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Still Looking for a July 4 Celebration? Find Fireworks and Events Near You in Orange County

Updated: Jul 5, 2025

Our comprehensive list covers every major July 4 event in Orange County including where to legally use Safe & Sane fireworks.

Image courtesy of Unsplash/Jon Sailer
Image courtesy of Unsplash/Jon Sailer

We get it – sometimes you wait until the last minute to make Fourth of July plans.

Good news: There are still celebrations happening all over Orange County for the 4th of July – and we’ve got the full list. From fireworks to festivals, concerts to cruises, our master guide breaks it all down by city.

Even if there’s nothing happening in your neighborhood, chances are there’s something fun just a short drive away.

In order to find your local holiday celebrations, we've divided the county into four sectors and created maps to help you find the celebrations near you. Click on the sector name to jump to that list:

Anaheim, Brea, Buena Park, Cypress, Fullerton, La Habra, La Palma, Los Alamito, Placentia, Stanton, Yorba Linda

Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley, Garden Grove, Orange, Santa Ana, Tustin, Villa Park, Westminster

Dana Point, Huntington Beach, Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, San Clemente, Seal Beach

Aliso Viejo, Irvine, Ladera Ranch, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, Rancho Mission Viejo, San Juan Capistrano

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