Seasonal & Holidays
July 4 Fireworks In California: 2025 Event Guide
From the Bay Area to San Diego, Patch has rounded up the best July 4th fireworks displays and festive events across California.
The 4th of July holiday in California is a time for celebration, whether it's right outside your back door or a planned vacation to somewhere you've never been.
No matter where you are in the Golden State, you won't be too far from a star-spangled fireworks show. There are also plenty of festive concerts, family-friendly festivals and patriotic parades planned throughout the state.
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We've gathered a guide to hundreds of Fourth of July events happening on and leading up to the holiday in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles County, the Inland Empire, Orange County and San Diego County.
Here's a roundup of July 4th celebrations across the state:
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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
Alameda
- 4th of July Celebration: USS Hornet, Alameda
- 4th of July Parade: Park Street to Webster Street, Alameda
- July 4th Pre-Parade and 5K for Midway Shelter: 1420 Park St., Alameda
Albany
- 4th of July in the Park: Memorial Park, Albany
American Canyon
- 4th of July Celebration: Parade, Festival, Fireworks: American Canyon
Antioch
- 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks: Waldie Plaza, Antioch
Aptos
- 4th of July "World's Shortest Parade" and Party in the Park: Soquel Drive, Aptos
Benicia
- 4th of July Fireworks: First Street, Benicia
Berkeley
- 4th of July Fireworks Dinner Cruise: Berkeley Marina, Berkeley
Boulder Creek
- 4th of July Parade: Downtown Boulder Creek, Boulder Creek
Calistoga
- Calistoga Star Spangled Social, Parade and Laser Light Show: Pioneer Park, Calistoga
Clayton
- 4th of July Parade: Marsh Creek Road, Clayton
Concord
- 4th of July Festival and Fireworks: Mount Diablo High School, Concord
Corte Madera
- Corte Madera/Larkspur 4th of July Parade and Festival: Redwood High School, Larkspur
Cupertino
Danville
- Kiwanis Danville 4th of July Parade: Downtown Danville, Danville
Davis
- Fourth of July Celebration: Community Park, Davis
Dixon
- 4th of July Concert and Fireworks Show: Hall Park, Dixon
Dublin
El Cerrito
- WorldOne 4th of July Festival: Cerrito Vista Park, El Cerrito
Fairfield
- Independence Day Parade: Downtown Fairfield, Fairfield
Felton
- 4th of July Activities: Roaring Camp Railroads, Felton
Foster City
- Fourth of July Celebration: Leo Ryan Park, Foster City
Fremont
- 1900s-Style Old Fashioned 4th of July Festival: Ardenwood Farms, Fremont
Gilroy
- 4th of July Fireworks Show: Gilroy High School, Gilroy
Glen Ellen
- Celebrate with the Dogs: Jack London State Historic Park, Glen Ellen
Half Moon Bay
Healdsburg
- Fourth of July Kids Parade and Duck Dash: Healdsburg Plaza, Healdsburg
Hercules
- Fourth of July Fireworks Show: Bayfront Boulevard, Hercules
Kenwood
- Kenwood Footrace: Kenwood Plaza Park, Kenwood
Larkspur
- Corte Madera/Larkspur 4th of July Parade and Festival: Redwood High School, Larkspur
Livermore
- Fourth of July Celebration: Livermore Municipal Airport, Livermore
Los Altos Hills
- 4th of July Parade: Los Altos Hills Town Hall, Los Altos Hills
Los Gatos
- 4th of July Symphony in the Park: Oak Meadow Park, Los Gatos
Martinez
- Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration: Radzke Martinez Shoreline, Martinez
Menlo Park
- 4th of July Parade, Picnic and Circus: Arrillaga Family Gymnasium, Menlo Park
Mill Valley
- July 4th Celebration: Volunteer Park, Mill Valley
Millbrae
- Beats, Brews and Vines: Central Park, Millbrae
Milpitas
- Fourth of July "Red, White & BOOM!" Concert and Fireworks: Milpitas Sports Center, Milpitas
Moraga
- 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks: Moraga Commons Park, Moraga
Morgan Hill
Mountain View
- Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular with the San Francisco Symphony: Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View
