The Ultimate Guide to July 4th Celebrations in Orange County for 2025 (The Coast and South County)
- Heide Janssen
- 13 hours ago
- 18 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 The Coast and South County can be found in this post. When you click on North County and Central County, you will be taken to a new post.
THE COAST
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You can also click on the red icons on the map for details.
Dana Point
Personal fireworks, including Safe & Sane, are ILLEGAL in this city.
FINES | According to Municipal Code 4.04.010: "The Fire or Police Chief shall seize, take, remove or cause to be removed at the expense of the owner all stocks of fireworks, including fireworks commonly known as Safe & Sane, offered or exposed for sale, stored, or held in violation of this Municipal code."
Doheny State Beach, 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point
Fireworks are shot from a barge on the water, located off the coastline at Doheny State Beach.
Schedule
9 p.m. FIREWORKS
Special Viewing Locations
Doheny State Beach | This beach is the closest spot to the fireworks. The beach is open until 10 p.m.
Heritage Park | Located on the bluffs above Doheny State Beach, this park offers a panoramic view of the ocean and the fireworks.
Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa, BBQ on the Lawn, 25135 Park Lantern, Dana Point. The hotel hosts a BBQ on its ocean view lawn with live music, lawn games, craft beer and signature cocktails. You can see fireworks from its elevated cliffside views of Doheny Beach and the harbor.
4 p.m. Festivities begin
Chart House, 34442 Street of the Green Lantern, Dana Point. The Chart House is serving a three-course menu and will provide VIP outdoor seating with cliffside views of the Dana Point Harbor and the fireworks show.
5 p.m. Chart House dinner service begins
Cruises departing from Dana Wharf, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point. Three cruises. Dinner cruise includes tri-tip, chicken, mac n’ cheese, baked beans, green salad, rolls and butter, cobbler, ice cream and cookies, and non alcoholic drinks. Cash bar available.
7:30 p.m. Dana Pride Dinner Cruise departs
7:45 p.m. Catamaran Fireworks Cruise departs
8 p.m. Fireworks Display Cruise departs
Costs
Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa | $129 adults, $60, kids
Chart House | $150 per person (price includes fees, tax and gratuity)
Dana Pride Dinner Cruise | $159 for adults, $99 kids (5-12), $25 kids (0-4). Prices subject to change.
Catamaran Fireworks Cruise | $85 for adults
Fireworks Display Cruise | $75 for adults $55 kids (5-12), $15 kids (0-4). Prices subject to change.
JULY 4 | Dana Point Water Wars
Dana Point Harbor, Main Channel, 34571 Golden Lantern, Dana Point
Participants head out in the main channel in boats ranging from small inflatables to 20+ foot fishing boats and "attack" each other armed with squirt guns, buckets and more. While there is no official start time, minor skirmishes can be seen throughout the day, while the epic-scale battle happens around noon. Participants can be seen of all ages, but anybody on the water is a fair target.
SCHEDULE
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Dana Point Harbor
Huntington Beach
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 | $500, for illegal fireworks, including misusing or tampering with legal ones.
CITY GUIDELINES | click HERE for details.
June 28 - JULY 6 | 121St Fourth of July: Legacy of Bravery
Huntington Beach Pier, Main and Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach claims to host the largest Independence Day celebration west of the Mississippi River. The week includes the Home Decorating Contest, Surf City Run, a parade that will be televised on ABC7, fireworks on July 4, and a block party with entertainment on Main Street and at Pier Plaza throughout the weekend.
SCHEDULE
JUNE 29
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Judging for the Home Decorating Contest
3 p.m. Awards handed out for the Home Decorating Contest
JULY 3
7 a.m. Staking a parade viewing location allowed. See website for details.
JULY 4
Surf City Fun Run
6 a.m. Surf City Run packet pick-up opens
7 – 10 a.m. Surf City Run
Parade and Entertainment
10 a.m. Parade
Noon - 9 p.m. Live Entertainment on Pier Plaza
Fireworks
7 p.m. On the Pier seating opens for Early Entry ticket holders
7:30 p.m. On the Pier seating opens for General Seating ticket holders
Approximately 9 p.m. FIREWORKS OVER THE OCEAN will begin at dusk
JULY 5
Noon - 7 p.m. Main Street Block Party
JULY 6
Noon - 6 p.m. Live Entertainment on Pier Plaza
Special Viewing Locations
Pier Bleachers, for the parade viewing, set up at Main and Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach. No alcohol will be permitted. Coolers and bags are permitted but will be subject to inspection. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Chairs will be provided. Parking is NOT INCLUDED in the cost of this ticket.
