Saturday, June 27th
Oceanside Independence Parade | Oceanside
The 30th annual parade travels north on Coast Highway from Wisconsin Avenue to Civic Center Drive. 10 AM–12 PM.
Cost: Free | Learn More
Friday, July 3rd
Oceanside Fireworks & Drone Display | Oceanside
Gates open at 4 PM with lawn games, crafts, food trucks, and live music beginning at 7 PM. The fireworks and drone display begins at 9 PM at the SoCal Soccer Complex at El Corazon.
Cost: Free | Learn More
Frontwave Arena July 3rd Summer Spectacular | Oceanside
21+ event with views of Oceanside’s fireworks and drone show beginning at 9 PM. 5:30–10:30 PM.
Cost: Ticketed | Learn More
Lakehouse Resort Independence Day Carnival | San Marcos
Lakeside carnival with games, BBQ favorites, music, and family-friendly activities. 10 AM—3 PM.
Cost: Ticketed | Learn More
Saturday, July 4th
LEGOLAND Red, White & BOOM! | Carlsbad
Family-friendly entertainment, dance parties, meet-and-greets, lawn games, and fireworks are included with regular park admission.
Cost: Included with admission | Learn More
San Diego County Fair Fireworks Spectacular | Del Mar
Fireworks at the Corona Grandstand Stage, with Marine Band San Diego at 7:30 PM.
Cost: Fair admission required; reserved grandstand seating available separately | Learn More
Bradley Park Red, White and BOOM! | San Marcos
Community fireworks celebration at Bradley Park. Event begins at 5 PM; Fireworks begin at 9 PM.
Cost: Free | Learn More
Park Hyatt Aviara BBQ & Firework Spectacular | Carlsbad
Festive dining, live entertainment, family fun, and resort fireworks. 5:30–8:30 PM
Cost: Ticketed | Learn More
Omni La Costa Star-Spangled Spectacular | Carlsbad
All-ages celebration with food, entertainment, activities, and fireworks. 6–9:30 PM
Cost: Ticketed | Learn More
Independence Day Celebration | Vista
Brengle Terrace Park opens at 7 AM; Moonlight Amphitheatre opens at 5 PM; fireworks at 9 PM.
Cost: $5 Moonlight Amphitheater admission | Learn More
Escondido Independence Day Festival | Escondido
The 61st Annual Independence Day Festival returns with live music, vendors, food, and fireworks at Grape Day Park. 4:30—9:30 PM.
Cost: Free | Learn More
Rancho Bernardo Spirit of the Fourth | Rancho Bernardo
57th annual fair, parade, concert, and fireworks celebration. Starts at 9 AM.
Cost: Free / Donations Accepted | Learn More
Camp Pendleton 4th of July at Del Mar Beach | Camp Pendleton
For authorized military personnel & their guests. Beach hours 6 AM–10 PM, concessions/vendors, Family Fun Zone, live entertainment, and fireworks at 9 PM.
Cost: Free | Learn More
La Jolla 4th of July Drone Spectacular | La Jolla
500 synchronized drones over the shoreline, with primary public viewing at the south end of Kellogg Park. Show begins at 8:45 PM.
Cost: Free | Learn More
