Anaheim Hills

July 4 Festival
Friday, July 4, 2008

This annual event held since 1978 in Peralta Park includes a parade, 5K/10K run/walk, patriotic concert, ice cream social, pancake breakfast, food & games, live entertainment, and ends with a spectacular professional fireworks display.

LOCATION(S)
Peralta Park & Canyon High School & Santa Ana Canyon Rd.
115 N. Pinney,
Anaheim, CA 92807

INFORMATION:
For more information contact Anaheim Community Services at (714) 765-5191.

Cypress

Fireworks Celebration
Friday, July 4, 2008

Military displays, Food, Entertainment, Fireworks

Held at Joint Forces Training Base, Los Alamitos 11200 Lexington Drive (enter at Lexington Drive, South of Katella Avenue)

Gates open at 4:00pm. Due to security regulations all adults must provide one of the following I.D.s: California Driver's License or California I.D or Military ID or Passport. Lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged. NO Alcohol Please!

714-229-6700

Dana Point

Independence Day Fireworks Extravaganza
Friday, July 4, 2008
All Day Festivities - Fireworks at 9pm

Held at Doheny State Beach, local residents are encouraged to bike or walk to their favorite viewing spot to avoid the annual parking difficulties. If you must drive, plan ahead. Parking lots at Doheny State Beach and the Dana Point Harbor fill up very early.

For additional information, call (949) 248-3530 or (949) 923-2255

Independence Day Aftermath Park and Beach Cleanup
July 5
The staff at Doheny State Beach would sure appreciate any help from volunteers to clean up after the masses of picnickers! This is considered the messiest day of the year. Thank you everyone!!

Dana Wharf Sportfishing Dinner Cruise & Fireworks

Dana Wharf Sportfishing has two different ways you can watch the fireworks from one of their cruise vessels. Join them for their 4th of July Dinner Cruise or their Fireworks Cruise.

Call for more information or to reserve at 949.496-5794

Fullerton

Annual Community Fireworks Show and Festival
Friday, July 4, 2008
5:00-9:30 PM (fireworks at 9 PM)

Live musical entertainment (provided by guitar virtuoso Deke Dickerson and his rockabilly band, the Eccofonics), games and food booths will mark this event, which will be topped off by an aerial fireworks display set to music by Pyrospectaculars of Rialto at 9 p.m.

Other activities lined up for the evening includes pony rides, a petting zoo, jugglers, stilt-walkers, balloon artists, bounce houses and more.A variety of game and international food booths will be sponsored as fund-raisers by non-profit Fullerton organizations. A nominal fee will be charged for the children’s rides.

LOCATION:
Fullerton High School Stadium
S/E Corner, Berkeley and Lemon

INFORMATION:
714-738-6545

Huntington Beach

2008 4th of July Parade & Pier Festival
Friday, July 4, 2008

The day starts at 6 a.m. with the Surf City 5K Run and Fitness Expo at Worthy Park, and the Huntington Beach Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast in Lake Park starting at 6:30 a.m. At 10 a.m., the 104th Annual Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade will wend its way along historic Main Street parade route. Marching bands, floats, military troops, community groups, dignitaries, clowns, equestrians and celebrities make up more than 250 parade entries that will thrill parade-goers until just past noon.

After the parade ends, everyone is invited to bask in the Huntington Beach sun and enjoy the Pier Festival until evening, when the excitement mounts in anticipation of a spectacular fireworks display over the ocean.

3 Day Festival
Friday kicks off the huge three-day Pier Festival on Pier Plaza at the famed Huntington Beach Pier. Admission is free, and attendees can enjoy daily live entertainment, a 28-foot-high climbing wall, food, kid’s activities, and more than 60 unique vendors showcasing their goods from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday (July 4) and Saturday (July 5), and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 6.

Irvine

American Pie — a Fourth of July Celebration
July 4th, 2008 at 8:00pm

Thanks to his 1971 anthem “American Pie,” Don McLean earned his status as a rock-and-roll icon. He also has proved himself an enduring superstar, with hits including “Castles in the Air,” “Vincent,” “And I Love You So” and “Crying.” Plus, patriotic favorites, our traditional salute to the U.S. armed forces and a brilliant 4th-of-July fireworks finale!

