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Jul11Sat

America 250 Mission Viejo Parade

Sat, Jul 11  ·  Parade 9 AM; BBQ Music Fest 10 AM to 2 PM
Starts at St. Kilian Church, Mission Viejo

A hometown parade honoring 250 years of the American story.

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Jul3Fri

4th of July in Huntington Beach 2026

Jul 3 to 5  ·  Festival 10 AM; Jul 4: run 7 AM, parade 10 AM, fireworks 9 PM
HB Pier, Huntington Beach

The fireworks show over the ocean, the biggest parade west of the Mississippi, the Surf City 5K run and a community festival. This year's theme is America 250.

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Jul4Sat

4th of July is for Families (Newport Peninsula)

Sat, Jul 4  ·  Bike parade 9 AM; festival 9:30 to 11:30 AM
Channel Place Park, Newport Beach

The 15th annual Newport Peninsula Bike Parade and festival with carnival games, arts and crafts, lawn games and music.

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Jul4Sat

Anaheim Fourth of July Celebration

Sat, Jul 4  ·  5K/10K 7 AM, parade 1 PM, fireworks 9 PM
Canyon High School & Peralta Canyon Park, Anaheim

The Firecracker 5K/10K, Yankee Doodle Dog Show, Fourth of July Parade, a park extravaganza and fireworks.

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Jul4Sat

Brea Country Fair

Sat, Jul 4  ·  7 AM to 3 PM
City Hall Park, Brea

A pancake breakfast, live entertainment, kiddie and dog parades, classic car show, food, games, exhibits and a market place.

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Jul4Sat

Independence Day on the Back Bay 2026

Sat, Jul 4  ·  Resort opens 8 AM; fireworks 9 PM
Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina, Newport Beach

Live entertainment, activities, water sports, food trucks, full bars and a fireworks show.

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Jul4Sat

Ladera Ranch July 4th Celebration

Sat, Jul 4  ·  Run 7 AM, activities 4 to 9 PM
Founders Park, Ladera Ranch

A fun-filled day of activities and one of the best fireworks displays in South Orange County.

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Jul4Sat

Laguna Niguel 4th of July Celebrations

Sat, Jul 4  ·  Various times
Crown Valley Park, Laguna Niguel

The Run in the Park, a pancake breakfast, free swim, a patriotic flyover, back-to-back concerts and a drone show.

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Jul4Sat

Lake Forest 4th of July Parade

Sat, Jul 4  ·  7:30 AM
Toledo Way & Ridge Route Dr, Lake Forest

The "Celebrate Country and Community" Fourth of July Parade, with nearly 14,000 people lining the streets.

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Jul4Sat

Old Glory Boat Parade

Sat, Jul 4  ·  1 to 3:30 PM
Newport Harbor, Newport Beach

The American Legion Yacht Club's annual boat parade celebrating 250 years of freedom.

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Jul4Sat

Palisades 4th of July

Sat, Jul 4  ·  Run 7 AM; parade 4 PM; music 6 PM; drone show 9 PM
Various, Pacific Palisades

The Will Rogers Run, a parade through the Historic Village and an evening event at Palisades High School.

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Jul4Sat

Santa Ana Fourth of July

Sat, Jul 4  ·  6 to 9 PM; fireworks 8:45 PM
Centennial Park, Santa Ana

A free community event with live music, food vendors, inflatables and fireworks. Bring a lawn chair and blanket.

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Jul4Sat

Torrance Tribute to America

Sat, Jul 4  ·  7 AM to 8:30 PM
LA Galaxy Sports Complex, Torrance

An evening of music, food and fireworks celebrating America's 250th birthday.

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