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San Diego Celebrates Fourth Of July With County-Wide festivities In 2025
San Diego, CA – Get ready for a breathtaking Fourth Of July as San Diego County gears up for a series of vibrant celebrations! From dazzling fireworks displays to conventional parades, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this Independence Day.
Pre-Fourth Festivities: July 3rd Fireworks
The celebrations kick off early with pre-Fourth Of July fireworks on July 3rd:
- Oceanside fireworks Show: SoCal Sports Complex (3300 El corazon Dr.), starting at 9 p.m.
- Scripps Mesa Fireworks: wangenheim Middle School (9230 Gold Coast Dr., San Diego), also starting at 9 p.m.
Fourth Of July Events: A Day of Celebration
On july 4th, the county will be alive with patriotic events throughout the day:
Morning Parades & Ceremonies
- Escondido cruisin’ Grand: Begins every Friday from July 4th to Sept. 26, 4 p.m.-9 p.m. on Grand Ave. & Escondido Blvd.
- Rancho Bernardo Spirit of the Fourth: Webb park (11666 Avena Place, San Diego), starting at 9 a.m.
- Coronado 76th annual Independence Day Parade: orange Avenue, Coronado, starting at 10 a.m.
- Julian 4th of July Parade: 2129 Main St., Julian, from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
- Scripps Ranch 4th of July Parade: Scripps ranch Blvd & Red Cedar Dr., San Diego, starting at 10 a.m.
- Poway Old Fashioned Fourth of July: Old Poway Park (14134 Midland Rd., Poway), 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Alpine Kiwanis 4th of July Parade: Crown Hills Community Association (1821 Victoria Park Terrace, Alpine), starting at 10 a.m.
- University City 4th of July Parade: Standley Park (3585 Governor Dr., San Diego), starting at 10:30 a.m.
- 4th of July Veterans Park Ceremony: Veterans Park (14134 midland Rd., Poway), starting at 11 a.m.
- An Old Fashioned 4th of July: Old Town State Historic Park (4002 Wallace st., San Diego), 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Afternoon Concerts & Festivities
- Coronado Fourth of July Public Concert: Spreckels Park (601 Orange Ave., Coronado), 2:30 p.m.-3:15 p.m.
- el Cajon 4th of July Fireworks: Kennedy Park (1675 E Madison Ave., El Cajon), starting at 3 p.m.
- Ramona July 4th Family Picnic & Fireworks Show: Olive Peirce Middle School (1521 Hanson Ln., Ramona), 4 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
- Escondido 60th Annual Independence Day Festival: Grape Day Park (321 N Broadway,Escondido),4 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
- Vista Independence Day Celebration: Brengle Terrace Park (1200 Vale Terrace Dr.,Vista),5 p.m.-10 p.m.
- Fourth of July Drone Spectacular: Kellogg Park (8277 Gold Way, La Jolla), 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
evening Fireworks Extravaganzas
- Chula Vista Fourth Fest: Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center (2800 Olympic Pkwy., Chula Vista), starting at 9 p.m.
- Santee Salutes 4th of July: Town Center Community Park East (550 Park Center Dr., Santee), 8 p.m.-9 p.m.
- big Bay Boom Fireworks Show: Downtown San Diego Bay, starting at 9 p.m. (Official Website)
- Coronado Fourth of July Fireworks: Coronado Golf Course (2000 Visalia Row, Coronado), starting at 9 p.m.
- Red, White & Boom San Marcos: Bradley Park (1587 Linda Vista Dr., San Marcos), starting at 9 p.m.
- Imperial Beach Independence Day Fireworks: Imperial beach pier (10 Evergreen Dr.,Imperial Beach),starting at 9 p.m.
Plan Your Fourth of July Festivities
With so many options, planning ahead is key. Check local websites and social media for the latest updates and any potential changes to event schedules.
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Coronado Independence Day Parade | 10:00 AM | orange Avenue, Coronado |
| Escondido Independence Day Festival | 4:00 PM – 9:30 PM | Grape Day Park, Escondido |
| Big Bay Boom Fireworks | 9:00 PM | downtown San Diego Bay |
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