Jul11Sat
America 250 Mission Viejo Parade
A hometown parade honoring 250 years of the American story.
Looking back
30 events
Jul3Fri
4th of July in Huntington Beach 2026
The fireworks show over the ocean, the biggest parade west of the Mississippi, the Surf City 5K run and a community festival. This year's theme is America 250.
Jul4Sat
4th of July is for Families (Newport Peninsula)
The 15th annual Newport Peninsula Bike Parade and festival with carnival games, arts and crafts, lawn games and music.
Jul4Sat
76th Annual John Olguin Fire Works Show
A waterfront fireworks show with music and food, hosted by the Cabrillo Beach Boosters.
Jul4Sat
Aliso Viejo's America's 250th Birthday Celebration
Live music, line dancing, face painting, photo booth, bounce houses, community booths and fireworks.
Jul4Sat
Anaheim Fourth of July Celebration
The Firecracker 5K/10K, Yankee Doodle Dog Show, Fourth of July Parade, a park extravaganza and fireworks.
Jul4Sat
Brea Country Fair
A pancake breakfast, live entertainment, kiddie and dog parades, classic car show, food, games, exhibits and a market place.
Jul4Sat
Gloria Molina Grand Park 4th of July Block Party
A free, all-day celebration with global rhythms, an AR installation and a 700-drone show over downtown.
Jul4Sat
Independence Day on the Back Bay 2026
Live entertainment, activities, water sports, food trucks, full bars and a fireworks show.
Jul4Sat
July 4th USA 250 Extravaganza (Villa Park)
A July 4th parade, family picnic and concert in the park celebrating America's 250th birthday.
Jul4Sat
La Habra Annual 4th of July Celebration
Live music, food and retail vendors, a Kids' Zone, games, a WWII Texan aircraft flyover and fireworks.
Jul4Sat
Ladera Ranch July 4th Celebration
A fun-filled day of activities and one of the best fireworks displays in South Orange County.
Jul4Sat
Laguna Hills Fourth of July Celebration
Carnival rides and games, live music, patriotic crafts and face painting.
Jul4Sat
Laguna Niguel 4th of July Celebrations
The Run in the Park, a pancake breakfast, free swim, a patriotic flyover, back-to-back concerts and a drone show.
Jul4Sat
Lake Forest 4th of July Parade
The "Celebrate Country and Community" Fourth of July Parade, with nearly 14,000 people lining the streets.
Jul4Sat
Mission Viejo July 4th Street Faire & Fireworks
Live entertainment, rides, game booths, food and fireworks.
Jul4Sat
Monrovia 4th of July Concert & Fireworks Show
An Independence Day concert with backyard games and a front-row seat to fireworks.
Jul4Sat
Old Glory Boat Parade
The American Legion Yacht Club's annual boat parade celebrating 250 years of freedom.
Jul4Sat
Orange Park Acres 60th Annual 4th of July Parade
Decorated cars, community groups, horses and more.
Jul4Sat
Palisades 4th of July
The Will Rogers Run, a parade through the Historic Village and an evening event at Palisades High School.
Jul4Sat
Queen Mary 4th of July: 250 Years of Independence
Classic American fun, food, live entertainment and a fireworks show over the Long Beach skyline.
Jul4Sat
Santa Ana Fourth of July
A free community event with live music, food vendors, inflatables and fireworks. Bring a lawn chair and blanket.
Jul4Sat
Santa Monica 4th of July Parade
The 2026 Santa Monica Parade celebrates the arts.
Jul4Sat
Torrance Tribute to America
An evening of music, food and fireworks celebrating America's 250th birthday.