Pier Viewing, for fireworks. No alcohol will be permitted. Coolers and bags are permitted but will be subject to inspection. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Chairs will be provided. Parking is NOT INCLUDED in the cost of this ticket.
Paséa Hotel and Spa, 21080 CA-1, Huntington Beach, for reserved firepits. Fireworks show not guaranteed.
6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Private beach firepit seating opens
COSTs
Main Promenade Parking Structure | $30 (cash only) all-day flat fee. Pay as you enter and no customer validations will be honored. Yearly and monthly pass holders will be charged. Parking is NOT guaranteed.
City Beach Parking Lot | $30 per space that the vehicle occupies and no spaces may be purchased for chairs, tables, or any other activity. The only entrance to the parking lot will be at Beach Boulevard and Pacific Coast Highway. The gates will open at 5 a.m. on Friday, July 4, 2025 and the public will not be allowed to line up in front of the parking lot gates until after 12 a.m.
Surf City Fun Run | 5Ks Registration, $55; Kids Fun Run Registration, $30 (Prices will increase on July 3.)
Reserved Parade Viewing | $26.73. General admission ticketed seating is first-come first-served.
Seating on the Pier for Fireworks | Early entry seating, $42.16; General admission, $31.87.
Paséa Hotel and Spa | Beach Bonfire Experience for 4, $750, includes private beach firepit, beach chairs, s'mores kits and discounted parking. Blue Room Experience for 12, $750, includes private firepit on the blue room terrace for 12, seating for 8, one bottle of sparkling wine and discounted parking. Ocean Lawn Firepit Experience for 10, $500, includes private firepit on the ocean lawn for 10, seating for 5, one bottle of sparkling wine and discounted parking.
Laguna Beach
Personal fireworks, including Safe & Sane, are ILLEGAL in this city.
FINES | $1,000 and jail time up to 6 months, for illegal fireworks use or possession.
Fireworks will be fired from Monument Point in Heisler Park. Areas of Heisler Park, including Monument Point, will be closed all day on Friday, July 4th. At approximately 5 p.m., the area of Heisler Park from Myrtle Street to the Rockpile Beach stairs at Jasmine Street will be closed to the public to allow for fireworks preparation.
Schedule
9 p.m. Approximate FIREWORKS start time
TROLLIES AND PARKING
The city encourages visitors to utilize the exterior parking lots (Lot 15, 16, 17 and 19) and take the trolley into town. Parking meters and city parking lots are enforced on July 4.
City trolleys will run under a revised timetable on July 4. The Coastal Route will run from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and the Canyon Route from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
CLICK HERE to get information on the Trolley Tracker app.
Newport Beach
Personal fireworks, including Safe & Sane, are ILLEGAL in this city.
FINES | Illegal fireworks, glass containers, and portable BBQs and grills of any kind on the grass or beach are strictly prohibited. Violators will be fined $3,000 and issued police citations, according to Newport Beach Municipal Code, section 11.08.060 and 9.04.420.
Channel Place Park, 4400 Channel Place, Newport Beach
Festival activities include carnival games, arts and crafts, lawn games, music and food for sale.
Schedule
9 a.m. Bike parade, between W. Balboa Boulevard and 36th Street, Newport Beach
9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Community festival
JULY 4 | 4th of July Old Glory Boat Parade
Newport Harbor, American Legion Post 291, 215 15th St., Newport Beach
During the Old Glory Boat Parade, owners adorn their boats in red white and blue decorations, balloons, streamers and waving flags accompanied by patriotic music.
Schedule
1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Old Glory Boat Parade
Costs
Boat Registration | Free
JULY 4 | Independence Day on the Back Bay
Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort and Marina, 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach
Live entertainment by The Class Band, activities, inflatable water park, water sports, food trucks, full bars and a firework show.
Schedule
8 a.m. – 10 p.m. Public beach is open
9 a.m. Resort opens
9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Moe B's Munchies open
9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Inflatable water park and water sports rentals
Noon – 9 p.m. Food trucks and full bars
3 – 8 p.m. Live entertainment
9 p.m. FIREWORKS
Special Viewing Location
Balboa Bay Resort, A+O Restaurant, 1221 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach. This is the only waterfront resort in Newport Beach. It will host its "All-American Shellabration Seafood Boil" from where diners can view the fireworks across the bay.
Cost
Bay Access | Free and open to the public.
