Have you started planning yet? The 4th of July is right around the corner and there are many celebrations going on through out Orange County. Here is a list of the 4th of July family celebrations for 2014.
Since most cities in the O.C. are no longer allowing fireworks, we must travel to see a spectacular show. Here is a list of what I’ve found to be going on around Orange County:
ALISO VIEJO:
Date: July 4th Location: Grand Park at Town Center Amphitheater Time: 6:00pm-9:30pm There will be:- Live Entertainment
- Food & Beverages Available For Purchase
- Arts & Crafts
- Complimentary Face Painting
- Carnival Games
- Complimentary Bounce Houses
- Fireworks
ANAHEIM:
Date: July 4th Event: “Disneyland Fireworks” Location: Disneyland Time: 9:30pm There will be:- Check out Downtown Disney for their firework
- If you don’t want to head into the park
ANAHEIM HILLS:
Date: July 4th Event: “Firecracker Run and Activities” Location: Canyon High School or Peralta Park Time: Through the Day There will be:- Firecracker Run @Canyon High School 7:00am
- Pancake Breakfast @Canyon High School 8:00am
- Yankee Doodle Dog Show @Canyon High School 10:00am
- Food Booths @Peralta Park 3:00pm
- Entertainment @Peralta Park 6:00pm
- Fireworks @Peralta Park 9:00pm
BREA :
Date: July 4th Event: “Country Fair” Location: City Hall Park: 401 S. Brea Blvd. Time: 7am-4pm There will be:- Pancake Breakfast 7am
- Fair 10am – 4pm
- Kiddie Parade
- Food for purchase
- Games
- Entertainment
- Exhibits
- Swimming at The Plunge $2 per person
BUENA PARK:
Date: July 4th Event: “Knott’s Berry Farm” Location: Knott’s Berry Farm: 8039 Beach Blvd. Time: 9:00pmCOTO DE CAZA/RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA:
Date: July 4th Event: “Coto de Caza Parade” Location: Plano Trabuco To Coto Sports Park Time: 10:00am There will be:- Parade 10:00am
Date: July 4th Event: “County Fair” Location: Coto Sports Park: Corner of Coto de Caza Drive & Plano Trabuco Road Time: 11:00am There will be:
- Kid Zone
- Bounce House
- Carnival Games
- Food Vendors
- Beer & Wine Garden
CYPRESS – LOS ALAMITOS – ROSSMOOR – SEAL BEACH:
Date: July 4th Location: Joint Forces Training Base Time: 4pm There will be:- Food Court
- Kids Fun Zone
- Vendor Booths
- Entertainment
- Fireworks 9:00pm
DANA POINT:
Date: July 4th Event: “Fireworks Extravaganza” Location: Doheny State Beach: 25300 Dana Point Harbor Dr. Time: 9:00pm There will be:- Fireworks – Tune into KSBR 88.5FM for synchronized music
FULLERTON:
Date: July 4th Location: Fullerton High School Stadium: Corner of Lemon & Berkeley Time: 5pm-9:30pm There will be:- Small Fee $2-$4 for Activities
- Food Available For Purchase
- Vendors
- Parking is FREE
- Fireworks
HAWAIIAN GARDENS:
Date: June 29th Event: Independence Day Celebration Location: Furgeson Elementary School : 22215 Elaine Ave. Lakewood Time: 3:00pm There will be:- Live Entertainment
- Food Booths
- Carnival Rides
- Fireworks
HUNTINGTON BEACH:
Date: July 4 – July 7 Event: “4th of July Parade & Festival” Location: Downtown Huntington Time: 10am-9pm (Fri & Sat)/6pm Sun There will be:- Music
- Entertainment
- Vendor Booths
- Parade
Date: July 4th Event: “4th of July” Location: Huntington Beach Pier Time: 9:00pm There will be:
- Surf City 5K Run
- Lake Park Breakfast 6:30am – 11:00am
- 110th Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade
- Fireworks
IRVINE:
Date: July 4th Event: “Concerts On The Green & Firework Festival” Location: Irvine High School Stadium: 4321 Walnut Ave. Time: 3pm-9pm There will be:- Live Music
- Kids Actrivities
- Presentation of Colors
- Pyro Musical Sky Concert & Fireworks
- Food Available For Purchase
- TICKETS: $12-Adult; $8-Child
- 2 & Under FREE
LA PALMA :
Date: July 4th Event: “Fitness Run for Fun” Location: La Plama Central Park Time: 8:00am There will be:- 5K Run, 5K Walk, 10K Run
- Pancake Breakfast 7:30am
- Live Entertainment
- Family Fun Zone 8am
- Yankee Doodle Dash (Kid Run 2yr-12yr)
- Awards Ceremony
LAGUNA NIGUEL :
Date: July 4th Event: YMCA 36th Annual Run In The Park Location: YMCA: 29831 Crown Valley Park Way, Laguna Niguel Time: 7:30am There will be:- Run/Walk
- Chamber Breakfast 7:30am – 11:30am
- Kids Race 9:30am
Date: July 4th Event: Concerts & Fireworks In The Park Location: Crown Valley Community Park: 29751 Crown Valley Parkway Time: 6pm-8pm There will be:
- Music
- Fireworks 9pm
- Swimming
LAKE FOREST:
Date: July 4th Event: “4th Of July Parade” Location: Toledo Way & Ridge Route (In Front of El Toro High) Time: 10:00am-2pm There will be:- Parade
Date: July 4th Event: “Firecracker 5K Run/Walk” Location: El Toro High School Time: 7:30am There will be:
- Fireworks
LONG BEACH:
Date: July 4th Location: Queen Mary Time: 12:00pm – 11:00pm There will be:- *Tickets Required
- Family Friendly Activities
- Live Entertainment
- Fireworks
MISSION VIEJO:
Date: July 4th Event: “July 4th Street Faire & Firework Spectacular” Location: Olympiad Road Between Marguerite Pkwy & Melinda Road Time: 12pm-9:30pm There will be:- Live Entertainment
- Carnival Rides
- Crafts
- Games/Contests
- Vendor Booths
- Fireworks
NEWPORT BEACH :
Date: July 4th & 6th Location: Newport Dunes:1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach Time: 12pm-10pm There will be:- Tickets available for purchase
- Crafts
- Games
- Face Painting
- Fireworks
- Tickets available for purchase
Date: July 4th Location: Newport Harbor Time: 12:30pm There will be:
- Boat Parade
- Pancake breakfast 7-11am
- BBQ Lunch and Dinner 12-5pm
ORANGE :
Date: July 3th Location: Fred Kelly Stadium at El Modina High School: 3920 Spring Street Time: 4pm-9pm There will be:- Food
- Entertainment
- Games
- Admission is $7 and 2 and under FREE
- Fireworks
SAN CLEMENTE:
Date: July 4th Location: San Clemente Pier Time: 9pm There will be:- Fireworks
YORBA LINDA:
Date: July 4th Location: Veterans Park: 4756 Valley View Ave Time: 5pm There will be:- Entertainment
- Inflatables
- Food Vendors
- Games
- Face Painting
- Fireworks
The 4th of July family celebrations list was compiled in the beginning of June. As with all events, be sure to check your local city’s website for updated information.
