4TH OF JULY FESTIVITIES
Aliso Viejo
July Celebration & Fireworks
6-9:30pm / Grand Park / www.avca.net
Anaheim
Celebration & Fireworks
7am-9:30pm / Peralta Cyn Park/Canyon HS / www.anaheim.net
Disneyland Fireworks
9:35pm / Disneyland Park / https://disneyland.disney.go.com
Brea
Country Fair
7am-3pm / City Hall Park / www.ci.brea.ca.us
Buena Park
July 4th Fireworks
9:30pm / Knott’s Berry Farm / www.knotts.com
Cypress
Salute to America/Fireworks - June 27
5:30-9:30pm / Cypress College / www.cypressca.org
Dana Point
4th of July Fireworks
9-9:30pm / Doheny State Beach / www.danapoint.org
Fullerton
Celebration & Fireworks
9am-9:30pm / Downtown Plaza / www.cityoffullerton.com
Huntington Beach
Celebration/Fireworks Jun 29-Jul 6
Various Locations / www.hb4thofjuly.org
Irvine
Celebration & Fireworks
4-10pm / Great Park / www.cityofirvine.org
Ladera Ranch
Celebration & Fireworks
7am-9:30pm / Founders Park / www.laderalife.com
Laguna Hills
Celebration & Fireworks
4-9:20pm / Laguna Hills Comm. Ctr. / www.lagunahillsca.gov
Laguna Niguel
Pancake Breakfast & Expo
7:30-10:30am / Crown Valley Park / www.lnchamber.com
YMCA Run in the Parks
8-9:30am / Laguna Niguel Regional Parks / www.ymcaoc.org
Laguna Woods
Independence Day Celebration
11am-2pm / Clubhouse 2 / www.lagunawoodsvillage.com
La Habra
Celebration & Fireworks
4-9:30pm / La Bonita Park / www.lahabraca.gov
Lake Forest
El Toro Chargers 5K & 1K Kids Run
7am / Chinook & Lake Forest / www.eltorochargers5k.org
Fourth of July Parade
9:30am / El Toro High School / www.lakeforestca.gov
La Palma
Fitness Run for Fun
7:30-10am / Central Park / www.cityoflapalma.org
Los Alamitos
Fireworks Spectacular - July 3
4-9pm / Joint Forces Training Base / www.cityoflosalamitos.org
Mission Viejo
Street Faire & Fireworks Spectacular
12-9:30pm / Olympiad / www.mvactivities.com
Newport Beach
Independence Day on the Back Bay
8am-9:30pm / Newport Dunes Resort / newportdunes.com
4th of July is for Families
9-11:30am / Channel Place Park / www.newportbeachca.gov
Old Glory Boat Parade
1-3:30pm / Newport Harbor / www.alyc.com
Rancho Santa Margarita
Star Spangled Spectacular/Fireworks
8am-9:30pm / Lago Santa Margarita Beach Club
www.samlarc.org/july-4th
San Clemente
Stars, Stripes, & Slip ‘N Slides
10am-2pm / Linda Lane Park / www.san-clemente.org
Fireworks Display
9-9:20pm / San Clemente Pier / www.san-clemente.org
San Juan Capistrano
Fireworks Show
4-9pm / Marco Forster MS / www.sanjuancapistrano.org
Santa Ana
Celebration & Fireworks
5-9pm / Centennial Park / www.santa-ana.org
Tustin
Celebration & Fireworks
5-9:30pm / Tustin HS Stadium / www.tustinca.org
Villa Park
Bike & Walk Parade
9am / Cerro Villa MS-Villa Park HS / https://villapark.co
Yorba Linda
Fireworks Spectacular
5-9:30pm / Veterans Park / www.yorbalindaca.gov
OTHER EVENTS
Grease Through July 20
This electrifying production brings the fun, the flair, and
the unforgettable energy of the ’50s to life.
See website for schedule. / The GEM Theatre, Garden Grove
714-741-9550 / www.thegemoc.com
Sawdust Festival June 27-Aug. 31
Features the artwork of 180 local Laguna Beach artists,
3 stages of live music, complimentary art classes, glassblowing
and art demonstrations, and a variety of outdoor dining and
drink offerings- all set in a unique artist village in the heart of
Laguna Beach.
11am Daily / 935 Laguna Canyon Rd.
949-494-3030 / www.sawdustartfestival.org
Festival of Arts Fine Art Show July 2-Aug. 29
Set in a beautiful open-air gallery, this highly acclaimed juried
fine art show features the work of over 100 award-winning
Orange County artists. From paintings, glass, ceramics,
photography and more, the Festival showcases a variety of
mediums and artwork styles for avid collectors and festivalgoers
to browse and purchase directly from the artists.
650 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach
800-487-3378 / www.foapom.com/summer-art-show
Pageant of the Masters Presents
“Gold Coast: Treasures of California” July 5-Aug. 29
Each evening during the summer season, classic and
contemporary works of art are faithfully re-created with
theatrical illusion and real people posing as living pictures.
