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July 2026

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4th of July is for Families (Newport Peninsula)

Sat, Jul 4 · Bike parade 9 AM; festival 9:30 to 11:30 AM
Channel Place Park, Newport Beach

The 15th annual Newport Peninsula Bike Parade and festival with carnival games, arts and crafts, lawn games and music.

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Independence Day on the Back Bay 2026

Sat, Jul 4 · Resort opens 8 AM; fireworks 9 PM
Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina, Newport Beach

Live entertainment, activities, water sports, food trucks, full bars and a fireworks show.

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Old Glory Boat Parade

Sat, Jul 4 · 1 to 3:30 PM
Newport Harbor, Newport Beach

The American Legion Yacht Club's annual boat parade celebrating 250 years of freedom.

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Year-round favorites

Good any week of the year

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Balboa Fun Zone

Year-round
Newport Beach

A waterfront classic with a Ferris wheel, arcade, harbor cruises and dining.

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Fashion Island

Year-round
Newport Beach

Open-air shopping and dining with ocean breezes and events through the year.

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