Pre 4th of July

There are so many fun things going on in San Diego for Fourth of July. See below for an extract of suggestions compliments of Visit San Diego :

San Diego

• Annual Big Bay Boom July 4 Fireworks Show
  Location: Multiple Locations along San Diego Bay
  Time: 9:00 PM
  Take in the largest display in the county, with fireworks launched from four barges strategically placed around North San Diego Bay, they can be seen from Shelter Island, Harbor Island, the Embarcadero area and Seaport Village/Coronado Landing. Just find a place along the bay and you will not be disappointed. Music from 105.7 "The Walrus" FM radio.
• Sea to Shining Sea 4th of July Firework
  Location: SeaWorld San Diego - 500 SeaWorld Dr, San Diego, CA 92109
  Time: Fireworks at 10:10 PM
  SeaWorld San Diego is excited to light up the sky with an amazing fireworks extravaganza to celebrate the 4th of July.
• Ocean Beach
  Location: Ocean Beach Pier at the end of Newport Ave.
  Time: 9:00 PM
  Spend the day picnicking, swimming in the ocean, walking and playing in the sand and shopping along Newport Ave. Then bundle up as the sun sets and pull up a blanket for a really spectacular fireworks show launched from the OB Pier.
• Old Town 4th of July
  Location: Old Town State Historic Park
  Time: 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM
  Parade, crafts and activities of early San Diego recreate an old fashioned Independence Day celebrated on the frontier. (no fireworks)

Coronado

• 4th of July Celebration in Coronado
  Location: Various Locations on Coronado
  Time: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  Celebrate the 4th of July in the Crown City with a parade down Orange Avenue at 10:00 AM, a concert in Spreckels Park at 4:00 PM and fireworks over Glorietta Bay at 9:00 PM.

• North County Coastal

  • San Diego County Fair 4th of July Celebration
    Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds - 2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard, Del Mar
    Date: July 4, 2014
    Time: Starts at 9:30 AM, Fireworks at 9:00 PM
    Start off the day at the Fair with a patriotic opening ceremony at 9:30 AM, then enjoy the Hometown Heroes Parade at 7:00 PM, a concert provided by the Navy Band Southwest followed by a spectacular fireworks display.
  • Red, White and BOOM!
    Location: LEGOLAND California - One Legoland Drive, Carlsbad
    Time: Fireworks at 8:30 PM
    Take the whole family and spend the day enjoying over 60 rides, shows and attractions along with some all-American picnic games like burlap races and water-balloon tosses and then top it off with an awe-inspiring fireworks display set to patriotic music.
  • Oceanside's Independence Day Parade
    Location: North on N Coast Hwy 101 from Wisconsin Ave to Civic Center Drive (just past City Hall)
    Date: June 28, 2014
    Time: 10:00 AM
    Come see floats, bands, walking groups, cool cars and much more. The theme this year is "The Spirit of Freedom." (no fireworks)
  • Oceanside Fireworks Show
    Location: El Corazon Site at Rancho Del Oro Road
    Date: July 3, 2014
    Time: 6:00 to 10:00 PM
    Bring a beach chair and enjoy Oceanside Fireworks Show with music by El Camino High School and Oceanside High School bands along with bites from amazing food trucks.
  • Camp Pendelton Beach Bash
    Location: Del Mar Beach on Camp Pendelton
    Date: July 4, 2014
    Military members and their families enjoy an explosive fireworks show, live bands, a video tribute, sun, surf, patriotism and Esprit de Corps all in one day at the 4th of July Beach Bash!

  • North County Inland

    • Independence Day Celebration
      Location: Grape Day Park, 321 North Broadway, Escondido
      Time: Starts at 4:00 PM, Fireworks at 9:00 PM
      Pack a picnic, and grab a blanket to enjoy an afternoon full of music, food, kid-friendly activities, contests and fireworks with the 1st Marine Division Band.
    • Grand Tradition July 4th
      Location: Grand Tradition, 1602 South Mission Road, Fallbrook
      Time: Starts at 4:00 PM, Fireworks at 8:45 PM
      Enjoy a day of live entertainment, dancing, kid friendly activities, Quack-Up Suck Race, Rubber Raft Regatta, food and drink, and fireworks! Tickets include admission and tickets which can be used for food, beverages and activities.
    • Mira Mesa Fourth of July Celebration
      Location: Mira Mesa Community Park, Mira Mesa Boulevard and New Salem Street, Mira Mesa
      Time: Fireworks at 9:00 PM
      Come early for the parade and family friendly activities and stay late for the fireworks.
    • An Old Fashioned Fourth of July and Fireworks
      Location: Poway High School Stadium, 15500 Espola Road, Poway
      Time: 7:00 to 10:00 PM
      Following the Poway Old-Fashioned Fourth of July celebration at Old Poway Park (10:00 AM to 4:00 PM), head to Poway High School for music, more food, glow sticks and fireworks.
    • Rancho Bernardo's The Spirit of the Fourth
      Location: Webb Park
      Time: 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM
      It's a whole day of fun in Rancho Bernardo with a pancake breakfast; a festival with food, music and games; a parade; and fireworks!
    • Rancho Santa Fe's 33rd Annual 4th of July Parade & Picnic
      Location: 16948 Avenida De Acacias, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091
      Time: 1:00 PM
      Pack a few blankets and chairs for a free patriotic parade followed by a concert performed by the Coastal Communities Concert Band. (no fireworks)
    • San Marcos 4th of July Celebration
      Location: Bradley Park, Rancho Sante Fe Road and Linda Vista Drive, San Marcos
      Time: 6:00 to 9:00 PM
      Carnival games, jumpers, food and fireworks!
    • Scripps Ranch 4th of July Parade and Festival
      Location: Scripps Ranch Hoyt Park (Festival)
      Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
      After the community parade, enjoy fun, food, music and games at the free festival. (no fireworks)