Looking for ways to spend the Fourth of July in Orange County this year?
As always, OC Mom Collective has you covered! Check out some of our favorites and let us know what events you would add to the list!
AVCA July 4th Celebration & Fireworks – Aliso Viejo
July 4
6:00 to 9:30 pm
From the website: Live performance by Young Guns from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Community Booths – Caricature Artists – Face Painting – Inflatable Obstacle Course – Airbrush Tattoo Artists
Low-level fireworks show will start at approximately 9:00 p.m.If you plan to come to the park early to save your space, please note that ONLY blankets and low-level chairs are allowed. Please note that AVCA is not responsible for any unattended items.
LOCATION:
Grand Park
6101 City Lights Dr
Aliso Viejo, California
Anaheim Hills 4th of July Celebration
July 4
7 am – 9:30 pm
From the website: Celebrate teh fourth of July in Orange County! The Independence Day cPeraltaion will include a Firecracker 5k and 10k run, parade, dog show, live music, food, and of course a fireworks show. A pancake breakfast will be served at 7:30 AM at the Canyon High School field.
The day will start at 7 am with the 5k/10k run/walk followed by a dog show and other activities. Starting at 1 pm a parade will go from Canyon High School and end and Eucalyptus Park. Then beginning at 3 pm at Peralta Park food booths will open up followed with entertainment at 5 pm and a fireworks show at 9 pm.
LOCATION:
Canyon High School & Peralta Park in Anaheim Hills, California
Balboa Peninsula-Newport Bay July 4 Fireworks & Parade Cruises
July 4
From the website: Newport Landing will have cruises for the 4th Of July including the Firework Spectacular evening cruise.
Daytime cruise times – 4:00pm to 6:30pm. This 2.5 hour cruise travels along side the Old Glory Boat Parade through the world renowned Newport Bay. During your cruise you will see hundreds of yachts, sailing ships, and cruise ships navigating the harbor and creating a festive 4th of July boating experience. During your cruise you will also be taken out into the openen ocean to see the pristine Newport Beach coastline.
Night time fireworks cruise will run 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm. The 4th of July fireworks cruise is one of the most spectacular trips that we offer. This once a year event is something that everyone should witness at least once in their lifetime. You will spend the first hour or so cruising through the beautiful Newport Harbor amoung hundreds of other boats all celebrating the Spirit of America. Along the way we may spot some Dolphin or possibly a Giant Blue Whale
INFORMATION:
For additional information or to make reservations call
(949) 673-1489
Annual Brea Country Fair
July 4
7 am – 3 pm
From the website: Come celebrate the Fourth of July in Orange County at Brea’s Annual Country Fair full of patriotic festivities. The fair opens at 7:00 a.m. and continues until 3:00 p.m. There will be a pancake breakfast, live entertainment, kiddie parade, dog parade, classic car show, food, games, exhibits, and Market Place area featuring handmade gifts.
Admission to the Country Fair and the Plunge is free. Swimming at the Plunge begins at 12 p.m.
LOCATION:
City Hall Park
401 S. Brea Blvd.
Brea, CA 92821
INFORMATION:
714-900-7771
Costa Mesa Independence Day Community Celebration
July 3
5 -11 pm
From the website: Bring your own picnic, lawn chairs and blanket and create a memorable day as we celebrate our nation’s independence! With music by Tijuana Dogs & 80’s All Stars, contests, kid activities, food & drink vendors, and family fun!
Free entry. Fireworks show
LOCATION:
OC Fair & Event Center
88 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa
Free Parking
Independence Day Fireworks Extravaganza – Dana Point
July 4
9 pm
LOCATION:
Dana Point Harbor
INFORMATION:
For additional information, call 949-248-2536
Annual Community Fireworks Show and Festival – Fullerton
July 4
From the website: The festivities kick off with a spectacular car show from 9am – noon. Immediately following the car show, the 4th of July festival begins! There will be food, contests and entertainment from 5-9pm followed by a 9 pm fireworks show.
LOCATION:
Fullerton Downtown Plaza
INFORMATION:
714-738-3167
4th of July in Huntington Beach
July 4-6
A weekend full of events!
