Looking to catch a July 4th fireworks show, parade or festival this year?

Check out the town-by-town listings below of Independence Day celebrations and events for 2018 throughout Orange County:

ALISO VIEJO:

JULY 4: July 4th Celebration – Music & Fireworks. Bounce house and face-painting for the little ones.

  • Grand Park/Town Center Amphitheater, 6101 City Lights Dr, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
  • 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

 

ANAHEIM:

JULY 4: July 4th Firecracker Run, Parade & Fireworks. Fest includes pancake breakfast and Yankee Doodle Dog Show.

  • Canyon High School, 220 S Imperial Hwy., Anaheim, CA 92807
  • Peralta Canyon Park, 115 N Pinney Drive, Anaheim, CA 92807
  • Fireworks at 9 p.m. Peralta Park

JULY 4: July 4th 2018, Independence Day Fireworks: Disneyland. Happiest Place on Earth!

  • Disneyland, 1313 Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA 92802
  • Show begins at 9:30 p.m.

 

BREA:

JULY 4: Annual July 4th Country Fair. Admission free.

  • City Hall Park, 401 S. Brea Blvd., Brea, CA 92821
  • 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

 

COSTA MESA:

JULY 4: July 4 Spectacular Music of Chicago & Fireworks. Tickets on sale.

  • Pacific Amphitheatre at OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
  • Gates open at 6 p.m. for picnicking.

 

DANA POINT:

JULY 4: Ocean Institute’s July 4th Fireworks Cruise.Unbeatable view, plus snacks, beer & wine.

  • Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, California 92629
  • 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
  • $45 – $65

JULY 4: 4th Of July Fireworks Extravaganza 2018: Doheny Beach. A great Independence Day tradition.

  • Doheny State Beach, 25300 Dana Point Harbor Dr., Dana Point, CA 92629
  • Park opens 6 a.m. Fireworks 8:45 p.m.

 

FOUNTAIN VALLEY:

JUNE 22: Summerfest 2018 – Rides, Bands & Fireworks.

  • NOTE DATE: June 22.
  • Fountain Valley Sports Park, 16400 Brookhurst Street, Fountain Valley, CA 92708

JULY 3: Senior Center Independence Day Celebration. Always a fast sell-out.

  • NOTE DATE: July 3
  • The Center at Founders Village Senior and Community Center, 17967 Bushard St., Fountain Valley, CA

 

FULLERTON:

JULY 4: 4th Of July Festival & Fireworks Show. Live music & entertainment.

  • Fullerton Union High School, 201 E. Chapman Ave., Fullerton, CA 92832
  • 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

 

HUNTINGTON BEACH:

JULY 4: July 4th Parade, Fest & Fireworks. “The largest Independence Day parade west of the Mississippi River.”

  • 10 a.m. Parade on Main Street from Pacific Coast Highway to Yorktown Avenue.
  • Fireworks 9 p.m.

 

IRVINE:

JULY 3: Celebrate 4th Of July 2018: Pretend City Museum. Parade Uncle Sam & Lady Liberty fashion show, a star-spangled science lesson and a sparkling craft.

  • NOTE DATE: July 3.
  • Pretend City Children’s Museum, 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA 92618

JULY 4: July 4th Concert On Green & Fireworks. Tickets on sale.

  • Irvine High School Stadium, 4321 Walnut Ave. Irvine CA, 92604
  • Gates open 3 p.m. Fireworks 9 p.m.

 

LAGUNA BEACH:

JULY 4: 4th Of July Fireworks. A beautiful show from Monument Point.

  • Heisler Park, 375 Cliff Dr, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
  • 9 p.m.

 

LAGUNA HILLS:

JULY 4: Fourth Of July Celebration & Fireworks.

  • Community Center & Sports Complex, 25555 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
  • 4 p.m. – Carnival Rides, Activities, Music, Food Booths
  • 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. – Patriotic Crafts & Face Painting
  • 9 p.m. – Mayor’s Welcome
  • 9:10 p.m. – Fireworks

 

LAGUNA NIGUEL:

JULY 4: OC YMCA’s July 4th ‘Run In Parks’ & Dog Walk. A 40-year tradition supporting Orange County YMCA.

  • Crown Valley Community Park, 29751 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
  • Registration 6 a.m.
  • 5K & 10K race 7:30 a.m.
  • Children’s races 9:30 a.m.

