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Star Spangled Spectacular (July 4th at the Lake)
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Free lakeshore activities; Beach Club entry by SAMLARC member lottery
By Simir Shah
SAMLARC's Fourth of July celebration draws more than 10,000 people to Lago Santa Margarita. The day starts with a Bike & Trike Parade from the Beach Club to the amphitheater, and the evening brings music, face painting and food trucks before close-up fireworks over the lake. The lakeshore activities need no registration, but Beach Club access that day is limited to SAMLARC members chosen by lottery.
Good for
- Ages 10+
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