July 4th 2025 Fireworks, Events Around San Diego County

SAN DIEGO, CA — Independence Day falls on a Friday in 2025, kicking off a star-spangled three-day weekend packed with fireworks, festivals and other Fourth of July fun across San Diego County.

To help you fit it all in on your 4th of July calendar, Patch has put together a guide to what's going on throughout the region.

Please note the date of events, as not all occur on July 4. Plus, always confirm with organizers that activities are proceeding as planned.

Happy Fourth of July, from Patch!

Carlsbad

July 4: 4th of July BBQ and Fireworks Spectacular, Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club and Spa, Carlsbad

July 4: Red, White and BOOM!, Legoland California, Carlsbad

Chula Vista

July 4: Chula Vista 4th Fest: Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center, Chula Vista

Coronado

July 4: Crown City Classic: Tidelands Park, Coronado

July 3: Land of the Free: Hotel del Coronado, Coronado

Del Mar

July 4: July 4th Fireworks Spectacular: Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar

El Cajon

July 4: Fourth of July Fireworks: Kennedy Park, El Cajon

Escondido

July 4: Independence Day Festival and Fireworks: California Center for the Arts, Escondido

Imperial Beach

July 4: Independence Day Fireworks: Pier Plaza, Imperial Beach

Julian

July 4: Fourth of July Parade: Main Street, Julian

La Jolla

July 4: Fourth of July Drone Show: La Jolla Shores Hotel, La Jolla

Mira Mesa

July 3: Mira Mesa Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks: Hourglass Field Community Park and Wangenheim Middle School, Mira Mesa

Oceanside

June 28: Independence Parade: Coast Highway from Wisconsin Avenue to Civic Center Drive, Oceanside

July 3: Fireworks Display: SoCal Soccer Complex, Oceanside

July 4: Independence Day Flyover: Mission Pacific Beach Resort, Oceanside

Poway

July 4: Fourth of July Fireworks: Poway High School, Poway

July 4: Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration: Old Poway Park, Poway

Ramona

July 4: July 4th Family Picnic and Fireworks Show: Olive Peirce Middle School, Ramona

Rancho Bernardo

July 4: The Spirit of the Fourth Fair, Parade, Concert, Fireworks: Webb Park and Rancho Bernardo High School, Rancho Bernardo

San Diego

July 4: 4th of July BBQ and Fireworks on the Bay: Maritime Museum, San Diego

July 4: 4th of July Fireworks Viewing Party: USS Midway Museum, San Diego (sold out)

July 4: 4th of July UC Celebration: Standley Recreation Center, University City, San Diego

July 4: Big Bay Boom: San Diego Bay, San Diego (displayed from four barges on San Diego Bay)

July 3-July 6: Fourth of July Celebration: SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego

July 4: Fourth of July Drone Show: La Jolla Shores Hotel, La Jolla, San Diego

July 3: Mira Mesa Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks: Hourglass Field Community Park and Wangenheim Middle School, Mira Mesa, San Diego

July 4: Scripps Ranch 4th of July Parade: Scripps Ranch, San Diego

July 4: Scripps Ranch 4th of July Run and Ride: Scripps Ranch, San Diego

July 4: The Spirit of the Fourth Fair, Parade, Concert, Fireworks: Webb Park and Rancho Bernardo High School, Rancho Bernardo, San Diego

San Marcos

July 4: Fourth of July Celebration: Bradley Park, San Marcos

Santee

July 4: Santee Salutes: Town Center Community Park East, Santee

Scripps Ranch

July 4: Scripps Ranch 4th of July Parade: Scripps Ranch

July 4: Scripps Ranch 4th of July Run and Ride: Scripps Ranch

University City

July 4: 4th of July UC Celebration: Standley Recreation Center, University City

Vista

July 4: Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks: Brengle Terrace Park, Vista