel at! The Abbott Square Fourth of July Festival in Downtown Santa Cruz will happen between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. The Scotts Valley Fourth of July Parade and Flyover will take place at Scotts Valley Drive
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