The Ultimate Guide to July 4th Celebrations in Orange County for 2025 (North and Central Counties)
- Heide Janssen
- 12 hours ago
- 10 min read
Curious about how your neighborhood is celebrating Independence Day? We’ve done the legwork for you, compiling a comprehensive list of the must-see events planned in every city across O.C.
From June 27 through July 6, cities across the county will light up with parades, fun runs, carnivals, patriotic concerts, harbor cruises, pub crawls, slip-and-slides, community picnics, and of course –fireworks.
We’ve pulled together a full guide to everything happening near you, complete with maps, details, and dates, all organized by city. We even looked into where and when you can legally light your own Safe & Sane fireworks.
If there’s an event we missed, let us know – we’ll add it!
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 section:
Anaheim, Brea, Buena Park, Cypress, Fullerton, La Habra, La Palma, Los Alamitos, 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 |
This list is split into two posts. Events in cities located in the North County and Central County can be found in this post. When you click on The Coast and South County you will be taken to a new post.
NORTH COUNTY
Click on the city name to jump to that section for details:
Anaheim | Brea | Buena Park | Cypress | Fullerton | La Habra | La Palma | Los Alamitos | Placentia | Stanton | Yorba Linda
You can also click on the red icons on the map for details.
ANAHEIM
Safe & Sane personal fireworks are LEGAL and may be purchased in this city.
DISCHARGE | On July 4 only, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. OCFA safety guidelines for discharging fireworks.
FINES | $1,000 first offense, $2,000 second offense and $3,000 third offense for illegal fireworks, $250 first offense, $500 second offense and $1,000 third offense, for Safe & Sane fireworks misuse
CITY GUIDELINES | Click HERE for details, including hotline information for reporting illegal fireworks.
JULY 4 | Fourth of July Celebration
Canyon High School, 220 S. Imperial Highway, Anaheim Hills
Peralta Canyon Park, 115 N. Pinney Drive, Anaheim Hills
This all-day event starts with the Firecracker 5K/10K Run, Yankee Doodle Dog Show and a parade. The afternoon festival includes food booths and entertainment, ending with fireworks in Peralta Park.
SCHEDULE
Canyon High School
5:30 – 6:50 a.m. Late registration / Packet pick-up
7 a.m. Firecracker 5K/10K Run
9 a.m. Yankee Doodle Dog Show
1 p.m. Fourth of July Parade
Peralta Canyon Park
3 - 8:45 p.m. Food, Activities
5 - 8:45 p.m. Entertainment
9 p.m. FIREWORKS
COST
Firecracker 5K/10K Run | $35 for 5K; $40 for 10K; $30 for untimed 5K
Yankee Doodle Dog Show | $10 for first entry; $5 for additional entries
JULY 4 | Disneyland Fireworks
Disneyland, 1313 Disneyland Dr, Anaheim
On JULY 4 only, the nightly fireworks show will be accompanied by patriotic music.
SCHEDULE
9:35 p.m. FIREWORKS
Best Viewing Spots in the Park
In front of Sleeping Beauty Castle
Main Street, U.S.A., between Central Plaza and the Main Street Train Station
In front of "it's a small world"
Along the Rivers of America in Frontierland
Brea
Personal fireworks, including Safe & Sane, are ILLEGAL in this city.
FINES | Begin at $500 for a first offense and $1,000 for the second, for illegal fireworks, including misusing or tampering with legal ones. Drones will be used to track and record violators. More details.
JULY 4 | Country Fair & Car Show
City Hall Park, 401 S. Brea Blvd., Brea Brea Museum & Historical Society (Car Show), 495 S. Brea Blvd., Brea
A pancake breakfast, live entertainment, kiddie parade, dog parade, classic car show, food, games, exhibits and market place area featuring handmade gifts.
Schedule
6 a.m. Car Show
7 - 10:30 a.m. Breakfast
8 - 9 a.m. Brea Ministerial Association Service
9 a.m – 3 p.m. Fair open | Food and game booths, marketplace, stage entertainment, contests and rides
Noon: Swimming at the Plunge opens
COST
Country Fair and the Plunge | Free
Car Show Registration | $25
Buena Park
Safe & Sane personal fireworks are LEGAL and may be purchased in this city.
DISCHARGE | On July 4 only, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. OCFA safety guidelines for discharging fireworks.
FINES | 1,000, for illegal fireworks, including misusing or tampering with legal ones.
CITY GUIDELINES | Click HERE for details, including hotline information for reporting illegal fireworks.
Knott's Berry Farm, 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park
Schedule
10 a.m. – 11 p.m. Park hours
9:30 p.m. FIREWORKS | Recommended Viewing Areas
COSTS
Single day admission | starts at $62 when tickets are purchased online (subject to change). Online purchases save up to $50 per ticket.
Parking | $35 per car
Cypress
Personal fireworks, including Safe & Sane, are ILLEGAL in this city.
FINES | According to Cypress municipal code 17-53, $1,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months for illegal and fireworks use or possession.