JULY 4: July 4th Run, Pancakes, Concert & Fireworks. Jam-packed day of festivities.

  • 36th Annual Pancake Breakfast – 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Crown Valley Park YMCA, 29831 Crown Valley Pkwy, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677.
  • Concert 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Amphitheater Crown Valley Community Park, 29751 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
  • Fireworks: 9 pm / LN Regional Park (Over the lake)

 

LAKE FOREST:

JULY 4: 2018 4th Of July Parade & Pancake Breakfast. A hometown Independence Day tradition.

  • El Toro High School, 25255 Toledo Way, Lake Forest, CA 9263
  • 10 a.m.

 

LOS ALAMITOS:

JULY 4: 4th Of July Fireworks Spectacular. Admission free at Joint Forces Training Base.

  • Joint Forces Training Base, 11206 Lexington Dr, Los Alamitos, CA 90720
  • Begins at 4 p.m.

 

MISSION VIEJO:

JULY 4: July 4th Street Faire & Fireworks. Music, carnival rides, food & game booths.

  • Olympiad Road between Marguerite Parkway and Melinda Road, Mission, Viejo, CA
  • Opens at 12 p.m. Fireworks 9 p.m.

 

NEWPORT BEACH:

JULY 4: Old Glory Boat Parade. A Newport Harbor tradition.

  • Starts off Collins Island and proceeds through Newport Harbor, Newport Beach, CA

JULY 4: July 4th Bike Parade & Community Festival. At Channel Place Park.

  • 9 a.m. Bike Parade (36th Street)
  • 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Free Community Festival (Channel Place Park)

JULY 4: Mariner’s Park July 4th Parade & Celebration. Celebrate the Fourth!

  • Mariner’s Park, 1300 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach, CA 92660
  • Parade 10:30 a.m.

JULY 4: 4th Of July Bands & Fireworks 2018: Newport Dunes. Fun day in the sun with entertainment, food trucks, full bar and fireworks.

  • Newport Dunes, 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
  • 2 p.m. – 10 p.m.

JULY 4: 4th of July Cruises. Choose from Parade Brunch Cruise or Fireworks Dining Cruise.

  • Hornblower South, 2431 W Pacific Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA

JULY 4: 4th of July Fireworks Cruise. Aboard luxury yacht.

  • The Ambassador Yacht: Check in: 6:30 p.m. Cruise: 7 p.m. -10 p.m.

 

ORANGE:

JULY 3: 3rd of July Celebration & Fireworks.

  • NOTE DATE: July 3
  • Fred Kelly Stadium/El Modena High School, 3920 Spring St., Orange, CA 92869
  • Tickets $7. Two and younger free.

 

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA:

JULY 4: July 4th 2018 Fest For SAMLARC Residents. Fireworks at 9 p.m.

  • Lago Santa Margarita Beach Club and Lakeshore Park, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
  • Bike and Trike Parade at 10 a.m.
  • Games and Activities at 12 p.m.

 

SAN CLEMENTE:

JULY 4: 4th of July Fireworks. Outstanding display from the pier.

  • San Clemente Pier, Avenida Victoria, San Clemente, CA 92672
  • 9 p.m.

 

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO:

JULY 4: 4th Of July Carnival, Music & Fireworks. Free games for the family, plus beer & wine garden.

  • San Juan Capistrano Sports Park, 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano, CA
  • Gates open 12 p.m. Fireworks 9 p.m.
  • Carnival runs for several days.

 

SANTA ANA:

JULY 4: Annual Fourth Of July Celebration & Fireworks . Includes patriotic History Walk.

  • Centennial Park – 3000 W. Edinger Avenue, Santa Ana, CA, 92704
  • Admission free.

 

TRABUCO CANYON:

JULY 4: 4th Of July Parade 2018. Join the fun!

  • Trabuco General Store, 31021 Trabuco Canyon Rd, Trabuco Canyon, California 92678
  • 10:30 a.m.

 

TUSTIN:

JULY 4: July 4th Celebration& Fireworks. Drinks, snacks & BBQ for sale.

  • Tustin High School Stadium, 1171 El Camino Real, Tustin, CA, 92780
  • 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.

 

YORBA LINDA:

JULY 4: July 4th Fireworks Spectacular. Live music & kids’ fun zone.

  • Veterans Sports Park, 4756 Valley View Ave., Yorba Linda, CA 92886