July 4, 2025, 5-9:30 p.m. approx. | Fireworks at 9 p.m.
Ventura College Athletic Fields
4667 Telegraph Road
Ventura, CA 93003
$10 general admission; $5 ages 4-12 years; facebook.com/ VenturaFireworks/ or
venturafireworks.com
Sky Concert will feature over 3,000 firework effects finely choreographed to a contemporary musical score. The fireworks show is a custom designed Sky Concert from the California-based experts at Pyro Spectaculars!
Ventura Rotary Annual Fireworks Show and Family Picnic includes a spectacular pyrotechnics show, live music, food trucks, a kids fun zone, and what's been called the friendliest hometown picnic in America! The Kids Zone features a giant slide and several inflatable attractions, plus a few bounce houses just for toddlers. There will be some organized games for children such as sack races and 3-legged races.
In addition to live music and special surprises, you can enjoy tasty bites from several Ventura- and LA-based food trucks and food vendors! From burgers to burritos to delicious barbecue and more, the food vendors will be serving up delectable main dishes and plus tasty sweets and desserts too!
You may bring picnic items, including blankets, soft folding chairs, small coolers and food. Small personal umbrellas are allowed.
NO pop-ups and large umbrellas; NO camp stove or barbecue; NO glass, alcohol, weapons, smoking and no pets. All bags, coolers and items will be searched at entry.
Tuesday, July 4, 2024, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Downtown Cultural District
Main Street
Ventura, CA
Free, cityofventura.ca.gov
The Independence Day event regularly draws 30,000 residents and visitors.
July 4, 2025, 10 a.m.
Main Street & Crimea
Ventura, CA
Free, cityofventura.ca.gov
Children and adults and their bicycles and little red wagons are invited to dress up. The parade assembles at Cemetery Park (Main & Crimea) at 9:30 a.m. and begins to parade down Main Street at 10 a.m. Dress up in your favorite patriotic attire. Admission to the event is free thanks to its presenter, the City of Ventura Department of Parks, Recreation
Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.