JUNE 27 | Salute to America
Cypress College, 9200 Valley View St., Cypress; Parking Map
Food trucks, entertainment, vendors, live music, a family fun zone and fireworks.
SCHEDULE
5:30 p.m. Festival opens
6 p.m. Leiali'inani Dance Performance
7 p.m. Live music by The Dreamboats
9 p.m. FIREWORKS
Fullerton
Safe & Sane personal fireworks are LEGAL and may be purchased in this city.
DISCHARGE | On July 4 only, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. OCFA safety guidelines for discharging fireworks.
FINES | $1,000, for illegal fireworks, including misusing or tampering with legal ones.
CITY GUIDELINES | Click HERE for details, including a map of where it is illegal to sell or discharge fireworks in Fullerton.
JULY 4 | July 4th Celebration
Fullerton Downtown Plaza, 125 E Wilshire Ave., Fullerton
Event includes car show, food, contests, entertainment and fireworks.
Schedule
9 a.m. – noon Car show
5 – 9 p.m. Food, contests & entertainment
9 p.m. FIREWORKS
La Habra
Personal fireworks, including Safe & Sane, are ILLEGAL in this city.
FINES | $1,000 maximum fine and/or criminal prosecution for illegal fireworks use or possession.
JULY 4 | 4th of July Celebration
La Bonita Park, 1440 W. Whittier Blvd., La Habra
La Habra Community Center, 101 W La Habra Blvd., La Habra
The live music by Super Diamond, food vendors, retail vendors, “Kid-Chella,” WWII Texan Aircraft Flyover, and firework display. For activities, Pre-sale tickets are available at the La Habra Community Center.
Schedule
4 p.m. Gates open
6 – 8 p.m. Live music by Super Diamond
7 p.m. WWII Texan aircraft flyover
9 p.m. FIREWORKS
COST
Tickets | $8 for youth ages 3-12 years; $10 for adults ages 13+ years. ($2 discount if tickets are ordered before July 1.) Free for U.S. active duty military, reserves and retired military personnel with military I.D. Prices increase on July 1.
La Palma
Personal fireworks, including Safe & Sane, are ILLEGAL in this city.
JULY 4 | Fitness Run For Fun
La Palma Central Park, 7821 Walker St., La Palma
5K Run, 5K Walk, 10K Run, Yankee Doodle Dash, pancake breakfast, kids fun zone and an awards ceremony.
SCHEDULE
6 a.m. Registration Opens
7:30 a.m. 5K Walk/ 5K Run & 10K Run (split start times)
7:30 a.m. Pancake Breakfast
8:30 a.m. Yankee Doodle Dash (Ages 2-12)
8:30 a.m. Family Fun Zone opens
9:30 a.m. Awards Ceremony
COSTs
5Ks | $48.70; 10K | $59.30; Yankee Doodle Dash | $11.60. Prices increase after June 30.
Pancake Breakfast | $10, ($8 if you are also register for a run)
Los Alamitos
Safe & Sane personal fireworks are LEGAL and may be purchased in this city.
DISCHARGE | On July 4 only, noon to 10 p.m. OCFA safety guidelines for discharging fireworks.
FINES | 1,000, for illegal fireworks, including misusing or tampering with legal ones.
CITY GUIDELINES | Click HERE for details.
According to the city's website: "Due to ongoing military operations occurring at the Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base (JFTB), civilian activities and events on Base have been temporarily paused. Access to the Base has been limited to mission critical personnel only. Unfortunately, this will impact the upcoming UWS 3rd of July Fireworks Spectacular event, resulting in an alternative event format: the fireworks display will take place, and live streamed via the City’s social media platforms at 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 3, 2025. No public will be allowed on the installation to view the fireworks display."
The city is still working out the logistics for viewing. Information will be available via its social media platforms.
Schedule
9 p.m. FIREWORKS
On Facebook at facebook.com/cityoflosal
On Instagram at instagram.com/cityoflosal
Placentia
Personal fireworks, including Safe & Sane, are ILLEGAL in this city.
FINES | According to Placentia municipal code 18.16.010, "the fire chief or designated representative shall seize, take, remove or cause to be removed at the expense of the owner, all stocks of fireworks offered or exposed for sale, stored or held in violation of this municipal code."
City Celebrations
No community celebration planned in this city.
Stanton
Safe & Sane personal fireworks are LEGAL and may be purchased in this city.
DISCHARGE | Between July 1 - 4 only, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. OCFA safety guidelines for discharging fireworks.
FINES | $1,250 to $80,000 per violation, for illegal fireworks, including misusing or tampering with legal ones.
CITY GUIDELINES | Click HERE for details.
City Celebrations
No community celebration planned in this city.
Yorba Linda
Personal fireworks, including Safe & Sane, are ILLEGAL in this city.
JULY 4 | July 4th Spectacular
Veterans Park, 4756 Valley View Ave., Yorba Linda
This free event will feature food vendors, family activities, a kids zone, live music, and a spectacular fireworks show! The event is open to the public with seating throughout Veterans Park and the south field of Yorba Linda Middle School.
