Escondido July 4th Fireworks, Parades & More: 2018 Guide

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA – Looking to catch a July 4th fireworks show, parade or festival this year?

Check out the town-by-town listings below of Independence Day celebrations and events for 2018 in Escondido and throughout the San Diego region:

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ALPINE:

JULY 4: 4th Of July Parade & Festival. Parade participants welcome!

• Parade: West Victoria Drive to Alpine Boulevard, Alpine CA
• Festival: Alpine Community Center Park, 1830 Alpine Blvd, Alpine, CA 91901
• 10 a.m.

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CARLSBAD:

JULY 4: July 4 Red, White & Boom Fun, Fireworks 2018: Legoland. A family tradition, and new this year -- a patriotic costume parade.

• Legoland, 1 Legoland Drive, Carlsbad, California 92009
• 1 p.m. - 9 p.m. Fireworks at 8: 30 p.m.

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CHULA VISTA:

JULY 4: Fourth Fest At The Lake 2018: Mtn. Hawk Park. Fern Street Circus will entertain the children.

• Mountain Hawk Park, 1475 Lake Crest Dr., Chula Vista, California 91915
• All-day event.

JULY 4: July 4th Fest & Fireworks 2018: Training Center. Gates open at 6 p.m.

• Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center 2800 Olympic Parkway Chula Vista, California 91915
• Fireworks 9 p.m.

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CORONADO:

JULY 1: Independence Beach Bash & Fireworks. Great music & firepits with s'mores!

• NOTE DATE: July 1.
• Tickets $25.

JULY 4: July 4th 'Crown City Classic' Patriotic Runs. New this year, a 1-mile run through downtown.

• Coronado Tidelands Park, 2000 Mullinex Dr., Coronado, California 92118
• 7 a.m. - 10 a.m.

JULY 4: 4th of July Parade, Concert Band & Fireworks . A perfect Independence Day.

• 10 a.m. Annual Independence Day Parade.
• 4 p.m. Concert in the Park at Spreckels Park.
• 9 p.m. Fireworks Over Glorietta Bay.

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DEL MAR:

JULY 4: 4th Of July Parade 2018: Powerhouse Park. A community tradition.

• Coast Boulevard, Del Mar, CA
• 9 a.m.

JULY 4: July 4th Fireworks & Dance Party at San Diego Co. Fair. DJ SteevieWild keeps party lively immediately after Fair’s July 4th fireworks show.

• Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, California 92014

JULY 4: 4th of July Festivities 2018: Fairmont Grand. A day of BBQ & music at upscale hotel.

• Fairmont Grand Del Mar, 5300 Grand Del Mar Court, Del Mar, CA 92130
• 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.

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EL CAJON:

JULY 4: 4th Of July Picnic & Fireworks . Kiddie train, music & lots of fun at Kennedy Park.

• Kennedy Park, 1675 E. Madison Ave., El Cajon, CA
• 1 p.m. - 9 p.m.

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ENCINITAS:

JULY 4: 4th Of July Parade 2018: San Diego Botanic Garden. Wear your red, white & blue!

• San Diego Botanic Garden, 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024
• 10 a.m.

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ESCONDIDO:

JULY 4: Independence Day July 4th Festival & Fireworks. Admission free, and VIP area available, too.

• Great Green, Center for the Arts, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido, CA 92025
• 4 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m.

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IMPERIAL BEACH:

JULY 4: July 4th Independence Day Fireworks 2018: IB Pier. A great community event.

• Imperial Beach Pier, Imperial Beach, CA
• 4 p.m. - Fireworks at 9 p.m.

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JULIAN:

JULY 4: Star Spangled July 4th Parade & BBQ . A popular community tradition

• Main Street, Downtown Julian, CA
• Starts at 10 a.m.

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LA MESA:

JULY 4: Lake Murray July 4th Music Fest & Fireworks. Fundraising underway.

• Lake Murray Regional Park, San Diego, California 92119

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MIRA MESA:

JULY 4: 4th Of July Parade, Family Fun Day & Fireworks . Pancake breakfast, too.

• Mira Mesa Community Park, 8575 New Salem St, San Diego, CA 92126
• Pancake breakfast 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. (Mira Mesa Senior Center)
• Family fun in park - 11 a.m.
• Parade 11:30 a.m. (Mira Mesa Boulevard)
• Fireworks 9 p.m.

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OCEAN BEACH

JULY 4: 4th Of July Fireworks Spectacular. A great time, but please "mallow out," and don't toss marshmallows.

• OB Pier, Ocean Beach, CA
• 9 p.m.

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OCEANSIDE:

JULY 3: Independence Fireworks, Music & Food Trucks. Enjoy the show!

