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East County and Beyond: July 4th Fireworks and Event Guide

June 26, 2019

The family has the day off, but you're not sure what to do or where to go on America's Birthday! Let us help you. Here are some of the hottest events around town to take part in on 4th of July.


Scripps Ranch 4th of July Run & Ride: 

-Offers half a dozen events for your athletic pleasure! Get up and out the door, so you can enjoy those chips, potato salad, beers and pop-cycles, guilt-free!!

  • Footraces offered: 10K, 2-mile and Kids Fun-Run
  • Bike races offered: 12-mile, 28-mile and 50-mile

Fourth of July Picnic and Fireworks - El Cajon: 

  • This City event is held every Fourth of July in Kennedy Park.
  • The fun starts at 1:00 p.m. with food, games, prizes, kiddie train rides and more! Live musical entertainment begins at 3:00 p.m. and fireworks at 9:00 p.m.

Julian 4th of July Parade

  • Parade will kick of at noon, and last approximately 1 hour. Pre-parade events will start at 10AM, and post-parade events directly following (including BBQ and music). Click the link for more info. Event will take place in Downtown Julian on Main Street, from Julian High School to Frank Lane Park.

Alpine 4th of July Parade & Festival: 

  • The parade will be stepping off from West Victoria at 10 am and proceed down Alpine Boulevard to Tavern Road. The festival will be held right after the parade in the Alpine Community Center Park.Food, Vendors, Dunk Tank, Live Music, Entertainment, Bounce House and Fun & Games for the WHOLE FAMILY!

LEGOLAND Red, White and BOOM!

  • All Red, White and BOOM! activities are included in the cost of admission to LEGOLAND California, with fireworks display at 8:30 PM.

Port of San Diego: Big Bay Boom: 

  • The Big Bay Boom July 4th Fireworks Show promises another spectacular display over San Diego Bay. The amazing display is planned for a prompt 9PM start time. To accommodate the large crowd expected on San Diego Bay this Fourth of July, the Port of San Diego has set up free parking lots with shuttle service to Harbor Island and Shelter Island. Click here for more info on parking.
  • Click the link above for event info, including 6 locations from which to view the show

Santee Solutes: 4th of July: 

  • 2:30-10PM, with fireworks at 9PM. Live music, food, Kids' Fun Zone, fireworks and more! Click the link for parking info (Free parking available). 

July 4th Fireworks Spectacular 2019: SeaWorld

  • SeaWorld will celebrate Independence Day with a 15-minute display of fireworks set to a musical soundtrack, starting at 9:40 PM on July 4. Park hours on the Fourth will be 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Click the link for tickets. Park admission is required in order to view from Sea World's Amphitheater.