Fourth of July Events in Orange County
Some of the Fourth of July events sponsored by cities and civic groups:
Aliso Viejo: Grand Park in Aliso Viejo Town Center -- Fourth of July Celebration and Concert. Family activities, food and games. Evening concert and fireworks. 5 to 9 p.m. Free. (949) 362-5890.
Anaheim: Disneyland -- Fireworks start at 9:30. $47, $37 children 3-9. 1313 Harbor Blvd. (714) 781-4565.
Anaheim Hills: Peralta Canyon Park -- Fireworks, food, games and a parade. Food and game booths open 1 to 8:45 p.m. Parade begins at 3, entertainment at 6, fireworks at 9. Free. 115 N. Pinney Drive. (714) 283-6653.
Buena Park: Knott’s Berry Farm -- Fireworks at 9. 8039 Beach Blvd. (714) 827-1776.
Costa Mesa: Grass Roots Craft Fair -- Old-fashioned fair with live music and food. Today and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. 1720 Adams Ave. (714) 641-3112.
Cypress, Los Alamitos and Rossmoor: Joint Forces Training Base -- Fireworks. Gates open at 4 p.m. Family entertainment begins at 6 with fireworks at 9. Because of heightened security, a valid photo ID will be needed for entrance. Free. 11200 Lexington Drive, Los Alamitos. (714) 229-6780.
Dana Point: Dana Point Harbor -- Fireworks. Tickets also available ($15) for a cruise from 8 to 10 p.m. to watch fireworks. Fireworks begin at 9, launched from a barge outside the harbor.
Fullerton: Fullerton High School stadium -- Fireworks and festival. Gates open at 5 p.m. for food and games. Fireworks at 9. 700 N. Lemon St. (714) 738-6545.
Huntington Beach: Huntington Beach Fourth of July Celebration -- 99th Annual Huntington Beach Parade starts at 10 a.m. on Pacific Coast Highway at 8th Street. Special parade guests include Mickey Rooney and Reggie Jackson. A blues band, Raging Sun, will perform from 2 to 4 p.m. at Pacific Coast Highway and Main Street in the Pier Plaza. There will also be a patriotic-dress contest. Free. (714) 969-8846.
Huntington Beach: Surf City 5K Run/Fitness Expo -- From 6 a.m. to noon. Live entertainment, family events, refreshments and fitness products. Event includes 5K run/walk for city residents; 5K Run/walk for all, 5K Stroller Run; Kids Run, 1 mile, half-mile. Check in at 17th Street and Main.
Irvine: Irvine High School stadium -- Family activities, raffles, food, jazz concert and fireworks. Gates open at 3 p.m., fireworks at 9. $11 adults, $6 children under 14. 4601 Walnut Ave. (949) 724-0488.
Irvine: Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre -- A Star-Spangled Salute, with Pacific Symphony and fireworks. Gates open at 6 p.m. for pre-concert picnic; show starts at 8. Ticket prices vary. 8808 Irvine Center Drive. Ticketmaster: (714) 740-7878.
La Habra: La Habra High School -- family entertainment and fireworks. Ramon and the LA Band will play at 6 p.m., with fireworks at 9. $2 for 12 years and older, $1 for younger than 12. 801 W. Highlander Ave. (562) 905-9708.
Laguna Beach: Main Beach fireworks -- Launched from Monument Point 15 minutes after dusk. (949) 497-0716.
Laguna Hills: Community Sports Complex -- Gates open at 4 p.m. for games, rides and food. Fireworks begin at 9. Free. 25555 Alicia Parkway. (949) 707-2680.
Laguna Niguel: Laguna Niguel Regional Park -- Fireworks starting at 9. 28241 La Paz Road. (949) 425-5100.
Mission Viejo: Mission Viejo Youth Athletic Park -- Street fair and fireworks. Live music, crafts and contests. Begins at noon, with fireworks at 9. Free. Olympiad Road between Marguerite Parkway and Melinda Road. (949) 830-7066.
Newport Beach: Fourth of July Celebration -- Parade, with former county Supervisor Marian Bergeson as grand marshal, begins at 9:30 a.m. at Mariners Drive and Commodore Road and ends at Mariners Park at 10:15. There will also be games, food, a silent auction, bounce house and soak tank. Mariners Park, Dover Drive at Irvine Avenue. (949) 644-3151.
Newport Beach: Fourth of July Boat Parade -- Vessels ranging from kayaks to tugboats circle Balboa Island in Newport Bay. Sponsored by the American Legion Yacht Club. Begins at 1 p.m. (949) 673-5070.
Orange Park Acres: Parade starts at 9 a.m. on Frank Street. Floats, bicycles, tractors, horses, dogs and golf carts.
Placentia: Bradford Stadium -- Food and family entertainment beginning at 6:30 p.m. and fireworks at 9. Admission: adults $5, ages 13 to 17 $4, seniors $4, children 3 and under free. 500 N. Bradford Ave. (714) 993-8204.
San Clemente: Fireworks -- Beginning at dusk at the end of the San Clemente Pier. Free.
San Juan Capistrano: Community Sports Park -- Entertainment, food, exhibits and kids’ rides. 5 to 8:30 p.m., with fireworks at 9. Free. 25925 Camino del Avion. (949) 493- 5911.
Santa Ana: Centennial Regional Park -- Carnival rides, food booths and entertainment all weekend, noon to 10 p.m. Fireworks display tonight at 9. Free admission and parking. 3000 Edinger Ave. (714) 571-4200
Tustin: Tustin High School -- Food, entertainment and fireworks. Gates open at 6:30 p.m., classic rock band at 8 and fireworks at 9. Free. Northrup Field, 1171 El Camino Real. (714) 573-3326
Westminster: Westminster High School stadium -- Food, entertainment and fireworks. Gates open at 5 p.m., fireworks at 8:45. Free. 14325 Goldenwest St. (714) 895-2860.
Yorba Linda: Valley View Sports Park -- Festivities including food and games, starting at 4 p.m. Free. 4756 Valley View Ave.
Yorba Linda: Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace -- Celebration including free apple pie to the first 50 guests. Library and grounds open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd. (714) 993-5075.
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