Many Americans mark the Fourth of July as the true start to summer. This annual celebration of our great nation’s independence induces thoughts of bright fireworks, tasty barbecue, refreshing beverages, and excellent times spent with friends and family all on a warm summer’s day.

There are many celebrations happening throughout Southern California, covering the region in patriotic splendor and offering a fun, easy way to commemorate the birth of our country. Below is a list of major Fourth of July celebration happening throughout Southern California. Click the link for more details:

COACHELLA VALLEY

Palm Desert – 4^th of July Celebration:  Civic Center Park, 7:15-9:30pm

Palm Springs – All American Fourth of July, featuring pool party, Palm Springs Power game, and fireworks

Pool Party Starts at 2pm, Palm Springs Power Game Starts at 6pm, Fireworks After the Power Game, 8-9:45

ORANGE COUNTY

Anaheim Hills – Canyon Hills Community Council’s Annual Fourth of July Celebration:  Canyon Hills High School & Peralta Park, 7am-9pm

Balboa – Balboa Peninsula-Newport Bay July 4^th Fireworks & Parade Cruises:  Newport Bay, 1-9:30pm

Brea – Annual Brea Country Fair:  City Hall Park, 7am-4pm

Cypress – Fireworks Celebration:  Joint Forces Training Base, 4-9:30pm

Dana Point – Independence Day Fireworks Extravaganza:  Dana Point Harbor, 10am-11:30pm

Fullerton – Annual Community Fireworks Show and Festival:  Fullerton High School Stadium, 5-9:30pm

Huntington Beach – 4^th of July Parade & Pier Festival – July 2-4: Fireworks July 4 at 9pm

Irvine – 33rd Annual Concert on the Green and Fireworks Festival – Irvine High School Stadium, 3-9:30pm

Laguna Hills – City of Laguna Hills Fourth of July Celebration:  Laguna Hills Community Center and Sports Complex, 4-9:30pm

Laguna Niguel – 4^th of July All Day Celebration:  Laguna Niguel Regional Park, 6:00am-9:30pm

La Habra – Annual 4^th of July Spectacular:  La Habra High School, 5-9:45pm

Lake Forest – Fourth of July Parade:  Intersection of Toledo Way and Ridge Route Drive, 10am

Los Alamitos – Fireworks Celebration:  Joint Forces Training Base, 4-9:30pm

Mission Viejo – The Mission Viejo Annual Street Faire and Fireworks Spectacular:  Olympiad & Marguerite, 12-9:30pm

Newport Beach – Old Glory Boat Parade and Fireworks & Parade Cruises:  Newport Harbor, 1-9:30pm

San Clemente – San Clemente Fireworks Show:  San Clemente Pier, 9-10pm

San Juan Capistrano – San Juan Capistrano 4^th of July Celebration:  The Sports Park, 12-9:30pm

Santa Ana – Fourth of July at Centennial Park:  Centennial Park, 4-9:30pm

Tustin – Annual Fourth of July Celebration:  Tustin High School, 6:30-9:30pm

Yorba Linda – Annual Fourth of July Spectacular:  Veterans Park & Yorba Linda Middle School, 5-10pm

SAN DIEGO COUNTY

Carlsbad – Red, White, and Boom:  Legoland California, 8:30pm

Coronado – Independence Day Celebration:  Glorietta Bay, 7am – 9:30pm

Del Mar – San Diego County Fair:  Del Mar Fairgrounds, 10:00am – 9:00pm

El Cajon – 4^th of July Picnic & Fireworks:  Kennedy Park, 12-10pm

Escondido – Independence Day Festival & Fireworks:  Grape Day Park & The Center, 4-9:30pm

Julian – 4^th of July Parade:  Downtown Julian, 10am-5pm

La Jolla – Fourth of July Fireworks:  Ellen Browning Scripps Park, 8-10pm

Mira Mesa – 4^th of July Parade & Family Fun Day:  Mira Mesa Community Park, 8am-9:30pm

National City – 4^th of July Carnival – June 30 to July 4:  Kimball Park, Fireworks 9pm on July 4

Ocean Beach – 4^th of July Celebration:  Ocean Beach Pier, 7am-10pm

Oceanside – Fireworks Show – July 3:  El Corazon Park, 6-10pm

Camp Pendleton 4^th of July Bash:  Del Mar Beach Resort, 6am-11pm

Poway – 4th of July Celebration, Poway High School, 6pm-10pm

Ramona – Rotary Community Fireworks & Family Picnic:  Olive Peirce Middle School, 5:30-10pm

Rancho Bernardo – The Spirit of the 4th – Bernardo Heights Middle School, 6:30pm-9:30pm

Rancho Santa Fe – 4^th of July Parade & Picnic:  16948 Avenida de Acacias, 1-3pm

San Diego – Big Bay Boom July 4^th Fireworks Show:  San Diego Bay, 9pm

Old Town – An 1800’s 4^th of July:  Old Town Historic State Park, 11am-4pm

Sea to Shining Sea 4^th of July Fireworks:  SeaWorld, 9:40pm

San Marcos – This is my Country 4^th of July Fireworks Celebration:  Bradley Park, 6-9:30pm

San Ysidro – Independence Day at the Border – July 1:  Larsen Field, Cesar Chavez Park, 3-9pm

Santee – Santee Salutes – 4^th of July Celebration:  Town Center Community Park East, 2:30-10pm

Scripps Ranch – 4^th of July Parade & Festivities:  Lake Miramar, 8am-9pm

Vista – Independence Day Celebration:  Brengle Terrace Park, 7-10pm

INLAND EMPIRE/REDLANDS

Redlands Community Fourth of July Celebration, Activities at Sylvan Park start at 9am, Parade from Franklin School to Sylvan Park starts at 10:30am, Fireworks at University of Redlands Stadium – gates open at 6pm, live show starts at 8pm, fireworks display starts about 9pm

LA COUNTY/CITRUS VALLEY

Claremont – Independence Day the Claremont Way, Memorial Park, Events all Day starts at 7:30am, Fireworks Concert and Display at Pomona College Strehle Track starting at 6:30pm

La Puente – Celebration and Fireworks (JULY 3^rd), La Puente Park, 5-9:30pm

La Verne – Parade and Fireworks Show “Celebrate Freedom,” Parade starts at 9:40am, Fireworks at Bonita High School, ticket booth opens at 5pm, show starts at 7pm

Walnut – Fourth of July Celebration, Suzanne Park, 5:30pm – 9:00pm