July 4th 2025 Fireworks, Events Around San Diego County

SAN DIEGO, CA — It's almost Independence Day, and time to shore up your holiday plans!

Find out where you can celebrate across San Diego County with spectacular fireworks shows, festivals, carnivals, concerts, parades and other Fourth of July fun.

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

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

Related:

• July 4 Fireworks In California: 2025 Event Guide
• Where Are Fireworks Legal In California?

Enjoy the holiday, and happy Fourth of July, from Patch!

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