Orange County residents will gather in celebration of independence for the Fourth of July holiday tomorrow through a number of parades, carnivals and firework shows.
Independence Day commemorates the passage of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.
There’s a host of cities in OC that actually celebrate Independence Day with events tonight – offering festival celebrations and fireworks early.
Here are a few noteworthy free events happening today and tomorrow.
North Orange County
Los Alamitos, Fireworks Livestream
Watch a livestream of fireworks at the 3rd of July Fireworks Spectacular on the City of Los Alamitos’ Instagram and Facebook.
When: July 3, 9:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
For more details, contact Los Alamitos Recreation and Community
Services Department at (562) 430-1073
Brea, 45th Annual Country Fair
Enjoy a variety of patriotic festivities at the City of Brea’s annual Country Fair. The fair will include live entertainment, a classic car show, food games, exhibits and more.
When: July 4, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: 401 S. Brea Blvd., Brea, CA 92821
Cost: Free
For more details, contact (714) 990-7771
Anaheim, Fourth of July Celebration
The City of Anaheim’s Fourth of July Celebration includes a 5k/10k run, dog show, parade, food, entertainment and fireworks.
The event is free to attend, but entries to the 5k/10k run and the dog show require a fee.
When: 7:00 a.m.
Where: Peralta Canyon Park, 115 N Pinney Dr., Anaheim, CA 92807
Cost: Free
For more details, contact (714) 765-5161
Fullerton, 4th of July Celebration
Enjoy a car show, carnival and fireworks show at the 4th of July celebration in Fullerton Downtown Plaza.
When: July 4, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: 125 E. Wilshire Ave. Fullerton, CA 92832
Cost: Free
For more details, contact (714) 738-6587
Yorba Linda, Richard Nixon Presidential Library
Enjoy an Independence Day celebration at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library including a Continental Militia Skirmish and other Revolutionary War reenactors.
When: July 4, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd, Yorba Linda, CA 92886
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the museum at (714) 983-9120
Central Orange County
Santa Ana, Fourth of July Celebration
Enjoy live music, food vendors, inflatables and a firework show at Centennial Park in Santa Ana.
Attendees are asked to bring their own lawn chair and to arrive early.
When: 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: 3000 W. Edinger Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92704
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the city at (714) 647-5400
Tustin, Fourth of July Celebration
Attend a celebration with food, music and a firework show at the Tustin High School Stadium.
When: July 4, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: 31171 El Camino Real, CA 92780
Cost: Free
For more details, contact (714) 573-3326
Coastal Orange County
San Clemente, Condor Squadron Flyover & Fireworks
View a Condor Squadron flyover featuring WWII AT-6 aircraft and fireworks display over the San Clemente Pier.
When: 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where: 622 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, California 92672
Cost: Free
For more details, contact Parks & Recreation at (949) 361-8264
Huntington Beach, Parade & Fireworks
Attend a parade and fireworks show at Main St. in Huntington Beach.
All beach viewing of the fireworks show, which starts at 9:00 p.m., is open to the public.
When: July 4, 10:00 a.m.
Where: 136 Main St., Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Cost: Free
For more details, call (714) 536-5577
Costa Mesa, Independence Day Community Celebration
Celebrate the Fourth of July early with live music, contests, food vendors and a fireworks show at a community celebration at the OC Fair & Event Center.
Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.
When: July 3, 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Where: OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the OC Fair at (714) 708-1500
Dana Point, Fireworks on the Coast
View a firework display off Doheny State Beach in Dana Point.
When: July 4, 9:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Doheny State Beach, 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA, 92629
Cost: Free
For more details, contact Parks & Recreation at (949) 248-3536
Laguna Beach, Drone Light Show
Enjoy a drone light show from Monument Point in Heisler Park in Laguna Beach. Attendees are encouraged to listen to live audio of patriotic music on the Voice of Laguna and KXFM Radio during the show.
When: July 4, 9:00 p.m.
Where: Heisler Park, 375 Cliff Dr., Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Cost: Free
For more details, contact Parks & Recreation at (949) 464-6645
South Orange County
Laguna Hills, 4th of July Celebration
Enjoy live music, food, a fireworks display and other patriotic festivities at the Fourth of July Celebration.
When: July 4, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: 25555 Alicia Pkwy., Laguna Hills, CA
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the Community Services Department at (949) 707-2680 or email communityservices@lagunahillsca.org
Laguna Niguel, 4th of July Celebration and Drone Show
Visit Crown Valley Park for free activities, including an adult lap swim, patriotic flyover, concert and drone show experience.
When: July 4, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: 25555 Alicia Pkwy., Laguna Niguel, CA
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the Community Services Department at (949) 707-2680 or email communityservices@lagunahillsca.org
Lake Forest, Fourth of July Parade
Line the streets for the 32nd Annual Fourth of July Parade in Lake Forest. Starting at 9:30 a.m, the parade will travel through Toledo Way, Lake Forest Dr., Serrano Rd. and Ridge Route.
When: July 4, 9:30 a.m.
Where: 25255 Toledo Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Cost: Free
For more details, call (949) 461-3439
Mission Viejo, Street Faire & Fireworks Spectacular
Take the kids to a street faire and fireworks display in Mission Viejo.
When: July 4, 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Olympiad Rd., between Marguerite Pkwy. and Melinda Rd.
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the Community Services Department at (949) 707-2680 or email communityservices@lagunahillsca.org
San Juan Capistrano, Fourth of July Family Celebration
Take the kids to a family-friendly Fourth of July celebration in San Juan Capistrano. Festivities include games, live music, food and a fireworks display.
When: July 4, 2:00 p.m to 10:00 p.m.
Where: 25601 Camino del Avion, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the Community Services Department at (949) 493-5911
If you know of a free public agency event that the Voice of OC should be aware of, send an email to etaylor@voiceofoc.org
For more events, please refer to the Voice of OC Calendar.