Carlsbad July 4th Guide To Fireworks, Parades & More 2019

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA – Looking for Independence Day celebrations in your area? Check out Patch's annual event guide with details to the 2019 hometown happenings in Carlsbad and throughout San Diego County.

Find an event near you, don your red, white and blue, and Happy Fourth of July 2019!

Do note dates as not all events occur on Thursday, July 4, and double-check with event organizers to confirm times and locations in case activities were updated or changed since posted.

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ALPINE:

JULY 4: 4th of July Parade & Fun Children's Activities. Parade ends at the Alpine Community Center where there will be live music and activities for the children.

• Parade kicks off 10 a.m., proceeding on Alpine Boulevard.
• Activities & Music at Alpine Community Center.

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CARLSBAD:

JULY 4: 'Red, White & BOOM!' & Fireworks 2019: Legoland. Fun at park includes parade, picnic games and shows.

• LEGOLAND California, One LEGOLAND Drive, Carlsbad, California 92008
• 1 p.m. - 9 p.m. Fireworks at 8: 30 p.m.

JULY 4: July 4th BBQ & Fireworks Viewing 2019: 20|Twenty, Westin. A classic American, chef-prepared barbeque with fireworks views from the Westin Carlsbad Resort and Spa property.

• 20|Twenty Grill, 5480 Grand Pacific Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008
• Dinner: 6 p.m. Fireworks: 8:30 p.m.

JULY 4: July 4th Dinner & Fireworks 2019: Park Hyatt Aviara. With live music and a special dinner buffet. Tickets on sale.

• Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, 7100 Aviara Resort Dr, Carlsbad, California 92011
• 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

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CHULA VISTA:

JULY 4: July 4th Fest, Food Trucks & Fireworks. Events at Mountain Hawk Park and Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center.

• Mountain Hawk Park, 1475 Lake Crest Drive, Chula Vista, CA -Opens at 6 a.m.
• Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center, 2800 Olympic Parkway, Chula Vista, CA -Opens at 6 p.m.
• Fireworks 9 p.m.

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CORONADO:

JULY 2: Hotel Del Beach Bash & Fireworks. Patriotic time at the Hotel Del Coronado.

• Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave., Coronado, CA 92118
• 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. with fireworks at 8:45 p.m.
• Tickets required.

JULY 3: C4 Foundation's July 3rd Benefit Concert. "Kick off July 4th weekend by dancing the night away with the lively sounds of Nate Nathan and the MacDaddy-O's Band! Special Guest - Gonzo!"

• Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, California 92118
• 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

JULY 4: Crown City Classic 4th of July Run.

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

JULY 4: 4th of July Run, Parade, Concert & Fireworks.

• Crown City Classic 4th of July Run 2019: Tidelands Park. Registration 5:30 a.m.
• Art in the Park – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Spreckels Park, 6th & Orange Avenue.
• Rough Water Swim: 8:30 a.m.: Central Beach. Check-In at 7:30 a.m.
• Crown City Mile on Orange (Men's, Women's Youth Mile and Kids 1/2 Mile): 9:15 a.m. Orange Avenue from 4th Street to Star Park Circle.
• Independence Day Parade: 10 a.m. Orange Avenue from 1st Street to Churchill Place.
• Concert in the Park: 4 p.m. Spreckels Park, 6th and Orange. With Coronado Concert Band.
• Fireworks Over Glorietta Bay: 9 p.m

JULY 4: July 4th 'Big Bay Boom' Fireworks. Viewing from Coronado.

• Four barges on San Diego Bay launch fireworks at 9 p.m.

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DEL MAR:

JULY 4: 4th Of July Parade 2019: Powerhouse Park. Old-fashioned family festivities!

• Powerhouse Park, Coast Boulevard, Del Mar, CA
• Pledge of allegiance: 9:20 a.m.; Parade: 9:30 a.m.

JULY 4: 4th Of July Celebration & Fireworks at SD Fair. Arrive early and stay late for full day of Independence Day fun.

• Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, California 92014
• 10 a.m. to midnight. Fireworks 9 p.m.

JULY 4: Wicked 4th of July Fireworks & Luau Dinner. "Celebrate the 4th of July perched high above the lights of the Fair, enjoying the Fireworks Spectacular from our Wicked Wahine rooftop 'speakeasy.'"

• Wicked Wahine Rooftop Bar, Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar, CA
• Doors open: 5 p.m.; Dinner served: 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m.; Fireworks: 9 p.m.

