America250 Events In Southern California: What's Happening Through July 4

The Fourth of July will carry extra meaning this year in Southern California with events centered around the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

In SoCal, residents can find parades, concerts, history programs, fireworks, volunteer opportunities and family-friendly celebrations leading up to Independence Day.

America250, the national semiquincentennial initiative, is encouraging communities to take part through local commemorations, block parties, service projects and July 4 events. State and local commissions, historical societies, museums, libraries, parks departments and civic groups are also hosting events tied to the milestone.

Here are some America250 and Independence Day events happening in Southern California from now through July 4:

June 20: BAPS Charities Walk/Run 2026 Celebrates America 250, Thousand Oaks

June 26: America250 Dinner, Service and Watch Party, Los Alamitos

June 28: Americana 2026: The Spirit of '76, La Cañada Flintridge

June 28: Drone Light Show and Festival, Lakeview Terrace

June 28: For Honor and Glory, Beaumont

July 1: 250th Anniversary Celebration, Buena Park

July 1: Chino Hills Independence Celebration, Chino Hills

July 1: Stars & Stripes Fiesta, Cathedral City

July 2: Placentia Patriotic Concert, Placentia

July 3: Adelanto Residents Rock the U.S. Block Party, Adelanto

July 3: Freedom Fest, Los Angeles

July 3: Liberty Station Anchored in Freedom Parade and Community Festival, San Diego

July 3: Stars, Stripes and Drone Lights, San Dimas

July 3: Stars, Stripes and Sounds: Celebrate Oxnard, America 250, Oxnard

July 3-4: Desi Roots, American Dreams, Chino Hills

July 4: 4th of July Celebration, Imperial Beach

July 4: 4th of July Celebration, La Habra

July 4: 4th of July Celebration Celebrating America's 250th, Gardena

July 4: 4th of July North and South Lake Bridge Lights, Irvine

July 4: 4th of July Spectacular, Yorba Linda

July 4: 50th Anniversary Carnival, Irvine

July 4: 76th Annual John Olguin Fire Works Show, San Pedro

July 4: 122nd Annual July 4 Parade, Huntington Beach

July 4: Above the Boom, Big Bear Lake

July 4: America's 250th Birthday, Victorville

July 4: Anaheim Hills 4th Celebration, Anaheim

July 4: Beach Chair B-I-N-G-O, Irvine

July 4: Big Bay Boom, San Diego

July 4: Chino Fireworks Spectacular, Chino

July 4: City of Walnut 4th, Walnut

July 4: Claremont 4th of July Celebration, Claremont

July 4: Country Fair, Brea

July 4: Disneyland 4th Fireworks, Anaheim

July 4: Drone and Fireworks Spectacular, Irvine

July 4: Fireworks Over the Ocean, Huntington Beach

July 4: Flagship's July 4th Fireworks Cruise, San Diego

July 4: Fleet Week's Military Moment, San Diego

July 4: FourthFest, Eastvale

July 4: Fullerton 4th Festival, Fullerton

July 4: Golden Anniversary Boat Races, Irvine

July 4: Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade, Huntington Beach

July 4: Huntington Beach Independence Day Event, Huntington Beach

July 4: Industry Hills 4th, Industry Hills

July 4: La Habra Heights 4th Parade, La Habra Heights

July 4: Lakeland Village Celebrates America, Lake Elsinore

July 4: Los Angeles Harbor America250, San Pedro

July 4: July 4 Benefit Show, Los Angeles

July 4: July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza, Woodland Hills

July 4: July 4th Street Fair and Fireworks Spectacular, Mission Viejo

July 4: Knott's Berry Farm 4th, Buena Park

July 4: Lakeside Fun Run, Calabasas

July 4: Pier Plaza Festival, Huntington Beach

July 4: Ralph J. Redington 5K/10K Run and Kids Run, Irvine

July 4: Rancho Palos Verdes Fourth of July Celebration, Rancho Palos Verdes

July 4: San Juan Starts & Stripes – America's 250th Block Party, Fullerton

July 4: Starlight on Tour: 4th of July Concert and Drone Show, Burbank

July 4: Stars, Stripes and Stacks: Pancake Breakfast, Irvine

July 4: Surf City Run, Huntington Beach

July 4: The Pacific Symphony Performance, Irvine

July 4: Torrance Civic Center 4th, Torrance

July 4: Wheels on Parade – A Golden Anniversary Ride, Irvine

July 4: Woodbridge Village Association 4th of July Celebration, Irvine

July 5: Agoura Hills Summer Concerts: America 250 Celebration, Agoura Hills

July 5: Downtown Culver City Independence Celebration, Culver City

How To Add An Event

Know of another America250, Fourth of July or community history event near Southern California? Add it to the Patch calendar or email a news release to Editor Kristina Houck at kristina.houck@patch.com. Include the event name, date, time, location, cost and a link for more information.

Before You Go

Residents planning to attend July 4 events should check with organizers before heading out, as weather, parking rules, security plans and fireworks schedules may change.

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