San Diego Fourth of July Fireworks Shows and Parades

Monday, July 4

Poway Fireworks. Two fireworks shows light up the night! Poway High School, 15500 Espola Rd. and Poway Sportsplex, 12349 McIvers Ct. Gates at Poway High open at 6 pm with games & activities; Fireworks, 9 pm. $5; 11 & under free. www.poway.org

FREE Port of SD Big Bay Boom. Fireworks discharged from four barges on San Diego Bay. 9 pm. www.bigbayboom.com

FREE Coronado Fourth of July. Parade, 10 am; Concert, 4 pm; Fireworks over Glorietta Bay, 9 pm. Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave. www.coronadofourthofjuly.com

FREE Scripps Ranch Parade & Festival. Parade, 10 am from Ironwood to Aviary Dr.; Festival, 11 am–1 pm at Hoyt Park, 10800 Canyon Lake Dr. www.scrippsranch.org

FREE Ramona Family Picnic & Fireworks. 4–9:15 pm. Donations accepted. Olive Peirce Middle School, 1521 Hanson Ln. www.ramonaevents.com

Fireworks Cruise on the William D. Evans sternwheeler. A three-level sternwheeler features a DJ, drinks, snacks and a memorable setting to watch the fireworks. 6:50–9:55 pm. $30–$40. Bahia Resort Hotel or Catamaran Resort, Mission Bay. www.bahiahotel.com/4th-july-cruise

Santee Salutes. Fun Zone, 2 pm; Patriotic ceremony, 6 pm; 80z All Stars Concert, 6:30 pm; Fireworks, 9 pm. Parking $10. Town Center Community Park East, 550 Park Center Dr. www.cityofsanteeca.gov

FREE Julian Parade. Theme “Back in Bloom.” Pre-parade activities, 10 am; Parade, 12 noon. Main St. www.julianparade.com

USS Midway Museum Fireworks Viewing Party. Bring chairs and enjoy fireworks from the flight deck. 6:30 pm. $25; 2 & under free. 910 N. Harbor Dr. Tickets: www.midway.org

Spirit of the Fourth. Theme “Grateful to Celebrate Together Again.” Music, 6 pm; Fireworks, 9 pm. $10 donation requested. Bernardo Heights Middle School, 12990 Paseo Lucido. www.spiritofthefourth.com

FREE Fireworks & Musicfest. Musicfest, 11 am–9 pm; Fireworks, 9 pm. Lake Murray Community Park, 7001 Murray Park Dr. www.lakemurrayfireworks.org

FREE Bike Parade & Concert. Kids games, live music and more, 10 am–2:30 pm. Parade, 10 am; Concert, 12 noon. Pioneer Park, 1521 Washington Pl. www.missionhillstowncouncil.org

FREE Chula Vista 4th Fest Fireworks. 9 pm. Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center, 2800 Olympic Pkwy. www.chulavistaca.gov

Fireworks Extravaganza at the San Diego County Fair. Pay tribute to the USA with a fireworks display set to music. 9 pm. $20, includes fair admission. Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. www.delmarfairgrounds.com

Fireworks at SeaWorld. Enjoy a spectacular fireworks presentation from 8:50–9:05 pm. Interstate 5, exit SeaWorld Dr. www.seaworld.com

El Cajon Fireworks. 9 pm. Kennedy Park, 1675 E Madison Ave. www.ci.el-cajon.ca.us

FREE Escondido Independence Day Celebration. Crafts, games, concert and more, 5–9:30 pm; Fireworks, 9 pm. Grape Day Park, 340 N. Escondido Blvd. www.escondido.org/independence-daycelebration.aspx

FREE Imperial Beach Fireworks. 9 pm at the Imperial Beach Pier. www.ib-chamber.com/upcomingevent/4th-july-fireworks

FREE SummerFest San Marcos. Fireworks, 9:30 pm. Best views: San Marcos Activity Center, Public Library, City Park and Bobcat Stadium. www.summerfestsmtx.com

Vista Independence Day Celebration. BBQ, 6:30 pm; Concert, 7:35 pm; Fireworks, 9 pm. Brengle Terrace Park, 1200 Vale Terrace Dr. Tickets: www.cityofvista.com

Fireworks Cruises. Comfortable indoor and outdoor viewing areas, music synced to fireworks. 8:30–9:45 pm. $45–$60. www.flagshipsd.com/cruises/4th-julyfireworks-cruises

Picnic & Fireworks at Maritime Museum of San Diego. Explore open tall ship, steam and submarine vessels, and fascinating exhibits. 10 am–5 pm; Fireworks, 9 pm. 1492 N. Harbor Dr. Tickets: www.sdmaritime.org

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