July 4th Star-Spangled Spectacular, Parade & Fireworks 2026: SAMLARC, Rancho Santa Margarita

From RSM Landscape and Recreation Corporation:

July 4th Fun in the Sun

8 AM – 9:30 PM | Exclusive Beach Club Access | The Beach Club will open at 8 AM. Access to the Beach Club on July 4th is limited to Members (and guests) with wristbands only. Register for the wristband lottery online from June 1-7 at SAMLARC.org/events. Wristband lottery closed.

10 AM | Patriotic Bike & Trike Parade | Dress up in red, white & blue and bring your decorated bikes & trikes to the Lake. The parade will begin at the Beach Club and end at the Amphitheater, where ice-cold rocket pops will be waiting! 

11 AM – 6 PM | Beach Club Activities | Enjoy summer fun, including DJ music, games, prizes, balloon twister & airbrush artists, community grills, lawn games, watercraft, concessions,  and – of course – swimming in the Lagoon! 

5 – 8 PM | Lakeshore Fun | Stroll around the Lake for an evening of patriotic activities at the Pine Grove and the Amphitheater! Enjoy live music, photo opportunities, a balloon twister,  glitter tattoo artists, face painters, crazy hair artists, crafts, food & dessert trucks! 

8:45 PM | Voice of SAMLARC Performance | The winners of the 2026 Voice of SAMLARC singing contest will perform a cappella renditions of God Bless America and the Star-Spangled Banner before the fireworks show!

9 PM | Watch fireworks soar above the Lago Santa Margarita! Celebrate this patriotic day with friends, family, and a dazzling fireworks display.

Thank you to our Diamond Event Sponsors, Hoag Urgent Care,  CitySide Fiber and Emerald Event Sponsor Shannon Miller Real Estate Specialist. 

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