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.
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
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.
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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