California Events
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
HOLLYWOOD: Forever Summer Concert Season - July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular with Harry Connick, Jr. July 3, 2024, 7:30 p.m. at Hollywood Bowl. Location: 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. $, hollywoodbowl.com
RICHMOND: 3rd of July Fireworks Show at Marina Bay Park. ci.richmond.ca.us
Past events
AHWAHNEE: The Plunge Music Fest June 30-July 4, 2023. 5-day music festival with main entertainment DJ-driven! The festival, located in a beautiful sunlit valley, also includes catered meals, live music acts, and DJs, a full bar, pool, and hot tub. Location: 46516 Opah Dr., Ahwahnee, CA $200-up, plungefest.com
ANDERSON: Anderson Explodes Fireworks & Concert July 3, 2023. Shasta District Fairgrounds. 2022 artist for July 3rd concert is Shasta County Native Jared Hovis. Followed by fireworks at 10pm at the Shasta District Fairgrounds & event center. Gates open at 5pm Concert at 7pm and Fireworks at 10pm Parking is $5 and entry into the event is free. Singer-songwriter Jared Hovis is cutting a name for himself throughout Nashville’s country music scene. shastadistrictfairandeventcenter.com
BENICIA: Torchlight Parade at 6:30 p.m. Benicia Independence Day parade stretches along First Street and includes dancers, floats, local groups, and entertainment. beniciamainstreet.org
BRIDGEPORT: Bridgeport Ranch Rodeo July 2-3, 2023, 11 a.m. at Centennial
Arena, S. Main Street, Bridgeport CA
4-Person Teams compete in Open & Women's Divisions: Bronc Riding, Team Roping,
Steer Mugging, Branding, Ranch Horse Class, Doctoring. Also Ladies Jackpot Steer
Stopping.
July 3, 2023 is Goat Roping. .facebook.com/ bridgeportranchrodeo |
rodeo
BUTTONWILLOW: Fireworks Show Celebration 6-10 p.m. at 556 Milo Avenue. Fireworks begin around 9 p.m. Buttonwillow Recreation and Park District hosts the event with food & drinks for sale, vendors, DJ Hember concert, cornhole tournament and the sizzling fireworks display. Free admission, facebook.com/ buttonwillowrpd
CALIFORNIA: Grunion Run - must have a fishing license to catch these slippery silversides with your bare hands only!
CARUTHERS: Independence Day Fireworks at Caruthers District Fairgrounds. Gates open at 6 p.m. Fireworks start at dusk. Location: 13595 S. Raider Ave., Caruthers, CA. Free, $20 parking at Tahoe Ave. Soccer Fields, caruthersfair.com | facebook.com/ caruthersfair/
CHINO HILLS: DSB, Journey tribute performs at Chino Hills Summer Concerts. Location: Veterans Park, 14877 Eucalyptus Avenue, Chino Hills, CA. Free, chinohills.org
COSTA MESA: Community 4th of July Festival and Fireworks Show, 5-11 p.m. at Orange County Fairgrounds, Free admission
DEL MAR: San Diego County Fair "Get Out There", June 7-July 4, 2023, closed Mondays & Tuesdays (except July 3 & 4). San Diego County Fair is the largest annual event in San Diego County and the sixth largest fair in the United States, drawing more than 1.3 million visitors annually. Address: 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Del Mar, CA 92014. sdfair.com
DINUBA: Independence Day Fireworks and Concerts July 3, 2023, 5-10 p.m. at Ridge Creek Golf Course. Free admission, dinuba.org
DUARTE: Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks 6-9:30 p.m. at Duarte Sports Park. Fireworks light up the Duarte sky when the City hosts its annual Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks Show! Come early to stake out the perfect spot for watching the fireworks and enjoy food vendors/trucks, Chico the Band concert, a family play area with rides and games, cornhole tournament, and other vendor booths. Fireworks show will start at 9 p.m. Free, accessduarte.com
EL DORADO HILLS: Independence Day Fireworks July 3, 2023. Head to the Town Center for their Fireworks and Freedom Concert 6-11 p.m. with Apple Z in the Steven Young Amphitheater 8-11 p.m., Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. edhtowncenter.com
FOLSOM: Folsom PRCA Rodeo July 1-3, 2023 at Dan Russell Rodeo Arena, General admission $29, folsomrodeo.com | rodeo
FORTUNA: Fireworks Festival, 5:30-10:30 p.m. Family fun, a barbecue, live music, kids' activities, DJ music, apple pie eating contest and more. Fireworks start at dark. Newburg Park 2700 Newburg Road, Fortuna, CA. Free (The fireworks festival is requesting a $5 donation to help with the cost of the fireworks, but no one will be turned away if they choose not to donate,) friendlyfortuna.com
HOLLYWOOD: July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular with The Beach Boys at Hollywood Bowl Concerts. hollywoodbowl.com
