• Big Bay Boom (San Diego Bay)
Time: 9 p.m.
Location: Fireworks launched simultaneously from four barges on San Diego Bay.
Best Viewing Locations: Shelter Island, Spanish Landing Park, Harbor Island, Embarcadero Marina Parks North & South, Seaport Village, César Chávez Park, Coronado Ferry Landing. Many waterfront restaurants and the USS Midway Museum also offer special viewing parties.
Simulcast: Tune into 91X FM (radio recommended over streaming) for a synchronized musical score.
Live TV Broadcast: Fox 5 San Diego, KTLA 5 Los Angeles, Fox 40 Sacramento (8:00 p.m. – 9:30 P.m.).
• El Cajon
4th of July Picnic & Fireworks
Time: 9 p.m. (fireworks), picnic 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Location: Kennedy Park, 1675 East Madison Ave.
Activities: Food, games, prizes, kiddie train rides, DJ.
• Santee
Salutes 4th of July Celebration
Time: 9 p.m. (fireworks), celebration starts at 2 p.m.
Location: Town Center Community Park East, 550 Park Center Drive.
Activities: Amusement rides, food trucks, patriotic ceremony, live music. Tune into SanteeTV for the fireworks soundtrack.
• Chula Vista 4th Fest and Fireworks
Time: 9 p.m. (fireworks), doors open at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Elite Athlete Training Center.
Simulcast: Set to a custom bilingual soundtrack on Amor 102.9.
• Coronado
4th of July Celebration (Glorietta Bay)
Time: 9 p.m. (fireworks)
Location: Over Glorietta Bay, visible from Coronado Ferry Landing and Coronado Golf Course.
Full Day of Events: Coronado offers a full day of activities, including a fun run, a parade down Orange Avenue (10 a.m.), and a concert in Spreckels Park (4 p.m.).
• Escondido Independence Day Festival & Fireworks
Time: 9 p.m. (fireworks), festival 4 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Location: California Center for the Arts in Escondido.
Activities: Artisan market, food trucks, craft beer garden, arts & crafts, games. Free to attend.
•Imperial Beach Pier Fireworks
Time: 9 p.m.
Location: Over the Imperial Beach Pier. Best viewing from Portwood Pier Plaza (between Imperial Beach Boulevard and Palm Avenue).
Simulcast: Tune into KyXy 96.5 FM for a synchronized soundtrack.
•La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club 4th of July Drone Show
Time: 9 p.m. – 9:30 P.m.
Location: Visible from Kellogg Park, La Jolla Shores Beach, and La Jolla Cove.
Details: Features 500 drones creating patriotic imagery 350 feet above the shoreline.
•LEGOLAND California “Red, White & BOOM!” (Carlsbad)
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Location: LEGOLAND California (1 Legoland Drive)
Note: Included with park admission. Features themed entertainment and activities throughout the day. Special viewing glasses enhance the fireworks show.
• Poway (Two Fireworks Shows)
Time: After sunset (typically 9 p.m.)
Locations: Poway High School Stadium and Poway Sportsplex.
Activities: Old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration at Old Poway Park from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. with patriotic performances, crafts, train rides, and games.
• Ramona July 4th Family Picnic and Fireworks Show
Time: 9 p.m. (fireworks), activities start at 4 p.m.
Location: Field behind Olive Peirce Middle School.
• San Diego County Fair 4th of July Celebration (Del Mar Fairgrounds)
Time: 9 p.m.
Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds. Visible throughout the fairgrounds.
Note: Includes fair admission if you purchase reserved seating for the fireworks at the Corona Grandstand Stage.
• San Marcos 4th of July Celebration
Time: 9 p.m. (fireworks)
Location: Bradley Park.
Activities: Kids Zone and live music starting at 5 p.m.. Double Peak in San Marcos is also a good vantage point.
• SeaWorld San Diego Fireworks
Dates: July 3-6
Time: 8:50 p.m. (July 3-6), special extended show on July 3 at 9 p.m. and July 4 at 9:30 p.m..
Location: SeaWorld San Diego (500 SeaWorld Dr, San Diego, CA 92109). Visible from within the park and from areas around Mission Bay.
Note: Included with park admission.
• Vista (57th Annual Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks)
Time: 9 p.m. (fireworks)
Location: Brengle Terrace Park (opens 7 a.m.), Moonlight Amphitheatre (opens 5:00 p.m., $5 admission for best viewing).
