{"id":382912,"date":"2026-07-02T01:14:21","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T01:14:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/382912\/"},"modified":"2026-07-02T01:14:21","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T01:14:21","slug":"where-to-see-fireworks-in-orange-county-on-the-fourth-of-july","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/382912\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to See Fireworks in Orange County on the Fourth of July"},"content":{"rendered":"

For America\u2019s 250th birthday, cities across Orange County are celebrating with fireworks shows, parades, live music, food vendors and more.<\/p>\n

Independence Day<\/a> commemorates the passage of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 \u2014\u00a0250 years ago.<\/p>\n

While many cities are hosting official firework shows, Laguna Niguel is hosting a drone show<\/a> instead \u2014 ditching the explosives that pose a fire risk.<\/p>\n

Cities like Laguna Beach<\/a> and Irvine have hosted Independence Day drone shows in the past, but they aren\u2019t returning this year.<\/p>\n

The drone show met mixed reviews in Laguna Beach, with city leaders ditching the drones for traditional fireworks after a one-off trial in 2024.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In Irvine, officials ran out of time to host a large-scale celebration at the Great Park like last year, ditching the city-sponsored event altogether that had its inaugural trial last year.<\/p>\n

[Read: Irvine Leaders Nix Fourth of July Celebration Ahead of USA\u2019s 250th Birthday<\/a>]<\/p>\n

It also comes as cities crack down on illegal fireworks, upping fines for residents who don\u2019t comply with local fireworks laws.<\/p>\n

[Read: Orange County Gears up For Illegal Fireworks Ahead of America\u2019s 250th Birthday<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s where you can find fireworks shows near you in Orange County on July 3 and 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

\"\"An annual firework show at Founders Park in Ladera Ranch on Thursday, June 4, 2024. Credit: MAXIMO SANTANA Voice of OC.<\/p>\n

North Orange County<\/p>\n

Anaheim<\/p>\n

Anaheim is hosting celebrations<\/a> at Canyon High School and Peralta Canyon Park in Anaheim Hills. The Firecracker 5K\/10K run and walk starts at 7 a.m. with check-in starting at 5 a.m. The Yankee Doodle Dog Show is a crowd favorite at 9 a.m. at Canyon High. The Fourth of July parade begins at 1 p.m. at Canyon High, and music and food at Peralta Canyon Park start at 3 p.m. \u2014 ahead of fireworks at 9 p.m.<\/p>\n

When: Saturday, July 4 at 9 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: Peralta Canyon Park, 115 N. Pinney Drive<\/p>\n

Cypress<\/p>\n

The City of Cypress is set to host a Salute to America<\/a> event on July 3 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. \u2014\u00a0celebrating both America\u2019s 250th birthday and Cypress\u2019s 70th birthday. It\u2019s expected to feature community games and live music ahead of the fireworks display at 9 p.m.<\/p>\n

When: Friday, July 3 at 9 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: Cypress College, 9200 Valley View Street<\/p>\n

Fullerton<\/p>\n

Fullerton\u2019s Independence Day Celebration<\/a> will begin with a bike parade at 10 a.m. followed by a DJ set at 7 p.m. and fireworks at 9 p.m. The July 4 event will feature fireworks only. There will be no food vendors, vendors or live entertainment.\u00a0<\/p>\n

When: Saturday, July 4 at 9 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: Downtown Plaza, 125 E Wilshire Avenue<\/p>\n

La Habra<\/p>\n

La Habra\u2019s Fourth of July celebration<\/a> begins at 4 p.m. and is expected to feature live music, food and retail vendors, games and a WWII Texan Aircraft Flyover with fireworks at 9 p.m.<\/p>\n

When: Saturday, July 4 at 9 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: La Bonita Park, 1440 W Whittier Boulevard<\/p>\n

Los Alamitos & Seal Beach<\/p>\n

The cities of Los Alamitos and Seal Beach are jointly hosting a fireworks spectacular<\/a> on July 3. Gates open at approximately 4 p.m. and close at 8:45 p.m. or when the event reaches capacity. Fireworks will begin at approximately 9 p.m. The event is also expected to feature live music, vendor booths, a beer garden and a food court.<\/p>\n

When: Friday, July 3 at 9 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base, enter through Lexington or Orangewood gates<\/p>\n

