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San Diego Fourth of July Celebration Guide
This guide lists various Independence Day events, parades, and fireworks displays occurring across San Diego County for the 250th anniversary of the United States. It also includes information on post-holiday beach cleanup efforts.
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Residents can use this guide to identify local event schedules, road closures, and public activities occurring throughout the San Diego region during the July 4th holiday weekend.
Key Facts
- The 'Big Bay Boom' fireworks show will occur on San Diego Bay at 9:15 p.m. on July 4th, launched from four barges.
- The Surfrider Foundation will host the 20th annual 'Morning After Mess' beach cleanups on July 5th from 9-11 a.m. at multiple locations.
- Coronado will host its 53rd annual 12K run at 7 a.m. and 77th annual parade at 10 a.m. on July 4th.
- Mira Mesa is hosting a parade on July 4th at 11 a.m. following a six-year hiatus.
- Rancho Bernardo is holding its 57th annual 'Spirit of the 4th' event at Webb Park.
- Escondido is hosting its 61st annual 'Independence Day Festival' at Grape Day Park.
- Vista is holding its 58th annual 'Independence Day Celebration' at Brengle Terrace Park.
- Events are scheduled across numerous locations including Santee, Oceanside, SeaWorld, Poway, Julian, El Cajon, Ramona, and Chula Vista.
- Attendees for the Big Bay Boom are encouraged to bring radios to tune into 91X FM for a musical simulcast.
- The San Diego County Fair will feature an 'America 250 Fireworks Spectacular' on Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
Who's Mentioned
personAnn Moore“Chair of the Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners.”organizationSurfrider Foundation of San Diego County“Organizer of the annual 'Morning After Mess' beach cleanups.”organizationMira Mesa Town Council“Host of the Independence Day Celebration at Hourglass Field Community Park.”personCarl DeMaio“Assemblyman scheduled to speak at the Julian 4th of July celebration.”personEthan Hamilton“Late athletic director at Point Loma Nazarene University honored by the 4S Ranch”