Orange County July 4th Fireworks, Parades & More: 2018 Guide

ORANGE 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 throughout Orange County:

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ALISO VIEJO:

JULY 4: July 4th Celebration - Music & Fireworks. Bounce house and face-painting for the little ones.

• Grand Park/Town Center Amphitheater, 6101 City Lights Dr, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
• 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

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ANAHEIM:

JULY 4: July 4th Firecracker Run, Parade & Fireworks. Fest includes pancake breakfast and Yankee Doodle Dog Show.

• Canyon High School, 220 S Imperial Hwy., Anaheim, CA 92807
• Peralta Canyon Park, 115 N Pinney Drive, Anaheim, CA 92807
• Fireworks at 9 p.m. Peralta Park

JULY 4: July 4th 2018, Independence Day Fireworks: Disneyland. Happiest Place on Earth!

• Disneyland, 1313 Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA 92802
• Show begins at 9:30 p.m.

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BREA:

JULY 4: Annual July 4th Country Fair. Admission free.

• City Hall Park, 401 S. Brea Blvd., Brea, CA 92821
• 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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BUENA PARK

JULY 4: Fourth Of July Fireworks 2018: Knott's Berry Farm.

• Knott's Berry Farm & Soak City Waterpark, 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA 90620

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COSTA MESA:

JULY 4: July 4 Spectacular Music of Chicago & Fireworks. Tickets on sale.

• Pacific Amphitheatre at OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
• Gates open at 6 p.m. for picnicking.

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DANA POINT:

JULY 4: July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza 2018: Harbor.

• 9 p.m.

JULY 4: Fourth Of July Fun & Fireworks 2018: Monarch Beach.

• Monarch Beach Golf Links, 50 Monarch Beach Resort N, Dana Point, California 92629

JULY 4: Ocean Institute's July 4th Fireworks Cruise. Unbeatable view, plus snacks, beer & wine.

• Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, California 92629
• 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
• $45 - $65

JULY 4: 4th Of July Fireworks Extravaganza 2018: Doheny Beach. A great Independence Day tradition.

• Doheny State Beach, 25300 Dana Point Harbor Dr., Dana Point, CA 92629
• Park opens 6 a.m. Fireworks 8:45 p.m.

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FOUNTAIN VALLEY:

JULY 3: Senior Center Independence Day Celebration. Always a fast sell-out.

• NOTE DATE: July 3
• The Center at Founders Village Senior and Community Center, 17967 Bushard St., Fountain Valley, CA

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FULLERTON:

JULY 4: 4th Of July Festival & Fireworks Show. Live music & entertainment.

• Fullerton Union High School, 201 E. Chapman Ave., Fullerton, CA 92832
• 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.

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HUNTINGTON BEACH:

JULY 4: July 4th Parade, Fest & Fireworks. "The largest Independence Day parade west of the Mississippi River."

• 10 a.m. Parade on Main Street from Pacific Coast Highway to Yorktown Avenue.
• Fireworks 9 p.m.

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IRVINE:

JULY 3: Celebrate 4th Of July 2018: Pretend City Museum. Parade Uncle Sam & Lady Liberty fashion show, a star-spangled science lesson and a sparkling craft.

• NOTE DATE: July 3.
• Pretend City Children’s Museum, 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA 92618

JULY 4: July 4th Concert On Green & Fireworks. Tickets on sale.

• Irvine High School Stadium, 4321 Walnut Ave. Irvine CA, 92604
• Gates open 3 p.m. Fireworks 9 p.m.

JULY 4: July 4 Celebration & Fireworks 2018: Woodbridge Village.

• Includes, run, parade, carnival & fireworks

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LADERA RANCH:

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

• Founders Park, 28275 Avendale Boulevard, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694

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LAGUNA BEACH:

JULY 4: 4th Of July Fireworks. A beautiful show from Monument Point.

• Heisler Park, 375 Cliff Dr, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
• 9 p.m.

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LAGUNA HILLS:

JULY 4: Fourth Of July Celebration & Fireworks.

• Community Center & Sports Complex, 25555 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
• 4 p.m. - Carnival Rides, Activities, Music, Food Booths
• 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. - Patriotic Crafts & Face Painting
• 9 p.m. - Mayor's Welcome
• 9:10 p.m. - Fireworks

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LAGUNA NIGUEL:

JULY 4: OC YMCA's July 4th 'Run In Parks' & Dog Walk. A 40-year tradition supporting Orange County YMCA.

• Crown Valley Community Park, 29751 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
• Registration 6 a.m.
• 5K & 10K race 7:30 a.m.
• Children’s races 9:30 a.m.

JULY 4: July 4th Run, Pancakes, Concert & Fireworks. Jam-packed day of festivities.