Napa
- 4th of July Parade and Drone Show: Oxbow Public Market, Napa
Newark
- Alameda County Firefighters' 4th of July Pancake Breakfast: Alameda County Fire Station 27, Newark
Novato
Oakland
- July 4th USS Potomac Fireworks Cruise: Jack London Square, Oakland
Pacifica
- 4th of July Celebration: Frontierland Park, Pacifica
Palo Alto
- 4th of July Summer Festival and Chili Cook-Off: Mitchell Park, Palo Alto
Piedmont
Pinole
- 4th of July Celebration and Drone Show: Pinole Valley High School, Pinole
Pittsburg
- 4th of July Fireworks Show: Pittsburg Marina, Pittsburg
Pleasant Hill
- Parade, Firecracker 5K, Park and Fireworks Show: Downtown Pleasant Hill, Pleasant Hill
Pleasanton
- Community Concert Band July 4th Celebration: Pleasanton
Redwood City
Richmond
- Fireworks, Stars, Stripes and Social Vibes: Marina Bay Park, Richmond
Rohnert Park
- July 4th Fireworks and Santa Rosa Symphony: Green Music Center, Rohnert Park
Ross
- 4th of July Parade and Celebration: Ross Commons, Ross
San Francisco
- 4th of July Fireworks: Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco
San Jose
San Mateo
- 4th of July in the Park: Central Park, San Mateo
San Pablo
- July 4 Multicultural Fest and Drone Show: San Pablo Community Center, San Pablo
San Rafael
- Marin County Fair and Nightly Fireworks: Marin County Fair and Exposition, San Rafael
San Ramon
- 4th of July Independence Day Concert: San Ramon Central Park Amphitheater, San Ramon
- 4th Of July Run San Ramon: San Ramon Community Center, San Ramon
Santa Clara
- July 4th Celebration and Fireworks: California's Great America, Santa Clara
Santa Cruz
- July 4th Firecracker 10K, 5K and Kids' 1K Runs: Harvey West Park, Santa Cruz
- July 4th Old-Fashioned Independence Day: Wilder Ranch State Park, Santa Cruz
Saratoga
- Independence Day Celebration: Kevin Moran Park, Saratoga
Sausalito
- July 4th Parade, Picnic, Party and Fireworks: Sausalito
Scotts Valley
- Fourth of July Parade and Flyover: Scotts Valley
Sebastopol
- 3rd of July Fireworks and Music Extravaganza: Sebastopol Community Cultural Center, Sebastopol
Sonoma
- Devils Darlin's Patriotic Car Cruise: Sonoma
- 4th of July Parade, Celebration and Fireworks Show: Sonoma
St. Helena
- 4th of July Activities: St. Helena
Suisun City
- 4th of July Celebration: Suisun Waterfront, Suisun City
Vallejo
- Star-Spangled Nights: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, Vallejo
- Independence Day Parade: Vallejo
Walnut Creek
- Fourth of July Concert: Civic Park, Walnut Creek
Watsonville
- Spirit of Watsonville 4th of July Parade: Main Street to First Street, Watsonville
Windsor
- Windsor Kaboom!: Keiser Park, Windsor
Woodside
- July 4th Woodside Junior Rodeo and BBQ: The Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County Equestrian Facility, Woodside
Yountville
- Fourth of July Celebration: Veterans Memorial Park, Yountville
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Alhambra
- 4th of July Celebration: Almansor Park, Alhambra
Arcadia
- Patriotic Festival and Drone Show: North First Avenue and East Huntington Drive, Arcadia
Artesia
Baldwin Park
- Independence Day Spectacular and Fireworks: Sierra Vista High School, Baldwin Park
Burbank
- July 4th Concert and Drone Show: McCambridge Park, Burbank
Calabasas
- 4th of July Spectacular: Calabasas
Camarillo
- Fourth of July Fireworks Show: Camarillo Premium Outlets, Camarillo
Catalina Island
- Fourth of July Celebration: Catalina Island, Avalon
Cerritos
- Let Freedom Ring Celebration: Cerritos Civic Center
Claremont
- 4th of July Celebration: Festival, Parade, Concert and Fireworks Show: Memorial Park and Pomona College Strehle Track, Claremont
- Freedom Run/Walk and Kids' Fun Run: Memorial Park, Claremont
Independence Day Celebration: Cudahy Park, Cudahy
Culver City
- Independence Celebration: Downtown Culver City, Culver City
Diamond Bar