Tickets may be purchased online

LOCATION:
Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
8808 Irvine Center Drive
Irvine, CA 92618

La Palma

Annual Run for Fun Event
July 4, 2008

The race has been a tradition in the city for the last 20 years, attracting as many as 1,200 runners from throughout California. This event includes a Family Fun Zone with games, crafts and activities, and a pancake breakfast which starts at 7:30 am

Information: (714) 690-3350

Laguna Niguel

4th of July Celebration
July 4, 2008
Events start a 7 am

YMCA 5K run, 10K run/walk & children's races, a Pancake breakfast from 7:30-11am, and a free swim all ages held from noon to 5 pm. At 8:15 pm, there's a community walk (3/4 mi. ea. way) to the Regional Park for a spectacular fireworks display at 9pm. Bring flashlights!!

DAYTIME ACITIVITIES LOCATION:
Crown Valley Community Park
29751 Crown Valley Parkway
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

949-425-5100

La Habra

Annual 4th of July Spectacular
July 4, 2008

The Annual La Habra 4th of July Spectacular will be held on July 4th - Games, food and activities will be on hand to help celebrate family, community and our nation's independence. The fireworks show begins at 9:30 p.m.

Pre-Sale admittance wristbands may be purchased through the Community Services Department from June 9th to July 3rd. The Pre-Sale price is $5 for adults (age 13 years and older) and $3 for children (ages three through 12 years)

Doors open at 5:00 p.m., and admission prices on July 4th are $8 for adults (age 13 years and older) and $5 for children (ages three through 12 years). Children under three years of age are FREE.

La Habra High School
801 Highlander
La Habra, CA
562-905-9708

Lake Forest

Fourth of July Parade
Independence Day Celebration Day of Events
July 4, 2008

Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast 7 - 10 am
Located in front of the El Toro High School gym on Toledo Way Price $5.00 per person

Lake Forest Rocks on the 4th – Fourth of July Parade-10:00 am
Parade starts at the corner of Toledo Way and Ridge Route Drive (in front of El Toro High School) and ends at the corner of Lake Forest Drive and Serrano Road.

For additional information call the parade hot line number 461-3591

4th of July 5K Run/Walk - Lake Forest
July 4, 2007

Race starts at 7:30 am

Los Alamitos

Fireworks Celebration
Tuesday, July 4, 2006
Gates open at 4:00pm

Free Admission, Military Displays and Family Entertainment. Lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged. NO ALCOHOL PLEASE. Presented in cooperation with the cities of Los Alamitos, Cypress and Seal Beach, The Rossmoor Community Services District and the Joint Forces Training Base

LOCATION:
Joint Forces Training Base

714-229-6700

Mission Viejo

The Mission Viejo Annual Street Faire and Fireworks Spectacular
July 4, 2008
Noon - 9 PM

This is a day of fun and celebration specifically for the families of the Mission Viejo community. They will have Games and Food Booths (provided by many area community organizations), Craft Booths, Entertainment, Rides and a Spectacular Fireworks Show to culminate the day’s activities.

LOCATION:
Olympiad & Marquerite

949-830-7066

Newport Beach

Fireworks Show at Newport Dunes
July 4, 2008
Family fun and games throughout the day with music, food, raffle, carnival games, contests, tournaments, ending with a spectacular fireworks finale! But you better get here early and save your spot to watch the show! There is a fee per car to enter.

(949) 729-DUNE

San Clemente Fireworks Show
July 4, 2008
9 pm

At 9:00 p.m. the City continues its annual tradition with a spectacular fireworks display from the Municipal Pier. The end of the Pier, opposite the entrance, will close at 4 a.m. on July 3rd for preliminary preparation and the entire Pier will close on July 4th at 8:00 a.m. and remain closed for the entire day. The Fisherman’s Restaurant will be accessible to its patrons.

949-361-8264

San Juan Capistrano Festival and Fireworks Display
July 4, 2008
4-9:30 PM

Enjoy live music, exhibit booths, food booths, demonstrations, a beer/wine garden, free petting zoo, rides for the kids and much more. The evening ends with a spectacular fireworks display at 9:00 p.m. Bring a chair and blanket. No pets, personal fireworks or barbeques permitted.

LOCATION:
The Sports Park
25925 Camino Del Avion.

949-493-5911

Tustin

Annual Fourth of July Celebration

Concert (The Surftones!) starts at 6:30 p.m. Fireworks start at 9:00 p.m.

LOCATION:
Tustin High School

INFORMATION:
714-573-3326

Yorba Linda

4th of July 2008 Spectacular

The Fourth of July entertainment begins at 4:00pm each year with food, music, games, and a fantastic fireworks show. Fireworks begin at 9:00pm and last about 20 minutes.

LOCATION:
Valley View Sports Park
4756 Valley View St.

INFORMATION:
(714) 961-7181