July 4th Fireworks in San Diego County

July 4th fireworks over San Diego Bay.

Above: July 4th fireworks over San Diego Bay.

— Cities and Communities throughout San Diego County can celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, festivals, entertainment and fun. Following are some of the Independence Day celebrations around San Diego County:

SAN DIEGO

Port of San Diego: Big Bay Boom - This will be the ninth year that the Port sponsors the annual fireworks extravaganza on San Diego Bay. Four barges, strategically placed around the north bay area of San Diego Bay, will discharge fireworks simultaneously to live broadcasted music at 9 p.m.

San Diego Symphony's Star Spangled Pops: July 3, 4 & 5 - Principal Pops Conductor Marvin Hamlisch returns with the definitive patriotic Stars & Stripes tribute for Fourth of July. A delightful concert weekend packed with Americana, Broadway hits, marches, a salute to our military and spectacular fireworks in a celebration for the whole family at the Embarcadero Marina Park South.

SeaWorld San Diego: Shamu's SkySplash - SeaWorld will present a special fireworks display to celebrate Independence Day on July 3rd, 4th & 5th. Set to lively, patriotic music, Shamu's SkySplash USA will light up the night starting at approximately 9:30 p.m.

Glorietta Bay: Coronado Independence Day Celebrations & Fireworks - The parade takes place at Orange Avenue and Glorietta. Independence Day activities kick off with a 15k Run/Walk at dawn. The day includes a rough-water swim at North Beach, the famous two-hour parade along Orange Avenue, Art-in-the-Park, a concert in Spreckels Park, and culminates with spectacular fireworks over Glorietta Bay synchronized to KYXY Radio's patriotic music. (619) 437-8788

La Jolla Cove Fireworks - Enjoy the annual Fourth of July fireworks show over La Jolla Cove at 9 p.m. (858) 454-1444.

Mira Mesa Recreation Center/ Mira Mesa Community Park: During the day, food, rides, games and entertainment. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. and will be synchronized to KYXY Radio's patriotic music. (858) 538-8122.

Rancho Bernardo - A full day of patriotic activities are planned. Fireworks set to begin at 9 p.m. and will be synchronized to KYXY Radio's patriotic music.

Ocean Beach Pier - 29th Annual fireworks celebration off the pier at 9 p.m and will be synchronized to KYXY Radio's patriotic music.

NORTH COUNTY

The San Diego County Fair - The Fair will kick off its July 4th celebration with a concert by the Navy Band Southwest at 7:30, followed by Fireworks at 9 p.m. Smokey Robinson is the headliner for the and will take to the stage at approx. 9:30 p.m.

Camp Pendleton - Del Mar Beach: Fireworks will begin at 9 p.m. and will be synchronized to KYXY Radio's patriotic music.

Escondido Grape Day Park - Pack a picnic, grab a blanket and head to Grape Day Park on July 4 for a fun-filled, star-spangled celebration! Fireworks will begin at 9 p.m. and will be synchronized to KYXY Radio's patriotic music.

San Marcos: Bradley Park - The festivities will kick off with live music at 6:15 followed by fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

Vista: Brengle Terrace Park - The 41st annual Red, White & Boom Independence Day Celebration will light up the sky on Saturday, July 4 in the newly renovated Moonlight Amphitheatre. The annual Independence Day Celebration held in Brengle Terrace Park, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive, is free to the public with fireworks scheduled to begin at 9 p.m

LEGOLAND California's Red, White and BOOM! Celebration - Legoland celebrates July 4th with family picnic games and entertainment including special performances by The Jumpitz children’s entertainment group. The fireworks will begin at 8:30 p.m.

Poway's 4th of July Fireworks Celebration - The celebration begins at 7 p.m. with entertainment and games. The fireworks are set to begin at 9 p.m.

EAST COUNTY

Lake Murray Music Fest & Fireworks - The event features live bands beginning at noon, followed by a fireworks show at approximately 9:15 p.m.

Ramona Fireworks - Ramona Rotary proudly presents the Annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration at Olive Peirce Middle School on Hanson Lane. Celebration starts at 5 pm and the fireworks display will start at 9 pm. and will be synchronized to KYXY's radio's patriotic music.

El Cajon: Kennedy Park, 1675 East Madison Avenue. This event features a picnic at noon followed by fireworks at 9 p.m. synchronized to KYXY Radio's patriotic music.

Julian 4th of July Parade (no fireworks due to fire risk) - The Julian Fourth of July parade joins the town's Apple Centennial Celebration when it steps out on Main Street at 12 noon on Saturday, July 4th. The parade, an annual event for more than 15 years and dubbed by many as the "best little town parade in America," has adopted As American as Apple Pie as its theme.

Santee Salutes July 4th: - The festival begins at 3:30 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m.

Spring Valley Swap Meet - Fireworks at 9 p.m.

SOUTH BAY

Chula Vista: No fireworks due to budget restraints

National City: Kimball Park - The annual carnival includes rides, games food booths. Fireworks will begin at 9 p.m.