- Patriotic Concert in the Park and Movie Under the Stars: Summitridge Park, Diamond Bar
Duarte
- Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Show: Duarte Sports Park, Duarte
El Segundo
- 4th of July Event: Stevenson Field, El Segundo
Gardena
- 4th of July Celebration: Rowley Park, Gardena
Hawaiian Gardens
- Independence Day Celebration: Fedde Sports Complex, Hawaiian Gardens
Hollywood
- July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular with Earth, Wind & Fire: Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles
Irwindale
- 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular: Irwindale Park, Irwindale
- Red, White & You BBQ: Irwindale Park, Irwindale
La Crescenta-Montrose
- Crescenta Valley Fireworks: La Crescenta Elementary School, La Crescenta-Montrose
La Mirada
- Independence Celebration: La Mirada Regional Park, La Mirada
La Puente
- Fortunato Jimenez Independence Celebration and Fireworks Show: La Puente Park, La Puente
La Verne
Lakewood
- Lakewood Civic Center Block Party: Clark Avenue and Lakewood Civic Center, Lakewood
Lancaster
- 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza: AV Fair & Event Center, Lancaster
Long Beach
- 4th of July BBQ: Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach
- Fourth of July Queen Mary Fireworks: The Queen Mary, Long Beach
- July 3rd Big Bang on the Bay: Boathouse on the Bay, Long Beach
Los Angeles
- Dodgers vs. Astros and Fireworks Night: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles
Lynwood
- Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks: Lynwood City Park, Lynwood
Manhattan Beach
- July 4 Pool Party: Begg Pool, Manhattan Beach
Marina del Rey
- 4th of July Fireworks Show: Marina del Rey
Monrovia
- 4th Of July Celebration and Fireworks: Library Park, Monrovia
Monterey Park
- Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks: Barnes Park, Monterey Park
Moorpark
- 3rd of July Fireworks Extravaganza: Arroyo Vista Community Park, Moorpark
Norwalk
- Independence Day Festival: Holifield Park, Norwalk
Pacific Palisades
- July 4th Celebration: Paul Revere Charter Middle School, Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles
Palmdale
- Fireworks Celebration: The Palmdale Amphitheater, Palmdale
Palos Verdes
- An Old-Fashioned 4th of July: Malaga Cove School, Palos Verdes
Pomona
- Kaboom!: Pomona Fairplex Grandstand, Pomona
Porter Ranch
- 4th of July Spectacular: Shepherd Church, Porter Ranch, Los Angeles
Rancho Palos Verdes
- 4th of July Celebration: Ken Dyda Civic Center, Rancho Palos Verdes
Redondo Beach
- The King Harbor 4th of July Fireworks Show: Visit King Harbor, Redondo Beach
San Fernando
- Independence Day Festival: Recreation Park, San Fernando
San Marino
- 4th of July Independence Day Parade-Palooza: Monterey Road, San Marino
San Pedro
- Cabrillo Beach 4th of July Spectacular: Cabrillo Beach Youth Waterfront Sports Center, San Pedro, Los Angeles
Santa Monica
- 4th of July Parade: Pico Boulevard and Main Street, Santa Monica
Simi Valley
- Star-Spangled Rock 'N Country Jam and Fireworks Celebration: Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, Simi Valley
South El Monte
- Independence Day Fireworks Festival: South El Monte High School, South El Monte
South Gate
- Fourth of July Festival: South Gate Park, South Gate
South Pasadena
- 4th of July Festival of Balloons and Fireworks: South Pasadena High School, South Pasadena
Thousand Oaks
- 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular: Janss Marketplace, Thousand Oaks
- 4th of July Pancake Breakfast, Concert, Fireworks Spectacular: Borchard Community Park, Thousand Oaks
Torrance
- 4th of July Fireworks Show: LA Galaxy Sports Center, Torrance
Universal City
- 4th of July Celebration: Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal City
Valencia
- Star-Spangled Nights: Six Flags Magic Mountain, Valencia
ORANGE COUNTY
Aliso Viejo
- July 4th Celebration and Fireworks: Grand Park, Aliso Viejo
Costa Mesa
- Independence Day Fest and Fireworks: OC Fair, Costa Mesa