Schedule
5 p.m. Events begin
9 p.m. FIREWORKS
CENTRAL COUNTY
Click on the city name to jump to that section for details:
Costa Mesa | Fountain Valley | Garden Grove | Orange | Santa Ana | Tustin | Villa Park | Westminster
You can also click on the red icons on the map for details.
Costa Mesa
Safe & Sane personal fireworks are LEGAL and may be purchased in this city.
DISCHARGE | Between July 2-4 only, 4-10 p.m. OCFA safety guidelines for discharging fireworks.
FINES | $1,000 and jail time, for illegal fireworks, including misusing or tampering with legal ones.
CITY GUIDELINES | Click HERE for details, including hotline information for reporting illegal fireworks.
JULY 3 | Independence Day Celebration
OC Fair and Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa; Parking in Lot A
This celebration includes music by the Tijuana Dogs and 80's All-Stars, contests, kids activities, food and drinks. Parking and admission is free.
SCHEDULE
4 p.m. Gates open
5 p.m. Celebration begins
9:30 p.m. FIREWORKS
11 p.m. Gates Close
COST
Free admission and parking
Fountain Valley
Personal fireworks, including Safe & Sane, are ILLEGAL in this city.
City Celebrations
No celebrations planned in this city.
Garden Grove
Safe & Sane personal fireworks are LEGAL and may be purchased in this city.
DISCHARGE | On July 4 only, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. OCFA safety guidelines for discharging fireworks.
FINES | $1,000. Multiple fines will be issued for repeat violators, for illegal fireworks, including misusing or tampering with legal ones.
CITY GUIDELINES | Click HERE for details, including hotline information for reporting illegal fireworks.
City Celebrations
No celebrations planned in this city.
Orange
Safe & Sane personal fireworks are LEGAL and may be purchased in this city.
DISCHARGE | On July 4 only, noon to 10 p.m. OCFA safety guidelines for discharging fireworks.
FINES | $1,000, for illegal fireworks, including misusing or tampering with legal ones.
CITY GUIDELINES | Click HERE for details.
JULY 3 | 3rd of July Celebration - CANCELLED
Per the website for the City of Orange: "Due to the City’s current financial situation, all events traditionally sponsored by the City have been put on hold until further notice."
JULY 4 | Orange Park Association 5K and parade
Salem Lutheran Church/School, 6500 E. Santiago Canyon Road, Orange
The community's 5k weaves through the beautiful Orange Park Acres community. The Orange Park Acres Parade follows the race.
Schedule
7:30 - 8:45 a.m. OPA 5K Run/Walk
10 a.m. Parade begins
COST
Online Registration | $45; kids age 3 and under are free
Santa Ana
Safe & Sane personal fireworks are LEGAL and may be purchased in this city.
DISCHARGE | July 1, noon to 10 p.m., July 2-3, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., July 4, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. OCFA safety guidelines for discharging fireworks.
FINES | $1,000 and up to six months in jail, for illegal fireworks, including misusing or tampering with legal ones.
CITY GUIDELINES | Click HERE for details.
JULY 4 | Fourth of July
Centennial Park, 3000 W. Edinger Ave., Santa Ana; onsite parking is free, but limited.
This free community event will include live music, food vendors, kid zone, exhibitors and fireworks.
Schedule
5 - 9 p.m. Festival and entertainment begins
8:45 p.m. FIREWORKS
Tustin
Personal fireworks, including Safe & Sane, are ILLEGAL in this city.
Tustin Park High School, 1171 El Camino Real, Tustin
The celebration will feature live music by Those Guys, food and fireworks.
SCHEDULE
5 p.m. Doors open
9 a.m. FIREWORKS
COST
Parking at Tustin High | $10 per vehicle. All proceeds go towards the Tustin High Dance Team.
Villa Park
Safe & Sane personal fireworks are LEGAL and may be purchased in this city.
DISCHARGE | On July 4 only, noon to 10 p.m. Discharging fireworks outside of this time period is prohibited and subject to a $500 fine. OCFA safety guidelines for discharging fireworks.
FINES | $1,000 and up to six months in jail, for illegal fireworks, including misusing or tampering with legal ones.
CITY GUIDELINES | Click HERE for details.
JULY 4 | 4th of July "Stars on Parade"
The Parade starts and ends at Villa Park High School, 18042 Taft Ave., Villa Park
Parade Route: Starts at Villa Park High School, Spartan Way/Nichols, Right on Serrano, Right on Lemon, Right on Jocotal, Right on Center, Left on Taft and end at VPHS.
Schedule
9 a.m. Parade start
Westminster
Safe & Sane personal fireworks are LEGAL and may be purchased in this city.
DISCHARGE | On July 4 only, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. OCFA safety guidelines for discharging fireworks.
FINES | $1,000, for illegal fireworks, including misusing or tampering with legal ones.
CITY GUIDELINES | Click HERE for details.
City Celebrations
No celebration planned in this city.