Inflatable water park reservations | $16-$21
Water sports rentals | $30-$549, see website for details
Pre-paid Reserved Parking | $100. Available in the main paved lot (located off Jamboree & Back Bay Drive).
Parking
Prepaid, reserved online | $100, plus fees. Reserved parking in the main paved lot (located off Jamboree & Back Bay Drive)
Same Day Parking | $50. Available in a further, unpaved lot (enter off Bayside Drive and Pacific Coast Highway). Day-of parking is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Balboa Bay Resort, | Contact the resort for details. (949) 630-4285
Cruise Newport Beach, 400 Main St., Newport Beach (Balboa Island)
Schedule
4 – 6:30 p.m. 4th of July Cruise | Travels alongside the Old Glory Boat Parade route through the world renowned Newport Bay. During your cruise you will also be taken out into the open ocean to see the pristine Newport Beach coastline.
7 – 9:30 p.m. Fireworks Cruise | This cruise will find a spot off shore to park the boat in the Newport area which gives good views of the fireworks at Newport Dunes, Emerald Bay and Dana Point. Typically, fireworks can be seen in the distance from Long Beach to Laguna Beach.
COST
Tickets | $78 per person, plus 4% processing fees
City Cruises, 2431 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach
Schedule
7 – 10 p.m. 4th of July Premier Dinner Cruise | Features a chef-curated buffet meal and craft cocktails with views of Newport Beach's iconic landmarks, including the Balboa Fun Zone and Balboa Pavilion. A live DJ plays the latest hits and classic favorites for dining and dancing under the fireworks.
COST
Tickets | Start at $200 per person, plus 4% processing fees
San Clemente
Personal fireworks, including Safe & Sane, are ILLEGAL in this city.
JULY 4 | 4th of July Events and Activities
Linda Lane Park, 400 Linda Lane, San Clemente (Slip 'N Slides) San Clemente Municipal Pier, 622 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente (Fireworks)
TROLLEY MAP | The trolleys are free to ride, and riders can expect a trolley at each stop about every 15 minutes. Trolley stops are clearly marked with signs.
San Clemente will host activities during the day and fireworks over the pier in the evening.
Linda Lane Park will be the location of a 300-foot slip ‘n slide (ages 8+ years) and a giant inflatable 75-foot obstacle course. Other activities include games, laser tag, a military vehicle display, live music and food trucks.
Schedule
8 a.m. pier closes for the entire day
10 a.m. – 11 p.m. Free San Clemente Trolley Service
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Stars, Stripes and Slip 'N Slides
6 p.m. Condor Squadron Flyover
8 – 10 p.m. All ocean access, including swimming, surfing and wading, will be closed 1,000 feet in both directions from the pier.
9 p.m. FIREWORKS
COST
Admission | Free
San Clemente Slip ‘N Slide, all-access activity wristband for unlimited runs
Presale rate: $7/person (non-residents are $12/person pre-sale) until July 3
On-site rate: $10/person (non-residents are $15/person).
Additional family discounts may be available at checkout.
Seal Beach
Personal fireworks, including Safe & Sane, are ILLEGAL in this city.
FINES | According to Seal Beach municipal code 7.20.065, "Those who violate this section may be issued a misdemeanor citation and/or administrative fine. Additionally, any person who violates this section shall be liable to the City for the actual costs of seizure, impoundment, and disposal of such fireworks, in addition to any and all other penalties available under the municipal code."
Old Ranch Country Club, 3901 Lampson Ave., Seal Beach
Lakeside activities, food, live music and fireworks. Casual attire is permitted.
Schedule
5 – 7:30 p.m. BBQ Buffet
5 – 8 p.m. Activities and live entertainment
9 p.m. FIREWORKS
Cost
Adults | Starting at $99
Kids 4-12 | Starting at $89
SOUTH COUNTY
Click on the city name to jump to that section for details:
Aliso Viejo | Irvine | Ladera Ranch | Laguna Hills | Laguna Niguel | Laguna Woods | Lake Forest | Mission Viejo | Rancho Santa Margarita | Rancho Mission Viejo | San Juan Capistrano
You can also click on the red icons on the map for details.
Aliso Viejo
Personal fireworks, including Safe & Sane, are ILLEGAL in this city.
Grand Park/Town Center Amphitheater, 6101 City Lights Drive, Aliso Viejo
Community booths, caricature artists, face painting, inflatable obstacle course, airbrush tattoo artists, live music by Young Guns and low-level fireworks.