Surf City 5K Run – Friday, July 4, 2025 from 7 a.m. – 10 a.m.
121st Annual Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade – Friday, July 4, 2025 at 10 a.m.
Live Entertainment at Pier Plaza – Friday, July 4, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. AND Sunday, July 6 from 12:00 p.m to 6:00 p.m
Fireworks Over the Ocean– Friday, July 4, 2025 at 9:00 p.m.
Main Street Block Party – Saturday, July 5, 2025. This year’s Independence Day festivities end with a downtown Huntington Beach block party on Main Street
LOCATION:
Check website (https://www.hb4thofjuly.org/) for all activity details
Celebrate the 4th of July at Pretend City! – Irvine
July 3
From the website: Join us at Pretend City for a spectacular 4th of July celebration like no other! Get ready for an adventure-filled day of exploration, creativity, and patriotic fun that will leave your little ones beaming with joy.
LOCATION:
Pretend City Children’s Museum
29 Hubble
Irvine, CA 92618
July 4 Celebrations – Ladera Ranch
July 4
7 am – 9:30 pm
From the website: A fun-filled day of activities including 5 and 10K Freedom Runs, Pancake Breakfast, Community Parade, Games, Activities, Food Truck and Concert Billy Nation – Billy Joel tribute). Come celebrate the fourth of July in Orange County with us!
Fireworks display at dark.
LOCATION:
Founders Park
28275 Avendale Blvd
Ladera Ranch CA 92694
City of Laguna Beach Fireworks Display
July 4
Celebrate the Fourth of July in Orange County. City Fireworks Show Begins at 9:00 p.m.
LOCATION:
Monument Point in Heisler Park
375 Cliff Drive
Laguna Beach
4th of July all day celebration – Laguna Niguel
July 4
Run in the Parks:
8 am 5K Run/Walk
9 am Kids Races
Pancake Breakfast
7:30 – 10:30 am, Hosted by the Laguna Niguel Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the YMCA. $8 for breakfast
Concerts
5:30-9:30pm, live music featuring Jukebox Productions & Titans of Rock at Crown Valley community Park!
Drone Show
Starts at 9 pm
Crown Valley Park, set to music by Titans of Rock
LOCATION:
Crown Valley Park
29751 Crown Valley Parkway
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Fourth of July Parade – Lake Forest
July 4
Starts at 9:30 am.
From the website: American flags, lawn chairs, and nearly 14,000 people will line the streets for this year’s “Lake Forest Thrives in 2025” 32nd Annual Fourth of July Parade!
LOCATION:
The parade route is located on Toledo Way, Serrano Road, Ridge Route, and Lake Forest.
3rd of July Fireworks Spectacular – Los Alamitos
July 3
Gates open at 4 pm
From the website: A great way to celebrate the fourth of July in Orange County! Our popular Universal Waste Systems (UWS) 3rd of July Fireworks Spectacular will be held at the Joint Forces Training Base on Thursday, July 3, 2025 in partnership with Los Alamitos and Seal Beach. The event features live music from Redneck Rodeo, a country band favorite, in addition to the 40th Infantry Division Band, a Family Fun Zone, including family-friendly entertainment and games, food and sales booths, and a spectacular fireworks show beginning promptly at 9:00 p.m. This is one of the best fireworks shows in Southern California!
Valid I.D. to enter.
LOCATION:
Joint Forces Training Base.
Enter through Lexington or Orangewood gates.
The Mission Viejo Annual Street Faire and Fireworks Spectacular
July 4
12-9 pm
From the website: Join us for an unforgettable experience at the Annual Street Faire and Fireworks Spectacular hosted by the Mission Viejo Activities Committee! Bring your family and friends to Olympiad between Marguerite and Melinda for a day packed with excitement. The festivities kick off at 12:00 noon with live entertainment on the Main Stage and a lively DJ in the Fun Zone. Kids will love the array of rides and game booths, while foodies can indulge in delicious treats from our lineup of food trucks offering mouthwatering cuisine.
Browse through over 30 vendor booths showcasing fantastic crafts and gift ideas. Admission is FREE, with tickets available for games and rides. For added convenience, a complimentary shuttle service will run from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with stops conveniently located around Lake Mission Viejo. Bike racks are provided at both entrances for cyclists.