• 36th Annual Pancake Breakfast - 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Crown Valley Park YMCA, 29831 Crown Valley Pkwy, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677.
• Concert 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Amphitheater Crown Valley Community Park, 29751 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
• Fireworks: 9 pm / LN Regional Park (Over the lake)

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LAGUNA WOODS:

JULY 4: Fourth Of July Celebration & Fireworks.

• 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Laguna Woods Village.

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LAKE FOREST:

JULY 4: 2018 4th Of July Parade & Pancake Breakfast. A hometown Independence Day tradition.

• El Toro High School, 25255 Toledo Way, Lake Forest, CA 9263
• 10 a.m.

JULY 4: July 4 Celebration & Fireworks 2018: Sun & Sail Club.

• Lake Forest II Master Homeowners Association, 24752 Toledo Ln, Lake Forest, California 92630

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LOS ALAMITOS:

JULY 4: 4th Of July Fireworks Spectacular. Admission free at Joint Forces Training Base.

• Joint Forces Training Base, 11206 Lexington Dr, Los Alamitos, CA 90720
• Begins at 4 p.m.

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MISSION VIEJO:

JULY 4: July 4th Street Faire & Fireworks. Music, carnival rides, food & game booths.

• Olympiad Road between Marguerite Parkway and Melinda Road, Mission, Viejo, CA
• Opens at 12 p.m. Fireworks 9 p.m.

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NEWPORT BEACH:

JULY 4: Old Glory Boat Parade. A Newport Harbor tradition.

• Starts off Collins Island and proceeds through Newport Harbor, Newport Beach, CA

JULY 4: July 4th Bike Parade & Community Festival. At Channel Place Park.

• 9 a.m. Bike Parade (36th Street)
• 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Free Community Festival (Channel Place Park)

JULY 4: Mariner's Park July 4th Parade & Celebration. Celebrate the Fourth!

• Mariner's Park, 1300 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach, CA 92660
• Parade 10:30 a.m.

JULY 4: 4th Of July Bands & Fireworks 2018: Newport Dunes. Fun day in the sun with entertainment, food trucks, full bar and fireworks.

• Newport Dunes, 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
• 2 p.m. - 10 p.m.

JULY 4: 4th of July Cruises. Choose from Parade Brunch Cruise or Fireworks Dining Cruise.

• Hornblower South, 2431 W Pacific Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA

JULY 4: 4th of July Fireworks Cruise. Aboard luxury yacht.

• The Ambassador Yacht: Check in: 6:30 p.m. Cruise: 7 p.m. -10 p.m.

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ORANGE:

JULY 3: 3rd of July Celebration & Fireworks.

• NOTE DATE: July 3
• Fred Kelly Stadium/El Modena High School, 3920 Spring St., Orange, CA 92869
• Tickets $7. Two and younger free.

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RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA:

JULY 4: July 4th 2018 Fest For SAMLARC Residents. Fireworks at 9 p.m.

• Lago Santa Margarita Beach Club and Lakeshore Park, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
• Bike and Trike Parade at 10 a.m.
• Games and Activities at 12 p.m.

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SAN CLEMENTE:

JULY 4: 4th of July Fireworks. Outstanding display from the pier.

• San Clemente Pier, Avenida Victoria, San Clemente, CA 92672
• 9 p.m.

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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO:

JULY 4: 4th Of July Carnival, Music & Fireworks. Free games for the family, plus beer & wine garden.

• San Juan Capistrano Sports Park, 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano, CA
• Gates open 12 p.m. Fireworks 9 p.m.
• Carnival runs for several days.

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SANTA ANA:

JULY 4: Annual Fourth Of July Celebration & Fireworks . Includes patriotic History Walk.

• Centennial Park – 3000 W. Edinger Avenue, Santa Ana, CA, 92704
• Admission free.

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SEAL BEACH

JULY 2: July 4th Fest, Fireworks 2018: Old Ranch Country Club.

• NOTE DATE: July 2.
• Old Ranch Country Club, 3901 Lampson Ave., Seal Beach, CA

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TRABUCO CANYON:

JULY 4: 4th Of July Parade 2018. Join the fun!

• Trabuco General Store, 31021 Trabuco Canyon Rd, Trabuco Canyon, California 92678
• 10:30 a.m.

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TUSTIN:

JULY 4: July 4th Celebration& Fireworks. Drinks, snacks & BBQ for sale.

• Tustin High School Stadium, 1171 El Camino Real, Tustin, CA, 92780
• 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.

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YORBA LINDA:

JULY 4: July 4th Fireworks Spectacular. Live music & kids' fun zone.

• Veterans Sports Park, 4756 Valley View Ave., Yorba Linda, CA 92886

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ALSO SEE: Summer Fun Activity Guide: Orange County 2018

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FOR MORE FOURTH OF JULY IN SO CAL:

• San Diego County July 4th Fireworks, Parades & More: 2018 Guide
• LA County July 4th Fireworks, Parades & More: 2018 Guide
• Riverside Co. July 4th Fireworks, Parades & More: 2018 Guide

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