JULY 4: July 4th Sunset BBQ & Fireworks 2019: Fairmont Grand Del Mar. With live music by The John Stanley Band.

• 6:45 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
• Fairmont Grand Del Mar, 5300 Grand Del Mar Court, San Diego, California 92130

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4S Ranch:

JULY 4: 4th of July Carnival & Fireworks. Wristbands on sale for carnival.

• Carnival: 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Linear Park, 4S Ranch, San Diego, CA 92127
• Fireworks: Gates open 7 p.m. Del Norte High School, 16601 Nighthawk Ln, San Diego, CA 92127

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EL CAJON:

JULY 4: Annual 4th of July Picnic & Fireworks. Arrive early to find your best picnic & viewing spot. Entertainment, too.

• John F Kennedy Park, Rec Center & Skate Park, 1675 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, California 92019
• 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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ENCINITAS:

JULY 4: 4th of July Parade 2019: San Diego Botanic Garden. Wear red, white & blue!

• San Diego Botanic Garden, 230 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas, California 92024
• 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Parade: 10:30 a.m.

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ESCONDIDO:

JULY 4: Independence Day July 4th Festival & Fireworks. Music, food trucks and a special performance by the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band.

• California Center for the Arts, 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, California 92025
• 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Fireworks: 9 p.m.

JULY 6: July 4th-Inspired Safari Cookout: SD Zoo Safari Park. "Enjoy a delicious Fourth of July-inspired barbecue buffet at the Safari Park, with live music and entertainment. A cash bar will be available."

• San Diego Zoo Safari Park, 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd, Escondido, California 92027
• 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

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IMPERIAL BEACH:

JULY 4: July 4th Independence Day Fireworks. The Navy Band kicks off the show!

• Portwood Pier Plaza, 10 Evergreen Ave., Imperial Beach, CA, 91932
• Navy Band: 7 p.m. Fireworks: 9 p.m.

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JULIAN:

JULY 4: July 4th Parade & BBQ. Also planned a dance and buggy rides around the quaint town.

• Main Street, Downtown Julian, CA
• 10 a.m.: Music & flyover. 12 p.m.: Parade

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LA JOLLA:

JUNE 29: Energy Independence Day Celebration. At Farmer & Seahorse. RSVPs required & space is limited.

• Farmer & The Seahorse, 10996 Torreyana Road, San Diego, CA 92121

JULY 4: Bird Rock 4th of July Festival & Parade. Patriotic parade & fun-filled after-party. Donations being accepted.

• 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• Beaumont Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037

JULY 4: July 4th Dinner 2019: George's At The Cove. "Join us for a full dining experience across all of our levels."

• 5:30 p.m.- 11:3o p.m.
• George's at the Cove, 1250 Prospect St, La Jolla, California 92037

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LA MESA:

JULY 4: Lake Murray July 4th Fireworks & Music Fest. A day of food, fun, bands and fireworks.

• Lake Murray Playground Project, 7001 Murray Park Dr, San Diego, California 92119
• 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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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. "A really spectacular fireworks show from the OB Pier."

• OB Pier, Ocean Beach, CA
• 9 p.m.

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OCEANSIDE:

JUNE 29: 25th Annual Independence Parade. "Come see floats, bands, walking groups, classic cars and more."

• Coast Highway from Wisconsin Street to Civic Center Drive, Oceanside CA
• 10 a.m.

JULY 3: Independence Day Fireworks Show. A pre-July 4th chance to see a great show!

• El Corazon at Rancho Del Oro Road, Oceanside, CA
• 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

JULY 4: July 4th Yankee Doodle Dinghy Parade. A fun event open to all and sponsored by the Oceanside Yacht Club.

• Oceanside Harbor, Oceanside, CA
• 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

JULY 4: July 4th Activities At The Beach. Fun for the kids planned!

• Beach and Pier, Oceanside, CA
• Begins 10 a.m., runs all day.

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POWAY:

JULY 4: Old-Fashioned 4th Of July Celebration & Fireworks. Full day includes veterans ceremony.

• Festivities: Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road, Poway, CA 92064
• 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Fireworks: Poway High School, 15500 Espola Road, Poway, CA 92064
• Gates open 6 p.m. Fireworks 9 p.m.

JULY 4: 4th of July Veterans Park Ceremony. "Join VFW Post 7907 and the Poway Veterans Park Committee for a ceremony to honor those who selflessly served our Country."