Schedule
6 a.m. Area opens to save a spot for fireworks viewing
6 p.m. Events starts
7 – 9 p.m. Young Guns perform
9 p.m. Low-level FIREWORKS
Irvine
Personal fireworks, including Safe & Sane, are ILLEGAL in this city.
FINES | According to Irvine municipal code 4-4-113, "The Fire Chief or Director of Public Safety shall cause to be seized, taken, or removed at the expense of the owner all stocks of fireworks offered or exposed for sale, and all fireworks stored or held in violation of the City Code."
Irvine Civic Center Lawn, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine
From JULY 1 – 13, members of the community are invited to honor veterans, active duty, and fallen service members by visiting the flag display.
COST
Flag Sponsorship | $65 per flag. Proceeds from flag sponsorship benefit the 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee.
JULY 3 | Pretend City 4th of July Celebration
Pretend City Children's Museum, 29 Hubble, Irvine
This will be an adventure-filled day of activities, creativity and patriotic fun. There will be a patriotic stroller parade. You may bring your strollers already decorated for the holiday, or decorate them at the museum. (Red, White and Blue supplies will be available for guests to decorate).
Schedule
11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
COST
General Admission | Children & adults, $22; seniors & military families, $20; Museums for All, $5; Infants & Members, free.
Irvine Valley College, 5500 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine; Lot 5, off Jamboree
This run, which starts with live fife and drums, is a fast flat course on the Irvine Valley College campus.
Schedule
6:30 - 7:45 a,m. Race Day Registration
7-7:45 a.m. Fife and drums marching and heritage songs
8 a.m. Diaper Dash; 8:05 a.m. 1 Mile Start (You can run with your kids.)
8:15 - 8:30 a.m. Opening Ceremony and a Born in the USA sing-a-long warm-up
8:30 a.m. Mass Start
Winners announced
9:15 a.m. Overall WINNERS announced.
9:30 a.m. Beginning of all age divisions awards announced.
COSTS
Race Registration | $28 - $61.60 depending on the race. Prices increase after July 2.
North Lake Beach Club, 10 Stone Creek S, Irvine
South Lake Beach Club, 2 Blue Lake South, Irvine
North Lake Gazebo, 4615 Barranca Parkway, Irvine
The Woodbridge Village Association hosts a days worth of activities which includes an 5K/10K/Kids Run and a neighborhood parade open to anyone, an afternoon of activities at the South Lake Beach Club for association members, ending with fireworks in the evening. Wristbands required for Beach Club activities.
Schedule
Ralph J. Redington 5K/10K Run and Kids Run
6:30 a.m. Check-in for races open, starts at the North Lake Gazebo
7:15 a.m. 5K/10K Run begins
8:15 a.m. Approximate start of Kids 1 Mile Run
9:15 a.m. Both Beach Clubs open
Wheels on Parade, on Barranca Parkway. between Lake Road and Creek Road, Irvine
9:15 a.m. Parade assembly begins
10 a.m. Parade begins
South Lake Beach Club Activities
11 a.m. DJ Starts
Noon - 4 p.m. Carnival
12:30 - 4 p.m. Beach Chair BINGO
2:30 p.m. Volleyball sign-ups
3 p.m. Volleyball tournament begins; Hydro-bike Race
Boat Races
Noon Paddle Boats
1:30 p.m. Canoe Regattas
3 p.m. Hydro-bikes
4 p.m. Sabot races
5:15 p.m. All boat race finals
9 p.m. FIREWORKS
10 p.m. North and South Lake Beach Clubs close
FREE VAN SHUTTLE
The van route will travel clockwise and pick up people who are on East or West Yale Loop, at the North Lake Beach Club, or at the South Lake Beach Club. There is only one shuttle and it can take up to a minimum of 30 minutes to make it around the loop.
COSTS
Race registration | 5K/10K, $55; Kids run, $20. Sign up online by noon on July 3. All registration is available online only.
Wheels on Parade | Free
Wristband | $12 per wristband, sold online. NOTE: There are 3,000 wristbands available for purchase. Children 2 and under are free. Wristbands are sold on a first-come, first-serve basis to adult WVA members with a proper facility ID only.
Great Park Live, 8000 Great Park Blvd., Irvine
Celebrate America with the iconic hits of Jimmy Buffett, Bob Marley, Van Morrison and The Beach Boys – from “Margaritaville,” “Come Monday,” “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” to “Brown-Eyed Girl” and many more – brought to life by celebrated vocalists and Pacific Symphony.
