Celebrate Independence Day with style, sunshine, and community spirit across Orange County. From beachside fireworks to charming small-town parades, this curated roundup brings you the best ways to spend July 4th—whether you're looking for laid-back family fun, waterfront views, or festive nightlife.
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Aliso Viejo
Grand Park, 6–9:30 PM
Live music by Young Guns, family fun, face painting, and a cozy low-level fireworks show at 9 PM. Bring blankets and low chairs only.
https://avca.net
Anaheim Hills
All Day
Kick off with a 5K, pancake breakfast, dog show, and hometown parade. Food, music, and fireworks cap off the night at Peralta Park.
https://www.anaheim.net/1501/Fourth-of-July-Celebration
Balboa / Newport Beach
Cruises All Day & Night
Celebrate on the water with the Old Glory Boat Parade or catch fireworks from a nighttime harbor cruise. Space is limited—book early.
https://cruisenewportbeach.com/4thofjuly.html
Brea
City Hall Park, 7 AM – 3 PM
Charming country fair with a car show, pancake breakfast, live entertainment, and a marketplace. Free swimming at the Plunge starts at noon.
https://www.cityofbrea.gov
Costa Mesa
OC Fairgrounds, July 3, 5–11 PM
Live bands, food vendors, family contests, and fireworks. Free entry and parking.
https://www.costamesaca.gov/community/annual-events/independence-day-celebration
Dana Point
Dana Point Harbor, 9 PM
One of SoCal’s most iconic shows returns. Celebrate seaside or from a boat—dinner and fireworks cruises available through Dana Wharf.
https://www.danapoint.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/17633/68?curm=7&cury=2025
Huntington Beach
July 4–6
Classic 4th of July weekend with a 5K, Main Street parade, concerts at Pier Plaza, and fireworks over the ocean on Friday night.
https://www.hb4thofjuly.org
Irvine
July 3 at Pretend City (for littles)
https://www.pretendcity.org/events/4th-of-july-celebration-3/
July 4, Great Park Live, 8 PM
Pacific Symphony’s “Summer Spectacular” with music from Buffett, Beach Boys, Marley & more—followed by a sky-high fireworks finale.
https://www.pacificsymphony.org/show-details/july-4-spectacular-music-of-buffett-beach-boys-more
Ladera Ranch
Founders Park, All Day
Freedom run, pancake breakfast, parade, live music and fireworks under the stars. A full day of community charm.
https://laderalife.com/events
Laguna Beach
Heisler Park, 9 PM
Fireworks with ocean views from Monument Point. Check city website for access info and shuttle details.
https://www.visitlagunabeach.com
Laguna Hills
Community Center, 4–9:30 PM
Festival vibes with food trucks, live music by Anthem Road, and a sky show at 9 PM.
https://www.lagunahillsca.gov
Laguna Niguel
Crown Valley Park, All Day
Morning 5K, kids races, pancakes, live concerts, and a drone show set to music by Titans of Rock at 9 PM.
https://www.cityoflagunaniguel.org/calendar
Lake Forest
Parade begins 9:30 AM
Join over 14,000 neighbors lining the streets for this beloved patriotic tradition.
https://www.lakeforestca.gov/en/parade
Mission Viejo
Olympiad Road, Noon–9 PM
Street faire with food trucks, kids’ rides, vendors, and fireworks over the lake at 9 PM. Free shuttles and bike parking available.
https://mvactivities.com/all-mvac-events/july-4th/
Newport Beach
Old Glory Boat Parade, 1–3:30 PM
https://alyc.com/page-1754585
Bike parade and family festival in the morning, fireworks over the bay at Newport Dunes at 9 PM. Day and evening cruises also available.
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Orange Park Acres
Parade starts at 10 AM
Vintage cars, tractors, equestrian groups, and local charm—starting at Salem Lutheran Church.
https://www.orangeparkacres.org
San Clemente
Linda Lane Park, 10 AM–2 PM
Slip ’n slides, games, music, and food trucks during the day. Fireworks at 9 PM from the San Clemente Pier.
https://www.san-clemente.org/recreation-community/special-events
San Juan Capistrano
Marco Forster Middle School, 4–9 PM
Family-friendly celebration with live entertainment, food, and fireworks to close the night.
https://sanjuancapistrano.org/Calendar
Tustin
Tustin High School Stadium, 5–9:30 PM
Live music, local eats, and fireworks. Bleacher seating or bring a blanket for the lawn.
https://www.tustinca.org/1073/Fourth-of-July-Celebration
Yorba Linda
Nixon Library, 10 AM–5 PM
Meet the Founding Fathers, enjoy free cherry pie and historic fun.
https://www.nixonfoundation.org/events/
Celebrate Independence Day with the City of Yorba Linda at the July 4th Firework Spectacular!
Veterans Park, 5–9:30 PM
Family activities, kids’ zone, live music and fireworks to celebrate the holiday in style.
https://www.yorbalindaca.gov/Calendar
