Other than a massive love for blue, red and white during Independence Day, there’s tons of celebrating and patriotism going around. If you’re in Orange County during the 4th of July, you’ll have plenty of events and activities to choose from, and by plenty, we mean mind-boggling. We know you’re looking for the best, so we’ve carefully compiled a must-visit list that you’re going to want to check out right down below:
July 4th Parade, Fest & Fireworks @Huntington Beach
This highly-anticipated parade will be marching down the streets of downtown Huntington Beach this July 4th. If you’re interested in joining the crowd for the largest Independence Day parade west of the Mississippi River, you know where you need to be.
Things to Look Forward to:
- A fantastic parade (starts at 10 a.m.)
- Pier entertainment
- Live entertainment
- Fireworks show
Note: If you want to stake out an area to view the parade, you can do so only after 7 a.m. on July 3rd.
Location: 200 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Time and Date: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. (4 July 2018)
Admission: FREE (Bleacher seats can be purchased online or on site)
Contact: 714-536-5486
Purchase Tickets Online: http://www.hb4thofjuly.org/
July 4th Run, Pancakes, Concert & Fireworks 2018 @ Laguna Niguel
This is one location you can consider for your 4th because it’ll easily take up the entire day. You can start with an invigorating run at Crown Valley Park, join the annual pancake breakfast, get your adrenaline pumping with a concert, and end your day with a beautiful display of fireworks.
Things to Look Forward to:
- 40th Annual Run @ Crown Valley Park
Location: Crown Valley Park, 29751 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Time and Date: Registration Opens at 6 a.m. (4 July 2018)
Admission: $25 – $40/person
Contact: 949-495-9622
Register Online: https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/LagunaNiguel/YMCARunInTheParks
Website: https://www.ymcaoc.org/run-in-the-parks/
- 36th Annual Pancake Breakfast
Location: Crown Valley Park YMCA, 29831 Crown Valley Pkwy, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Time and Date: 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (4 July 2018)
Cost: $5/breakfast
Contact: 949-363-0136
Website: http://www.lnchamber.com/events/event/2018/07/04/4th-of-july
- The SUFFRAGETTES Concert
Location: Amphitheatre Crown Valley Community Park, 29751 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Time and Date: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (4 July 2018)
Admission: FREE
- Fireworks Show
Location: Regional Park
Time and Date: Starts at 9 p.m. (4 July 2018)
Note: This amazing event is hosted by the Laguna Niguel Family YMCA. For more information, do check out http://www.cityoflagunaniguel.org/DocumentCenter
4th Of July Bands & Fireworks 2018 @ Newport Beach
It’s time to get some sand between your toes down at Newport Beach! You can arrive early and enjoy the sun and surf before settling on a spot for a dazzling firework display later in the day.
Things to Look Forward to:
- Pyrotechnic fireworks show (starts around 9 p.m.)
- Dancing
- A full bar
- Tons of food trucks
- Live music featuring Wild Child and more (starts at 2 p.m.)
Note: Arrive early for some fun-filled family activities. On site all-day parking will also be available on the 4th for $50.
Location: Newport Dunes, 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Time and Date: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. (4 July 2018)
Admission: FREE General Admission, $60 – $100/person for VIP Tickets
Contact: 800-765-7661
Purchase Tickets Online: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/july-4th-on-the-beach
Website: http://www.newportdunes.com/event/independence-day-back-bay/
Mingling with the crowd and having a blast is one thing but getting stuck in traffic and going through the hassle and expenses of parking is another. For a fuss-free 2018 Independence Day, you can always depend on our Orange County ground transportation service for enjoyable rides to and from your desired destinations. We can’t want to hear from you, so do give us a call or book our services online!
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