Dana Point
- 4th of July Fireworks and Flyover: Doheny State Beach, Dana Point
Huntington Beach
- July 4th Parade, Surf City Run, Parade and Fireworks: Huntington Beach
Irvine
- Pacific Symphony July 4 Spectacular: Music of Chicago and Fireworks Show: Great Park Live, Irvine
La Habra
- 4th of July Celebration: La Bonita Park, La Habra
Ladera Ranch
- July 4th Celebration: Founders Park, Ladera Ranch
Laguna Beach
- 4th of July Fireworks Show: Monument Point, Laguna Beach
Laguna Niguel
Lake Forest
- El Toro Chargers 4th of July 5K and 1K Kids Run: Lake Forest
- Fourth of July Parade: Lake Forest
Mission Viejo
- Street Faire and Fireworks Spectacular: Olympiad between Marguerite and Melinda, Mission Viejo
Newport Beach
- Independence Day on the Back Bay and Beachfront Fireworks: Newport Dunes Resort, Newport Beach
Rancho Santa Margarita
- Fourth of July Star-Spangled Spectacular Parade and Fireworks: Lago Santa Margarita Beach Club, Rancho Santa Margarita
San Clemente
- Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Show: San Clemente Municipal Pier, San Clemente
Santa Ana
- Fourth of July Celebration: Centennial Park, Santa Ana
Trabuco Canyon
- 4th of July Parade: Trabuco Canyon
Tustin
- 4th of July Celebration: Tustin High School, Tustin
Yorba Linda
- 4th of July Firework Spectacular: Veterans Park, Yorba Linda
RIVERSIDE COUNTY
Banning
- 4th of July Fireworks Celebration and Recreational Swim: Nicolet Middle School Football Field, Banning
Beaumont
- July 4th Red, White and Lights Fireworks Celebration: Beaumont Avenue, Beaumont
Canyon Lake
- 4th of July Fireworks: Canyon Lake
Coachella
- Independence Day Celebration: Bagdouma Park, Coachella
- Independence Day Celebration: Coachella Crossroads Multiplex Event Center, Coachella
Corona
- Independence Day Celebration: Main Street, Corona
- Independence Day Celebrations Fireworks Show and Journey Tribute Concert: Dos Lagos Amphitheater, Corona
Desert Hot Springs
- Fireworks Spectacular: Mission Springs Park, Desert Hot Springs
Idyllwild
- 4th of July Parade: Idyllwild
Jurupa Valley
- Independence Celebration: Vernola Park, Jurupa Valley
Lake Elsinore
- 4th of July Firework Spectacular: Lake Elsinore Diamond Stadium, Lake Elsinore
Menifee
- Independence Celebration and Fireworks Show: Wheatfield Park, Menifee
Moreno Valley
- Fourth of July Parade, Family FunFest and Fireworks: Moreno Valley
Murrieta
- 34th annual Birthday Bash: California Oaks Sports Park, Murrieta
Norco
Palm Desert
- Palm Desert Independence Day Celebration: Civic Center Parkm Palm Desert
Palm Springs
- 4th of July at the Ballpark: Palm Springs Stadium, Palm Springs
- 4th of July Pool Party and Fireworks Viewing: Swim Center, Palm Springs
Perris
- 4th of July Fireworks Celebration: Morgan Park, Perris
Rancho Mirage
Riverside
- Founders' Day Front Row Fireworks: Evergreen Memorial Historic Cemetery, Riverside
- Fourth of July Spectacular: La Sierra Park and Mt. Rubidoux, Riverside
San Jacinto
- Independence Day Parade and Street Festival: Main Street, San Jacinto
Temecula
- 4th of July Extravaganza Parade and Fireworks: Old Town Temecula and Ronald Reagan Sports Park, Temecula
- 4th of July Fireworks: Pechanga Resort Casino, Temecula
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
Apple Valley
- Freedom Festival: Lenny Brewster Sports Center, Apple Valley
Big Bear Lake
- 4th of July Fireworks and Independence Day Faire: Big Bear Lake
Chino
- Fireworks Spectacular: Ayala Park, Chino
Crestline
- Jamboree Days Parade and Fireworks: Crestline
Fontana
- 4th of July Celebration: Summit High School, Fontana
Highland
- July 4 Highland Community Fireworks Celebration: Immanuel Baptist Church Ballfields, Highland
Lake Arrowhead
- ALA Independence Day Fireworks Spectacular: Lake Arrowhead
Ontario
Rancho Cucamonga
- 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular: RC Epicenter Sports Complex, Rancho Cucamonga
Redlands
Rialto
- 4th Of July Celebration: Jerry Eaves Park, Rialto