Cap off the day with a breathtaking fireworks display at 9:00 PM.
LOCATION:
Olympiad between Marguerite and Melinda
INFORMATION:
949-830-7066
Old Glory Boat Parade – Newport Beach
July 4
1 – 3:30 pm
From the website: Each year the Newport Beach Harbor becomes a festive delight as owners adorned their boats in red-white-&-blue decorations, balloons, streamers and waving flags that outline the skies as Sousa Marches and Anthems fill the air. Families and friends from near and far arrive at the bay front beaches and yacht clubs along the peninsula and the many islands to celebrate the fourth of July in Orange County, vying for the best spot to settle down and view the boat parade.
LOCATION:
Newport Harbor
Newport Beach, Ca
Annual: 4th of July is for Families – Newport Beach
July 4
9 – 11:30 am
From the website: Join us for the 14th Annual 4th of July is for Families Newport Peninsula Bike Parade and Festival!
BIKE PARADE
W. Blaboa Blvd & 36th Street
9:00 am
Community Festival
Channel Place Park
9:30–11:30 am
Carnival Games + Arts & Crafts + Lawn Games & Music + Food for Sale *ALL DOGS MUST BE KEPT ON LEASH*
LOCATION:
Channel Place Park
4400 Channel Pl
Newport Beach, California 92663
4th of July in San Clemente
July 4
From the website: San Clemente will be celebrating America’s Independence Day with fireworks again this year!
10:00am-2:00pm Stars, Stripes & Slip ‘N Slides @ Linda Lane Park. With a 300 foot slide, kids zone, games, inflatables, live music, food trucks and more!
9:00pm Fireworks Display – San Clemente Pier!
LOCATIONS:
Linda Lane Park
400 Linda Lane
San Clemente Municipal Pier
622 Avenida Del Mar
San Clemente, California
INFORMATION:
949-361-8264
San Juan Capistrano Fireworks Show
July 4
4-9:30 pm
From the website: San Juan Capistrano will be hosting a Fourth of July Fireworks Show on July 4, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Marco Forster Middle School Fields, located at 2 Via Positiva, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675. The event is free and open to the public
LOCATION:
View Facility Marco Forster Middle School Fields
2 Via Positiva
San Juan Capistrano
INFORMATION:
For additional information, please contact the Community Services Department at (949) 493-5911
Fourth of July at Centennial Park – Santa Ana
July 4
5-9 pm
From the website: Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and picnics and join us once again at Centennial Park to celebrate the red, white, and blue! This FREE event will include food vendors, live entertainment, the annual patriotic pup contest, and a firework show to end the night, and more! Don’t miss out! Personal fireworks are strictly prohibited.
LOCATION:
Centennial Park
3000 W. Edinger Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92704
INFORMATION:
714-571-4227
Annual Fourth of July Celebration – Tustin
July 4
5-9:30 pm
From the website: Food, music, fireworks! Arrive early to sit on the bleachers or bring a blanket and enjoy a picnic on the grass. Several food trucks will be available
Free admission, live performance by Those Guys
LOCATION:
Tustin High School Stadium
1171 El Camino Real
Tustin
INFORMATION:
714-573-3326
Celebrate July 4th at the Nixon Library – Yorba Linda
July 4
10 am – 5 pm
From the website: Celebrate America’s birthday with free cherry pie, interactive educational programming, and an opportunity to meet and take photos with our Founding Fathers all day!
Paid Admission is required to tour the museum galleries.
LOCATION:
Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace, East Room
18001 Yorba Linda Blvd.
Yorba Linda CA 92886
Annual Fourth of July Spectacular – Yorba Linda
July 4
5-9:30 pm
From the website: Celebrate Independence Day with the City of Yorba Linda at the July 4th Firework Spectacular! This free event will feature a live band, family activities, kids fun zone and food trucks.
Family activities begin at 5 p.m. and the fireworks show will be at 9 p.m.
LOCATION:
Veterans Park
4756 Valley View Avenue
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
INFORMATION:
714-961-7160