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

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RAMONA:

JULY 4: July 4th Family Picnic & Fireworks. Fundraising underway with Rotary Club.

• 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• Olive Peirce Middle School,1521 Hanson Lane, Ramona CA

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RANCHO BERNARDO:

JULY 4: Spirit Of July Fourth: Fair, Fun, Fireworks. Extravaganza complete with parade, pet contest, veterans ceremony and more!

• 9 a.m. Community Fair: Webb Park, Avena Place and Bernardo Center Drive, San Diego, CA 92128
• 3:30 p.m. The Fourth Of July Parade. Downtown Rancho Bernardo

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RANCHO SANTA FE:

JULY 4: Annual 4th of July Parade & Picnic.

• Parade 1 p.m.
• Picnic & Concert 1:30 p.m.
• Rancho Santa Fe, CA

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SAN DIEGO:

JULY 4: Old Town 4th Of July Parade & Celebration. "Experience a Fourth of July like it would have been in the 1800s."

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

JULY 4: July 4th 'Big Bay Boom' Fireworks. Multiple viewing spots for the grand show.

• Four barges on San Diego Bay launch fireworks at 9 p.m.

JULY 4: 4th Of July Celebration & Fireworks 2019: USS Midway. This patriotic event typically sells out. Tickets on sale.

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

JULY 4: Fourth of July Fireworks Show 2019: SeaWorld. With option for reserved seating in Bayside Amphitheater.

• SeaWorld San Diego, 500 SeaWorld Drive, San Diego, California 92109
• Show Time: 9:40 p.m.

JULY 4: 4th Of July Dinner On Berkeley 2019: Maritime Museum. "The observation deck of the MMSD’s historic 1898 steam ferryboat Berkeley offers guests a spectacular view of the fireworks over San Diego Bay."

• Two seatings: 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
• Maritime Museum of San Diego, 1492 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, California 92101

JULY 4: Lake Murray July 4th Fireworks & Music Fest. A day of food, fun, bands and fireworks.

• Lake Murray Playground Project, 7001 Murray Park Dr, San Diego, California 92119
• 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

JULY 4: Rock the Boat July 4th Family Fireworks Cruise. Delicious dinner buffet, DJ, dancing and a great view of the fireworks. All ages.

• 970 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
• 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.

JULY 4: Wine (& Beer!) Train Tour. "Visit four urban stops for delicious wine (about 15 tastes!), delicious snacks and a light luncheon."

• 11:45 a.m. - 5:30 p.m

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SAN MARCOS:

JULY 4: Fourth Of July Fireworks Extravaganza. With live music & family fun.

• Bradley Park, 1587 Linda Vista Drive, San Marcos, California 92078
• 6 p.m. -- Fireworks: 9 p.m.

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SAN YSIDRO:

JULY 6: Independence Day Festival At The Border.

• 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Cesar Chávez Park, Larsen Field, San Ysidro, CA

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SANTEE:

JULY 4: July 4th Fun Zone, Food & Fireworks. Includes live music and patriotic ceremony.

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

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SCRIPPS RANCH:

JULY 4: 4th of July Parade & Festivities. Always a popular community event.

• Hoyt Park, Aviary Drive and Canyon Lake Drive San Diego, CA 92131
• Parade: 10 a.m.

JULY 4: 4th of July Run & Ride 2019. An event that fits everyone in the family. Perfect way to launch Independence Day!

• Times and locations vary, Scripps Ranch, San Diego, CA

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UNIVERSITY CITY:

JULY 4: Annual July 4th Celebration, 5K & Fun Run. A 20-plus- year community tradition!

• 7:45 a.m. – 7 p.m.
• Standley Recreation Center, 3585 Governor Drive, San Diego, CA 92122

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VISTA:

JULY 4: Independence Day Concert & Fireworks. Military honors, plus concert by The Mar Dels.

• Moonlight Amphitheatre, 1250 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista, California 92084
• 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• 6:30 p.m.: Light Up the Night Dinner Begins
• 7:15 p.m.: Military and Sponsor Recognition Ceremony on-stage at the Amphitheatre.
• 7:35 p.m.: Sensation Show Band
• 9 p.m.: Fireworks.
• The Sensation Show Band resumes playing following fireworks until 10 p.m.

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ALSO SEE: Summer Fun Activity Guide: San Diego County 2019

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