Yorba Linda<\/p>\n

Yorba Linda is hosting a Fourth of July Spectacular Event<\/a> beginning at 5 p.m. with food vendors, family activities, a kids zone, live music and a fireworks show at 9 p.m.<\/p>\n

When: Saturday, July 4 at 9 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: Veterans Park and Yorba Linda Middle School, 4777 Casa Loma Avenue<\/p>\n

Central Orange County<\/p>\n

Costa Mesa<\/p>\n

The City of Costa Mesa is hosting a free Independence Day Community Celebration<\/a> on July 3 at the OC Fairgrounds. The event will feature live music, food and drink and kids\u2019 activities starting at 5 p.m. with the fireworks display beginning at 9 p.m.<\/p>\n

When: Friday, July 3 at 9 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: OC Fairgrounds, 88 Fair Drive<\/p>\n

Santa Ana<\/p>\n

\"\"Evangelina Chavez, 5, and her grandmother Felicitas Carachure at the 2024 4th of July celebration at Centennial Park in Santa Ana. Credit: ERIKA TAYLOR, Voice of OC<\/p>\n

Celebrate Independence Day and America\u2019s 250th birthday at the city of Santa Ana\u2019s annual Fourth of July Celebration<\/a> beginning at 6 p.m. with live music, food vendors, inflatables and a fireworks finale at 8:45 p.m. There will also be a patriotic pup contest at 6:45 p.m.\u00a0<\/p>\n

When: Saturday, July 4 at 8:45 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: Centennial Park, 3000 W. Edinger Avenue<\/p>\n

Tustin<\/p>\n

Tustin\u2019s Fourth of July Celebration<\/a> is slated to begin at 6 p.m. with live music and food trucks ahead of the fireworks show at 9 p.m.<\/p>\n

When: Saturday, July 4 at 9 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: Tustin High School, 1171 El Camino Real<\/p>\n

Coastal Orange County<\/p>\n

Dana Point<\/p>\n

\"\"A line of people on the bridge over Island Way overlooking an assortment of small boaters and paddle boarders on Thursday, July 4, 2024. Credit: MAXIMO SANTANA Voice of OC.<\/p>\n

People across Dana Point<\/a> can see the fireworks display beginning at 9 p.m. \u2014 fireworks are launched from a barge just off the coastline of Doheny State Beach. Prior to the fireworks, there will be the annual Condor Squadron flyover, featuring WWII North American AT\u20116 aircraft soaring above Dana Point from 5:50 to 5:55 p.m.<\/p>\n

When: Saturday, July 4 at 9 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: Doheny State Beach<\/p>\n

Huntington Beach<\/p>\n

Huntington Beach is hosting<\/a> the \u201cthe largest Independence Day Celebration west of the Mississippi\u201d beginning with the Surf City 5k run at 7 a.m. and the 122nd Fourth of July parade at 10 a.m. The pier plaza festival and carnival lasts from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and the Main Street block party lasts from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. The fireworks over the ocean display begins at 9 p.m. All beach viewing is open to the public, with limited paid tickets for reserved seating on the pier.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

When: Saturday, July 4 at 9 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: Huntington Beach Pier<\/p>\n

Newport Beach<\/p>\n

The City of Newport Beach is co-sponsoring the fireworks display at the Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina\u2019s Independence Day on the Back Bay 2026<\/a> event. The resort opens at 8 a.m. and the fireworks display is scheduled for 9 p.m. There will be food trucks, full bars, live entertainment and water sports rentals available.<\/p>\n

When: Saturday, July 4 at 9 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina, 1131 Back Bay Drive<\/p>\n

Laguna Beach<\/p>\n

\"\"A long exposure of nearby fireworks in Laguna Beach on July 4, 2024. Credit: ERIKA TAYLOR, Voice of OC<\/p>\n

Laguna Beach\u2019s fireworks show<\/a> begins at 9 p.m. from Monument Point in Heisler Park. Areas of Heisler Park, including Monument Point, will be closed all day on July 4. At approximately 5 p.m., Heisler Park from Myrtle Street to the Rockpile Beach stairs at Jasmine Street will be closed to the public to allow for fireworks preparation.\u00a0<\/p>\n

When: Saturday, July 4 at 9 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: Monument Point in Heisler Park<\/p>\n

