Fourth of July Events in Orange County

An overview of Fourth of July events sponsored by cities and civic groups. Some festivities are actually scheduled for July 3:

Aliso Viejo: Grand Park in Aliso Viejo Town Center -- 4th of July Celebration and Concert. Family activities, food and games. Evening concert and fireworks show. 5-9 p.m. Free. (949) 362-5890.

Anaheim: Disneyland -- Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. $47, $37 children 3-9. 1313 Harbor Blvd. (714) 781-4565.

Anaheim: Edison International Field of Anaheim -- Baseball game and fireworks Thursday. Game starts at 6 p.m. 2000 Gene Autry Way. (714) 634-2000.

Anaheim Hills: Peralta Canyon Park -- Fireworks, food, games and a parade. Food and game booths open 1 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Parade begins at 3 p.m. entertainment at 6 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m. Free. 115 N. Pinney. (714) 283-6653.

Buena Park: Holiday Fireworks display at 9 p.m. at Knott’s Berry Farm, 8039 Beach Blvd. (714) 827-1776.

Buena Park: Bellis Park: Fireworks Spectacular on Thursday. Gregg Young and the Second Street Band will play rock ‘n’ roll oldies starting at 6:30 p.m. Fireworks start at 9 p.m. Free. 7171 8th St. (714) 236-3860.

Costa Mesa: Grass Roots Craft Fair -- Old-fashioned crafts fair with live music and food. Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 1720 Adams Ave. (714) 641-3112.

Cypress, Los Alamitos and Rossmoor: Joint Forces Training Base -- Fireworks show. Gates open at 4 p.m. Family entertainment begins at 6 p.m. with fireworks at 9 p.m. Due to heightened security, a valid photo ID will be needed for entrance. Free. 11200 Lexington Drive, Los Alamitos. (714) 229-6780.

Dana Point: Dana Point Harbor -- Fireworks show. Tickets also available for a cruise from 8-10 p.m. to watch fireworks; cost is $15. Fireworks begin at 9: p.m. and are launched from a barge outside the harbor.

Fullerton: Fullerton High School Stadium -- Fireworks show and festival. Gates open at 5 p.m. for food and games. Fireworks at 9 p.m. 700 N. Lemon. (714) 738-6545.

Huntington Beach: Huntington Beach 4th of July Celebration -- 99th Annual Huntington Beach Parade starts at 10 a.m. on Pacific Coast Highway at 8th Street. Parade special guests include Mickey Rooney and Reggie Jackson. A blues band, Raging Sun, will also perform from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Pacific Coast Highway and Main in the Pier Plaza. There will also be a patriotic dress contest. Free. (714) 969-8846.

Huntington Beach: Surf City 5K Run/Fitness Expo -- From 6 a.m. to noon. Live entertainment, family fun, refreshments and fitness products. Run includes H.B. residents 5K run/walk; open 5K Run/ walk, 5K Stroller Run; Kids Run, 1 mile, half-mile. Check in at the intersection of 17th and Main.

Irvine: Irvine High School Stadium -- Family activities, raffles, food, jazz concert and fireworks show. Gates open at 3 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m. $11 adults, $6 children under 14. 4601 Walnut. (949) 724-0488.

Irvine: Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre -- “A Star-Spangled Salute” Pacific Symphony Orchestra and fireworks show. Show starts at 8 p.m., gates open at 6:00 for pre-concert picnic. Ticket prices vary. 8808 Irvine Center Drive. Ticketmaster: (714) 740-7878.

Irvine: Fourth of July Celebration -- Patriotic parade with former Mayor Marian Bergeson as grand marshal begins at 9:30 at Mariners Drive and Commodore Road and ends at Mariners Park at 10:15. There will also be games, food, a silent auction, bounce house and soak tank. Mariners Park, Dover Drive at Irvine Avenue. (949) 644-3151.

La Habra: La Habra High School -- family entertainment and fireworks show. Ramon and the LA Band will play at 6 p.m., with fireworks at 9 p.m. 12 years and older, $2; younger than 12, $1. 801 Highlander. (562) 905-9708.

Laguna Beach: Main Beach Fireworks Display -- Fireworks are launched from Monument Point 15 minutes after dusk. (949) 497-0716.

Laguna Hills: Community Sports Complex -- Gates open at 4 p.m. for games, rides and food booths. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. Free. 25555 Alicia Parkway. (949) 707-2680.

Laguna Niguel: Laguna Niguel Regional Park -- Fireworks display starting at 9 p.m. 28241 La Paz Road. (949) 425-5100.

Mission Viejo: Mission Viejo Youth Athletic Park -- Street Fair and Fireworks show. Live music, crafts and contests. Begins at noon, fireworks at 9 p.m. Free. Olympiad Road between Marguerite Parkway and Melinda Road. (949) 830-7066.

Newport Beach: Fourth of July Boat Parade -- Vessels ranging from kayaks to tugboats parade around Balboa Island in Newport Bay. Sponsored by the American Legion Yacht Club. Begins at 1 p.m. (949) 673-5070.

Newport Beach: Hyatt Newporter -- Jazz concert featuring by Wayman Tisdale, Everette Harp and Alex Bugnon. Cost is $37.50. 7:30 p.m. 1107 Jamboree Road. (949) 729-6400.

Newport Beach: Newport Dunes -- All-day beach activities starting at 10 a.m., fireworks at 9 p.m. Gates open at 7 a.m. Admission: $25 per car. 1131 Back Bay Drive. (949) 729-3863

Orange: El Modena High School’s “Uncle Sam’s July Third Celebration” -- Themed “A U.S. Orange Review,” entertainment, food and fireworks. $5. Thursday, 4-9 p.m. Fred Kelly Stadium, 3920 Spring St. (714) 744-7268

Orange Park Acres Parade: Parade starts at 9 a.m. on Frank Street. The parade will include floats, bicycles, tractors, walkers, horses, dogs and golf carts.

Placentia: Bradford Stadium -- Food and family entertainment beginning at 6:30 p.m. and a fireworks show at 9 p.m. Admission: adults, $5; youths (13-17), $4; seniors, $4; children 3 and under, free. 500 N. Bradford. (714) 993-8204.

Rancho Santa Margarita: “Star-Spangled Spectacular” -- Family-style event from 2 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. with fireworks at 8:45 p.m. Lago Santa Margarita, Avenida de las Fundadores and Santa Margarita Parkway.

San Clemente: Fireworks display begins at dusk at the end of the San Clemente Pier. Free.

San Juan Capistrano: Community Sports Park: Entertainment, food, exhibits and kids rides. 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with fireworks at 9 p.m. Free. 25925 Camino del Avion. (714) 493- 5911.

Santa Ana: Centennial Regional Park -- Carnival rides, food booths and entertainment all weekend, noon-10 p.m. Fireworks display Friday at 9 p.m. Free admission and parking. 3000 Edinger Ave. (714) 571-4200

Tustin: Tustin High School -- Food, entertainment and fireworks display. Gates open at 6:30 p.m., classic rock band at 8 p.m. and fireworks at 9 p.m. Free. Northrup Field, 1171 El Camino Real. (714) 573-3326

Westminster: Westminster High School Stadium -- Food, entertainment and fireworks. Gates open at 5 p.m., fireworks at 8:45 p.m. Free. 14325 Golden West St. (714) 895-2860.

Yorba Linda: Valley View Sports Park -- Fourth of July festivities, including food and games starting at 4 p.m. Free. 4756 Valley View.

Yorba Linda: Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace -- Independence Day Celebration including free apple pie to the first 50 guests. The library and grounds will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd. (714) 993-5075.

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