4th of July fireworks in SoCal

Mission Viejo

A street faire on Olympiad Rd with free admission and shuttle service before the fireworks.

🗓️ Jul 4 · faire 12–9pm, fireworks ~9pm

Dana Point

Shot from a barge off Doheny; a WWII Condor Squadron flyover precedes the show.

🗓️ Jul 4 · flyover ~6pm, fireworks ~9pm

Irvine

Live music, games and food trucks precede the fireworks, hosted by the Irvine Police Association.

🗓️ Jul 4 · fireworks ~9pm

San Clemente

A classic beach-town show near the municipal pier; watch from the sand or the bluffs.

🗓️ Jul 4 · fireworks ~9pm

Newport Beach · Resort event

A full day of watersports and food at the Waterfront Resort lagoon, with fireworks over the bay.

🗓️ Jul 4 · fireworks ~9pm

💵 $ ticketed

Corona

A 'Main Street U.S.A.' parade by day, then both a drone show and fireworks at night.

🗓️ Jul 4 · drone ~8:45pm, fireworks ~9:45pm

Anaheim

A Firecracker run, dog show and parade by day; fireworks over Peralta Canyon Park at night.

🗓️ Jul 4 · 5K ~7am, fireworks ~9pm

Anaheim · Theme park

Red-white-blue star shells over the castle synced to patriotic music; partly visible from Downtown Disney.

🗓️ Jul 3–4 · fireworks ~9:30pm

💵 $ park admission

Huntington Beach

Claims the largest July 4th celebration west of the Mississippi; watch from the beach near the pier, arrive early.

🗓️ Jul 4 · parade ~10am, fireworks ~9pm

Buena Park · Theme park

Best viewing at Boot Hill or the Boardwalk; park open late, included with admission.

🗓️ Jul 4 · fireworks ~9:30pm

💵 $ park admission

Temecula

An Old Town parade plus fireworks at Ronald Reagan Sports Park — a family-friendly all-day event.

🗓️ Jul 4 · 2–10pm, fireworks ~9pm

Riverside

Launched near Mt. Rubidoux and widely visible across the city — one of two free Riverside shows.

🗓️ Jul 4 · fireworks ~9pm

Oceanside

The 'Stars & Stripes by the Sea' parade along Coast Highway — a 29+ year community celebration.

🗓️ Jul 4 · parade ~10am

Long Beach

Multiple barges off Granada and Junipero Beaches and the Queen Mary; watch from the downtown waterfront.

🗓️ Jul 4 · fireworks ~9pm

Carlsbad · Theme park

Family-timed fireworks over DUPLO Playtown set to a patriotic soundtrack; included with admission.

🗓️ Jul 4 · fireworks ~8:45pm

💵 $ park admission

Redlands

A 58+ year tradition — a 10:30am parade and Sylvan Park activities, night fireworks with skydivers and flyovers.

🗓️ Jul 4 · from 9am, fireworks at night

Redondo Beach

A classic South Bay pier show; watch from the pier, Riviera Village or the beach.

🗓️ Jul 4 · fireworks ~9pm

Los Angeles · Stadium

A postgame holiday fireworks show; watch from your seat, some shows let fans onto the field.

🗓️ Jul 4 · game ~6pm, fireworks postgame

💵 $ game ticket

Pasadena · Stadium

The longest-running West Coast July 4th fireworks; now pairs fireworks with a soccer match — confirm the program.

🗓️ Jul 4 · evening

💵 $ ticketed

Glendale

A downtown show near Brand Blvd with a street festival.

🗓️ Jul 4 · fireworks ~9pm

Los Angeles · Concert

An LA Phil concert with a marquee headliner and a fireworks finale; a multi-night tradition.

🗓️ Jul 2–4 · concert ~7:30pm

💵 $ ticketed

Marina del Rey Fireworks

Marina del Rey

A barge off the south jetty; music-synced viewing at Burton Chace Park, also seen from Venice Pier.

🗓️ Jul 4 · ~9pm

La Jolla

An eco-friendly drone light show (~500 drones) over the shore; best from Kellogg Park / La Jolla Shores.