JACKSON: Independence Day Fireworks July 3, 2023, 6-10 p.m. at Detert Park. The fun and games at Aimee Baseball Field to celebrate Independence Day with family games include bingo, a soda/snack bar, and raffle for bicycles and other great prizes, all leading up to the spectacular fireworks show that the Lions Club is famous for providing to the community beginning at dark, usually around 9:30 p.m. Bring chairs or blankets for seating. Location: Jackson Jr. High School, 747 Sutter Street, Jackson, CA. Free, JacksonLionsClub.org
JURUPA VALLEY: 25th Annual Independence Celebration 3rd of July Fireworks Show at Vernola Family Park. Concert with 2 bands performing, Food Vendors, Jumpers, Game Booths, (requires separate purchase) capped off by a Spectacular Fireworks Show at 9 p.m. Location: 5211 Wineville Ave., Jurupa Valley, CA. $5, jarpd.org/special-events
KING CITY: Fireworks Show July 3, 2023, 7-10 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m. at Salinas Valley Fairgrounds Stampede Arena, 625 Division St., King City, CA. $1 admission, kingcity.com
KINGSBURG: Independence Day Fireworks Show July 3, 2023, 6 p.m. at Kingsburg High School! The Fireworks Show should start shortly after 9 p.m. Food Vendors serve between 6 & 9:30 p.m. Free, kingsburgchamber.com
LAGUNA BEACH: Sawdust Festival June 30-September 3, 2023. Open Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m.-8 p.m. and Friday-Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Location: 935 Laguna Canyon Rd. Laguna Beach, CA. $10, $7 age 65+, $5 age 6-12 yrs. sawdustartfestival.org
LA MIRADA: Independence Day Celebration 4 p.m. at La Mirada Regional Park, 13701 Adelfa Dr., La Mirada CA 90638. The event typically features popular bands performing, vendors selling foods and beverages, and fireworks display after dark. cityoflamirada.org
LA PUENTE: 4th of July Celebration & Fireworks at La Puente Park
LONG BEACH: July 3rd Big Bang on the Bay fireworks celebration on the waters of Long Beach Harbor. Observe the awe-inspiring fireworks display in Alamitos Bay at 9 p.m. Harbor Cruises are available till sold out $75 approx. harbor-cruises.com
LOS ALAMITOS: 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular at Joint Forces Training Base is a free community event with concerts and activities. Must bring ID for admission, which is free.
LOS ANGELES: Los Angeles Anime Festival Anime Expo July 1-4, 2023 Anime convention. Los Angeles Convention Center anime-expo.org
MAMMOTH LAKES: Mammoth Mountain 4th of July Celebration & Fireworks, 11 a.m. at The Village The Village. The Village Plaza. Ducky races, Chihuahua races, entertainers, music, fireworks and more! All FREE! Location: 6201 Minaret Rd, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546. Free, villageatmammoth.com
McFARLAND: 3rd of July Fireworks Show starts around 9 p.m. There are no additional activities like past years. Show is visible throughout town. facebook.com/ McFarlandRPD
MOORPARK: 4th of July Fireworks Show and Concert, 4-9:30 p.m. at Vista Community Park. Bring blankets, lawn chairs and listen to the concert by Radio Royalty and Electric Vinyl, rock. Then watch the fireworks show Location: Arroyo Vista Community Park, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark, CA, 93021! $8-10, moorparkca.gov/fireworks
MORGAN HILL: 4th of July Freedom Festival July 3-4, 2023 Fun Run, Car Cruise, Parade, Concerts and Fireworks Show. Free, morganhillfreedomfest.com
OCEANSIDE: July 3rd Fireworks Celebration and the official incorporation of the City of Oceanside in 1888. Soccer Fields at El Corazon Park, where there is live music, food vendors, and fireworks at 9 p.m. Location: 3300 El Corazon Drive, Oceanside, CA. Parking $12 per car. Gates to the event open at 5 p.m. ci.oceanside.ca.us
OJAI: July 4 Parade Free Concert is on July 3, 2023 at Ojai Bowl with Shanti Kettles & Ojai Band. 4thofjulyinojai.com
ORANGE: 3rd of July Celebration begins at 4 p.m. with fun games, booths, and activities. Next, The Patriotic Music Program, featuring the Orange Community Master Chorale, begins at 8 p.m. When the sun sets, enjoy a spectacular fireworks show lighting up the night sky. Free, cityoforange.org
PICO RIVERA: Freedom Fest July 3, 2023, 5 p.m. at Pico Rivera Sports Arena. Festival, Food Vendors, Games, Kids Event, Live Music and Firework Show presented by Freedom City Church. Location: 11003 Sports Arena Drive, Pico Rivera, CA. $15 at the gate, go2freedom.org
PLEASANTON: Alameda County Fair, June 16-July 9, 2023 at the Fairgrounds. Summer Vibes is this year's theme for the fair that features special events such as concerts and contests. Location: 4501 Pleasanton Avenue, Pleasanton, CA.