San Bernardino
- 66ers vs. Storm July 4th Baseball and Post-Game Fireworks: San Manuel Stadium, San Bernardino
Twentynine Palms
- Celebrate Our Independence: Tortoise Rock Casino, Twentynine Palms
Upland
- Light Up The Night Fireworks Spectacular: Cable Airport, Upland
Venice
- Mr. & Mrs. Muscle Beach: Venice Beach Recreation Center, Venice, Los Angeles
Ventura
- 4th of July Fireworks: Ventura College, Ventura
Victorville
- 4th Of July Freedom Festival: Victorville, San Bernardino County Fairgrounds
Walnut
- Fourth Of July Celebration: Suzanne Park, Walnut
Westchester
- LAX Coastal Chamber of Commerce 4th of July Parade: Westchester, Los Angeles
Westlake Village
- Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks Spectacular: Westlake Village
Whittier
- 4th of July Firework Spectacular: York Field, Whittier
Woodland Hills
- Councilmember Bob Blumenfield's July 4th Extravaganza: Warner Park, Woodland Hills
Yucaipa
- 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks Show: Yucaipa High School, Yucaipa
SAN DIEGO COUNTY
Carlsbad
- 4th of July BBQ and Fireworks Spectacular, Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club and Spa,
- Red, White and BOOM!, Legoland California, Carlsbad
Chula Vista
- Chula Vista 4th Fest: Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center, Chula Vista
Coronado
- Crown City Classic: Tidelands Park, Coronado
- Land of the Free: Hotel del Coronado, Coronado
Del Mar
- July 4th Fireworks Spectacular: Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar
El Cajon
- Fourth of July Fireworks: Kennedy Park, El Cajon
Escondido
- Independence Day Festival and Fireworks: California Center for the Arts, Escondido
Imperial Beach
- Independence Day Fireworks: Pier Plaza, Imperial Beach
Julian
- Fourth of July Parade: Main Street, Julian
La Jolla
- Fourth of July Drone Show: La Jolla Shores Hotel, La Jolla
Mira Mesa
- Mira Mesa Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks: Hourglass Field Community Park and Wangenheim Middle School, Mira Mesa
Oceanside
- Independence Parade: Coast Highway from Wisconsin Avenue to Civic Center Drive,
Oceanside
- Fireworks Display: SoCal Soccer Complex, Oceanside
- Independence Day Flyover: Mission Pacific Beach Resort, Oceanside
Poway
- Fourth of July Fireworks: Poway High School, Poway
- Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration: Old Poway Park, Poway
Ramona
- July 4th Family Picnic and Fireworks Show: Olive Peirce Middle School, Ramona
Rancho Bernardo
- The Spirit of the Fourth Fair, Parade, Concert, Fireworks: Webb Park and Rancho Bernardo High School, Rancho Bernardo
San Diego
- 4th of July BBQ and Fireworks on the Bay: Maritime Museum, San Diego
- 4th of July Fireworks Viewing Party: USS Midway Museum, San Diego (sold out)
- 4th of July UC Celebration: Standley Recreation Center, University City, San Diego
- Big Bay Boom: San Diego Bay, San Diego
- Fourth of July Celebration: SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego
- Fourth of July Drone Show: La Jolla Shores Hotel, La Jolla, San Diego
- Mira Mesa Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks: Hourglass Field Community Park and Wangenheim Middle School, Mira Mesa, San Diego
- Scripps Ranch 4th of July Parade: Scripps Ranch, San Diego
- Scripps Ranch 4th of July Run and Ride: Scripps Ranch, San Diego
- The Spirit of the Fourth Fair, Parade, Concert, Fireworks: Webb Park and Rancho Bernardo High School, Rancho Bernardo, San Diego
San Marcos
- Fourth of July Celebration: Bradley Park, San Marcos
Santee
- Santee Salutes: Town Center Community Park East, Santee
Scripps Ranch
- Scripps Ranch 4th of July Parade: Scripps Ranch
- Scripps Ranch 4th of July Run and Ride: Scripps Ranch
University City
- 4th of July UC Celebration: Standley Recreation Center, University City
Vista
- Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks: Brengle Terrace Park, Vista
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