🗓️ Jul 4 · ~9pm

Burbank

Burbank's reimagined Independence Day at McCambridge Park: free live music followed by a drone light show (no traditional fireworks).

🗓️ Jul 4 · from 5pm, drone show ~9pm

Pacific Palisades 4th of July Parade & Drone Show

Pacific Palisades

The community parade steps off at 4pm down Via de la Paz; the celebration then moves to Pali High for food trucks, kids' activities and a drone show.

🗓️ Jul 4 · parade 4pm, drone show ~9pm

San Diego · Theme park

An ~18-min military-tribute show over Mission Bay; partly visible from Mission Bay parks.

🗓️ Jul 4 · fireworks ~9pm

💵 $ park admission

San Diego

The largest show on the West Coast — 4 barges across the bay; watch from Shelter Island, the Embarcadero or Coronado.

🗓️ Jul 4 · ~18-min show ~9pm

Woodland Hills July 4th Extravaganza (Warner Park)

Woodland Hills

Valley Cultural Foundation's free concert at the Lou Bredlow Pavilion in Warner Park, capped by a ~20-minute fireworks finale.

🗓️ Jul 4 · 6–9:30pm, fireworks ~9pm

Coronado

A Crown City run and Hotel del events earlier; fireworks over Glorietta Bay, best from Tidelands Park.

🗓️ Jul 4 · fireworks ~9pm

Santa Clarita

The city's free show launches over Valencia Town Center (the old Westfield); the mall's rooftop parking garages give a great view.

🗓️ Jul 4 · fireworks ~9:15pm

Westlake Village July 4th Fireworks

Westlake Village

Inflatables and food trucks before a fireworks spectacular; watch from the Westlake Golf Course tee boxes — arrive early to stake a spot.

🗓️ Jul 4 · arrive 5pm, fireworks ~9:10pm

Simi Valley Star-Spangled Jam & Fireworks

Simi Valley

Kiwanis-run live country music, food and a kids' zone at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park; fireworks simulcast on 99.1 The Ranch, with Metrolink shuttles.

🗓️ Jul 4 · gates 3pm, fireworks ~9pm

Thousand Oaks

Shot from the hill behind the Hillcrest Center; watch free from the Janss Marketplace and The Oaks mall lots, with patriotic music on KHAY 100.7.

🗓️ Jul 4 · fireworks ~9pm

Moorpark 3rd of July Fireworks Extravaganza

Moorpark · City fireworks

A night-before show at Arroyo Vista Park with live bands, food trucks and a flag presentation; buy parking in advance.

🗓️ Jul 3 · gates 4pm, fireworks ~9pm

💵 $ ~$8–10 + $5 parking

Fillmore 3rd of July Fireworks

Fillmore

A small-town night-before show at the Fillmore Middle School athletic field; a downtown car show and chili cook-off follow on the 4th.

🗓️ Jul 3 · fireworks ~9pm

Camarillo

Launched from the Camarillo Premium Outlets; park-and-watch from the outlet lots and nearby areas. Smoke-free, no alcohol; road closures from 8:45pm.

🗓️ Jul 4 · fireworks ~9pm

Oxnard Fireworks by the Sea

Oxnard

A waterfront celebration at Channel Islands Harbor with a parade and fireworks over the water; arrive early for harbor-side spots.

🗓️ Jul 4 · fireworks ~9pm

Ventura · City fireworks

An evening picnic at the Ventura College athletic fields with live music and a kids' fun zone before the fireworks.

🗓️ Jul 4 · from 5pm, fireworks ~9pm

💵 $ ticketed

Ventura

A 49-year downtown tradition: a community parade plus an artisan street fair, car show, kids' zone and live music across several blocks (daytime, no fireworks).

🗓️ Jul 4 · 10am–4pm

Ojai · City fireworks

A morning parade down Ojai Ave and a Youth Freedom Run at Libbey Park, then an evening show at Nordhoff High School Stadium.

🗓️ Jul 4 · gates 5:30pm, fireworks ~9:15pm

💵 $ ticketed