RANCHO CORDOVA: Fourth of July Celebration July 3-4, 2023 Fireworks with Drone Show, Carnival and Concert both days! Parade is only on July 4. 1 Mile Run is on July 4.
SAN DIEGO: Shakespeare Festival's Twelfth Night June 4-July 9, 2023 at the outdoor Old Globe Lowell Davies Festival Theatre was written by William Shakespeare and is directed by Kathleen Marshall. $tickets, theoldglobe.org
SAN DIEGO: A Patriotic Salute, American Song Book and Patriotic Marches With Organist Robert York at San Diego Outdoor Summer Concerts. Location: Balboa Park Spreckels Pavilion, 1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA
SAN DIEGO: SeaWorld San Diego Summer Spectacular June 17-August 20, 2023 included with park admission. Start with the SeaWorld Summer Splashtacular Parade and end your night with the dazzling FantaSEA of Dreams Fireworks Spectacular
SAN JOSE: 4th of July Fireworks and San Jose Giants Game Fireworks Show at Municipal Stadium is hosted by SJ Giants baseball team.
SAN MATEO: BayCon May July 1-4, 2023. Scifi convention at San Mateo Marriott Hotel. Writer Catherynne Valente, Artist Tehani Farr, Star Trek's Robert Picardo, Gallowglas writing class, Masquerade and 4 days of wow. $50-150 approx., baycon.org
SAN RAFAEL: Marin County Fair June 30-July 4, 2023. Fireworks Nightly at 9:30 p.m. Location: 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, California marinfair.org
SANTA FE SPRINGS: 4th of July Fireworks, Concerts Independence Day Celebration, & Fireworks Show July 3, 2023, 4-10 p.m. at Los Nietos Park. Location: 11143 Charlesworth Road, Santa Fe Springs, CA. santafesprings.org
SEBASTOPOL: Fireworks Extravaganza & Music Festival, Analy High School Football Field, 6950 Analy Avenue Sebastopol, CA Concert begins at 6:15 p.m. Fireworks start around 9:40 p.m. Food & beverages available for purchase. $15, $5 kids, sebastopolkiwanisclub.org
SHAFTER: 3rd of July Fireworks Show Third of July Fireworks Show 6-10 p.m. at Shafter High School Sports Complex Recreation Field. Food, music, and a raffle. Location: 526 Mannel Ave., Shafter, CA. Free, shafterchamberofcommerce.com
SIERRA MADRE: July 4 Festivities include Firecracker Fun Run at 7 a.m. and 4th of July Parade 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Pre-Parade Party & Picnic in Memorial Park is on July 3, 2023, 5:30-10 p.m. The community joins together for a pre-parade picnic, dancing to the 4th of July Concert, and kids zone with confetti eggs and bubble wrap fireworks. Free, cityofsierramadre.com
SELMA: Fireworks show celebrating the 4th of July on July 3, 2023, 5:30 p.m. Location: Selma High School, 3125 Wright St. Selma, CA. cityofselma.com
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: New Wave Crave - 80s Dance Party performs at South Lake Tahoe Summer Concerts. Location: The Shops at Heavenly Village.
TULARE: Fireworks Extravaganza Kiwanis Club of Tulare 56th Annual event, 7-9 p.m. Tulare County Fairgrounds, 215 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Tulare, CA 93274. $5 admission, age 5 years or younger free, tularechamber.org
WILLITS: Frontier Days. Horse Show, rodeo, carnival, pancake breakfast, parade, carnival and more. CCPRA PROFESSIONAL RODEO July 3, 2023 7 p.m. at Jack Tharp Arena. Box: $25, Adult: $20, Child: $10. Western Dance with the Boondock Boys free, following the rodeo!
WINDSOR: July 4th Celebration Fireworks! July 3, 2023, Keiser Park, 700 Windsor River Rd. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. townofwindsor.com
WINTERS: Third of July Fireworks to celebrate the 4th of July. Provided by City of Winters and many community sponsors.
Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.