San Clemente<\/p>\n

San Clemente\u2019s Independence Day Fireworks Display<\/a> begins at 9 p.m. A festive flyover by the Condor Squadron, featuring WWII AT-6 aircraft, will pass over San Clemente at 6 p.m. The entire pier will close and remain closed for the day starting at 8 a.m. Ocean access will be closed from 8 to 10 p.m. within 1,000 feet in both directions of the pier.<\/p>\n

When: Saturday, July 4 at 9 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: San Clemente Municipal Pier<\/p>\n

South Orange County<\/p>\n

Aliso Viejo<\/p>\n

Aliso Viejo\u2019s<\/a> celebration<\/a> on July 4 will feature live performances, face painting and airbrush tattoo artists, photo booths and other community activities beginning at 4 p.m. with fireworks beginning at 9 p.m.\u00a0<\/p>\n

When: Saturday, July 4 at 9 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: Grand Park, 6101 City Lights Drive<\/p>\n

Irvine<\/p>\n

The Pacific Symphony<\/a> is hosting their annual Fourth of July ticketed event featuring live music and ending with a fireworks display. This is the only Fourth of July event at the Great Park this year.<\/p>\n

When: Saturday, July 4 at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: Great Park Live, 250 Corsair<\/p>\n

Laguna Hills<\/p>\n

Join the City of Laguna Hills for their America250 Fourth of July Celebration<\/a>, beginning with community events at 4 p.m., live music at 6 p.m. and fireworks at 9 p.m.<\/p>\n

When: Saturday, July 4 at 9 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: Laguna Hills Community Center, 25555 Alicia Parkway<\/p>\n

Laguna Niguel<\/p>\n

\"\"A line of chairs in Laguna Niguel being set up around the amphitheater at the Crown Valley Community Centre on Thursday, July 4, 2024. Credit: MAXIMO SANTANA Voice of OC<\/p>\n

Laguna Niguel\u2019s America250 Celebration<\/a> begins with the 47th Annual 5k at 8 a.m., a pancake breakfast from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m., a flyover at 5:30 p.m. and live music. The city is hosting a drone show in lieu of fireworks that\u2019s set to begin at 9 p.m.<\/p>\n

When: Saturday, July 4 at 9 p.m. (drone show)<\/p>\n

Where: Crown Valley Park Amphitheater, 29751 Crown Valley Parkway<\/p>\n

Mission Viejo<\/p>\n

\"\"A group of people sit down in the shade at the Fourth of July fair in Mission Viejo on Thursday, July 4, 2024. Credit: MAXIMO SANTANA Voice of OC.<\/p>\n

Mission Viejo is hosting its annual Street Faire & Fireworks Spectacular<\/a> beginning at noon. The event is expected to feature live entertainment, rides, food trucks and games. More than 40 booths will showcase a feature of crafts and gift items, and the fireworks display will begin at 9 p.m.<\/p>\n

[Read: Mission Viejo Approves Parade for America\u2019s 250th Birthday<\/a>]<\/p>\n

When: Saturday, July 4 at 9 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: Olympiad Road between Marguerite Parkway and Melinda Road<\/p>\n

Rancho Santa Margarita<\/p>\n

The Rancho Santa Margarita Landscape and Recreation Corporation<\/a> will host a fireworks show beginning at 9 p.m. A patriotic bicycle and tricycle event will start at 10 a.m. with beach club activities from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The winners of the 2026 Voice of SAMLARC singing contest will also perform a cappella renditions of God Bless America and the Star-Spangled Banner before the 9 p.m. fireworks show.<\/p>\n

When: Saturday, July 4 at 9 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: Lago Santa Margarita Beach Club, 21472 Avenida De Los Fundadores<\/p>\n

San Juan Capistrano<\/p>\n

San Juan Capistrano\u2019s Fourth of July Celebration and Firework Display<\/a> will begin at 3 p.m. with face painting, electric bumper cars, bounce houses, games, lawn games, food trucks and vendors. Live music begins at 4 p.m. and fireworks are expected to start around 8:45 p.m.<\/p>\n

When: Saturday, July 4 at 8:45 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: Athletic fields at Marco Forster Middle School, 25601 Camino Del Avion<\/p>\n

Angelina Hicks is the Voice of OC Collegiate News Service Editor. Contact her at ahicks@voiceofoc.org or on Twitter @angelinahicks13.<\/p>\n

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