• NOTE DATE: July 3.
• Oceanside Blvd and Rancho del Oro Road, Oceanside, CA
• 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

JULY 4: Beach Fest & Dinghy Parade. A day of patriotic fun.

• Oceanside Beach and Pier, Oceanside, CA - 10 a.m.
• The Yankee Doodle Dinghy Parade: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Oceanside Harbor

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POWAY:

JULY 4: Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration. "Patriotic entertainment, gun fighting re-enactments, free children's crafts, train displays, and old-fashioned games."

• Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road, Poway, CA 92064
• 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

JULY 4: 4th of July Veterans Park Ceremony . "Honor those who selflessly served."

• Veterans Park, 14134 Midland Road, Poway, CA 92064
• 11 a.m.

JULY 4: 4th of July Fireworks. "Games, activities, and a DJ spinning the tunes round out the fun."

• Poway High School, 15500 Espola Road, Poway, CA 92064
• Cost: $5 per person at the gate. Children 11 and under are FREE.

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RAMONA:

JULY 4: 4th Of July Community Celebration & Fireworks. Kids' zone, face-painting, DJ & more!

• Olive Peirce Middle School, 1521 Hanson Ln, Ramona, CA 92065
• 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

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RANCHO BERNARDO:

JULY 4: 'Spirit Of Fourth' 2018 Parade, Fair & Fireworks. Includes popular Patriotic Pet Contest.

• 9 a.m. The Community Fair at Webb Park, off Bernardo Center Drive near Webb Lake, Avena Place and Bernardo Center Drive San Diego, CA 92128.
• Freedom Run - 5K Run / 1 Mile Walk.
• 3:30 p.m. The Fourth Of July Parade. Downtown Rancho Bernardo
• 6 p.m. -9:30 p.m. Fireworks and entertainment. Athletic Field of Bernardo Heights Middle School at 12990 Paseo Lucido.

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SAN DIEGO:

JULY 4: 'Old Town 4th Of July' Parade & Family Fun. Old-timey cherry-pit spitting & egg toss, too!

• Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, San Diego Avenue and Twiggs Street, San Diego, CA
• 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

JULY 4: 4th Of July Celebration & Fireworks 2018: USS Midway. "The biggest family party in town!"

• USS Midway Museum, 910 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
• 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

JULY 4: July 4th 'Big Bay Boom' Fireworks Show. Four barges on San Diego Bay launch fireworks.

• San Diego Bay, San Diego, CA
• 9 p.m.

JULY 4: Lake Murray July 4th Music Fest & Fireworks. Fundraising underway.

• Lake Murray Regional Park, San Diego, California 92119

JULY 4: July 4th Fireworks Spectacular 2018: SeaWorld. Fireworks shows run nightly July 4-7.

• SeaWorld San Diego, 500 SeaWorld Drive, San Diego, CA 92109

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SAN MARCOS:

JULY 4: July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza & Celebration. Children's activities & music from Liquid Blue.

• Bradley Park, 1587 Linda Vista Drive, San Marcos, California 92078
• 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

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SAN YSIDRO:

JULY 1: 'Independence Day At Border' Fest & Fireworks. Held on Sunday before July 4th, with ample family activities

• NOTE DATE: July 1.
• Larsen Field, Cesar Chavez Park, 455 Sycamore Rd., San Ysidro CA, 92173
• Admission free.

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SANTEE:

JULY 4: July 4th Music, Ceremony & Fireworks . Kids' Fun Zone all afternoon and evening, too.

• Town Center Community Park East, 550 Park Center Drive, Santee, California 92071
• Patriotic Ceremony - 6 p.m.
• Kid's Fun Zone - 2:30 p.m. 10 p.m.
• Spectacular Fireworks Display - 9 p.m.
• Parking $5 per car, no in and out privileges

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SCRIPPS RANCH:

JULY 4: 4th of July Run & Ride . 10K, family fun run, 12-mile family bike ride, plus 28- and 50-mile rides. Beer garden, too!

• Some events Miramar Lake to Hoyt Park, 10158 Aviary Dr, San Diego, CA 92131

JULY 4: July 4th Parade & Festivities. A great, community Independence Day celebration.

• Parade 10 a.m. at Red Cedar Avenue, and ends at Hoyt Park on Canyon Lake Drive.
• Festivities at Hoyt 11 a.m.

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VISTA:

JULY 4: July 4th Independence Day BBQ & Fireworks. Tickets on sale for Light Up the Night Dinner.

• Brengle Terrace Park / Moonlight Amphitheatre, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista, CA

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ALSO SEE: Summer Fun Activity Guide: San Diego County 2018

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