650 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach
800-487-3378 / www.foapom.com/pageant-of-the-masters
Business Expo @ FV Concert in the Park July 10
Promote your business to an audience of more than 1,000
attendees with a booth.
4-8pm / FV Recreation Center & Sports Park
714-962-3822 / www.fvchamber.com
Midsummer Foodie Fest July 12
With 40+ unique vendors and Center Street restaurants offering
incredible eats, there’s something delicious for everyone!
4-8pm / Center Street Promenade, Anaheim
714-956-3586 / www.downtownanaheim.com
Rossmoor Family Festival July 12
Music by The Emperors. Top food trucks, live entertainment,
craft vendors, and kids carnival.
3-8pm / Rush Park
310-560-9122 / www.rossmoor-csd.org
Bier Fest at Old World July 12-27
The 16 day event is packed with a variety of beers, authentic
German delights, Live German Bands and our MC to keep the
party going.
Old World Village, Huntington Beach
www.oldworldhb.com
Flight of Newport Beach July 13
Originally called the Flight of the Snowbirds named for the
wooden boats participating in the race, the event was renamed
Flight of the Lasers in 1975 after organizers decided to replace
the aging, wooden crafts with more modern, fiberglass boats,
known as Lasers.
12:45-4:15pm / Balboa Yacht Club
949-729-4400 / www.newportbeach.com
Wild Wonders Animal Show July 14
Animal lovers will enjoy the wild animals of “The Emerald Forest”
presented by Wild Wonders. Visit with mysterious rainforest
dwellers of South America!
2-3pm / City Hall Council Chamber, Mission Viejo
949-470-3000 / www.cityofmissionviejo.org
The Orange County Fair July 18-Aug. 17
With acres of mouthwatering Fair food, heart-pounding carnival
rides, adorable farm animals and spectacular competitions,
there’s something for everyone! Grab your family, friends and
sense of adventure and come Find Your Happy!
OC Fair & Event Center
714-708-1500 / www.ocfair.com/oc-fair
HMOC’s Boots, Bustles & Brews July 19
Step back in time for an immersive Victorian Era fundraising
event as you journey on our 12 acre museum grounds from
the polished Victorian Society in our historic building plaza, to
the rugged Western Pioneer and Frontierland surrounding our
Blacksmith Shop and natural areas.
11am-4pm / Heritage Museum OC, Santa Ana
714-540-0404 / www.heritagemuseumoc.org
A Walk on Water Surfing July 19
Harnessing the ocean’s transformative powers, we deliver
life-changing surf therapy to children with unique needs
and their families.
8am-2pm / Huntington City Beach
424-334-1773 / www.awalkonwater.org
Ocean Festival July 19-20
San Clemente Ocean Festival is a volunteer organization,
dedicated to the promotion and support of ocean safety, the
environment and the community by providing a quality athletic
venue and enjoyable family event.
See website for schedule. / San Clemente Pier
949-440-6141 / www.oceanfestival.org
Jazz at the George July 20
Join us for a special evening of jazz with renowned trumpeter,
songwriter, and producer Tony Guerrero, whose career has
spanned nearly forty years.
5-8pm / 2028 N. Victoria Drive
www.floralpark.com
BBQ Music Fest July 25-27
A three-day BBQ extravaganza featuring live entertainment, a
smokin’ food court (including non-BBQ related items), DJ and
dance lessons, cantinas, local artisans, carnival rides and games,
a children’s area.
Oso Viejo Community Park, Mission Viejo
562-495-5959 / www.bbqmusicfest.com
OC’s Safer Summer Pool Party July 26
Come cool off at our second annual community pool party
dedicated to essential water safety skills for children and
families.
3-6pm / El Salvador Community Center, Santa Ana
www.drowningpreventionoc.org
Ladera Ranch Family Campout July 26-27
Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with crafts, games,
roasting s’mores under the stars, and cozying up for a movie at
dusk. It’s the perfect way to gather with friends, enjoy the great
outdoors, and make some lasting memories.
4pm-9am / Oso Grande Park
949-388-8300 / www.laderalife.com
Laguna Art-A-Fair July 27-Aug. 31
The festival features 115 award-winning fine artists and artisans
from around the world. Two-dimensional media include oil,
acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, encaustic, pastel, charcoal,
colored pencil, photography, and printmaking. Three-
dimensional media include jewelry, ceramics, glass, mirrors,
fiber art, wood craft, sculpture, gourds, and more.
777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach
949-494-4514 / www.art-a-fair.com
Golf Tournament & Taste July 28
Last year’s event was a smashing success, with top-tier golfers,
incredible sponsors at each hole, and unforgettable activities.
The Huntington Club, Huntington Beach
714-536-8888 x703 / www.hbchamber.com