Schedule
8 p.m. Concert start time
Approx. 10 p.m. FIREWORKS
Cost
Single ticket concert seats | $40 to $450
Ladera Ranch
Personal fireworks, including Safe & Sane, are ILLEGAL in this city.
JULY 4 | July 4th Celebration
Founders Park, 28275 Avendale Blvd., Ladera Ranch
5K, 10K, and kids' dash runs and breakfast in the morning. Afternoon activities include: a rock wall, carnival games and rides, airbrush artists, caricature artists, face painters and a cupcake bake-off. Fireworks start when it is dark.
Schedule
6 a.m. registration
7 a.m. 10K Freedom Run
8:30 a.m. 5K Freedom Run
9:30 a.m. 1K Kids' Firecracker Dash
7 - 8:30 a.m. Breakfast
4 – 8 p.m. Games and Activities
4 – 9 p.m. Food Trucks
4:45 – 5:45 p.m. Cupcake Bake-Off
5 – 8 p.m. Teen Zone (Free, Grades 6-12)
6 p.m. Concert ('90s Rock Show)
Dark - Fireworks
COSTs
Freedom Run | Registration prices starting at $15 and increase as it gets closer to the date
Pancake Breakfast | $8
Children's Activity Wristbands | $18 available for purchase at the event. NOTE: This is a cashless event. Credit cards only.
Laguna Hills
Personal fireworks, including Safe & Sane, are ILLEGAL in this city.
JULY 4 | 4th of July Celebration
Community Center & Sports Complex, 25555 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills
Carnival rides and games, live band, food trucks and fireworks.
Schedule
4 - 6 p.m. Community Fun
6 - 9 p.m. Live band, Anthem Road
9 p.m. FIREWORKS
Laguna Niguel
Personal fireworks, including Safe & Sane, are ILLEGAL in this city.
JULY 4 | Fourth of July Festivities & Drone Show
Laguna Niguel Regional Park, 29831 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel
Crown Valley Park (lower soccer field), 29751 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel
This year, Laguna Niguel will have a drone show rather than fireworks.
Pancake breakfast, expo and YMCA run in the morning. In the evening, acrobatic planes with smoke will fly over Crown Valley Parkway from the 5 freeway to PCH, summer concert by Jukebox Productions and Titans of Rock at the Crown Valley Park Amphitheater. A drone show will replace fireworks this year.
Schedule
Laguna Niguel Regional Park
6:30 a.m. Race Registration Booth opens
8 a.m. 5K Run/Walk
9 a.m. Kid's Race
7:30 – 10:30 a.m. Pancake breakfast and expo (in the lower soccer field)
Crown Valley Park
Free Swim at Laguna Niguel Aquatic Center
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Adult Lap Swim
1 - 4 p.m. Recreation Swim/Diving Boards
5:30 p.m. Patriotic Flyover – best visibility from the Crown Valley Park Amphitheater
5:30 – 9:30 p.m. Summer Concert: Jukebox Productions and Titans of Rock at the Crown Valley Park Amphitheater
9 p.m. DRONE SHOW
COSTs
Parking at all parks | $7
Pancake Breakfast | $10
YMCA Run | $55 registration for 5K; $30 registration for kids race
Laguna Woods
Personal fireworks, including Safe & Sane, are ILLEGAL in this city.
Clubhouse 2, 29831 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel
Laguna Woods residents are encouraged to decorate their golf carts with patriotic pride (no political decor is permitted) and participate in the annual golf cart parade. To participate, register your cart by July 2.
The parade is followed by a concert at Clubhouse 2. 19 Restaurant and Handel’s Ice Cream will sell food until 2 p.m. or while supplies last. The GRF no-host bar will sell soft drinks and water.
SCHEDULE
11 – 11:45 a.m. Golf Cart Parade – Route Map
Noon – 2 p.m. Stone Soul concert
Lake Forest
Personal fireworks, including Safe & Sane, are ILLEGAL in this city.
El Toro High School, 25255 Toledo Way, Lake Forest
The El Toro Chargers 5K/1K takes place mostly on Lake Forest Drive, starting at Trabuco Drive. The parade begins with a route that begins and ends year El Toro High School.
SCHEDULE
The race begins and ends on Lake Forest Drive between Chinook and Trabuco.
7 a.m. 5K starts
8 a.m. 1K starts
8:15 a.m. Awards ceremony
The parade route is located on Toledo Way, Serrano Road, Ridge Route and Lake Forest.
9:30 a.m. Parade starts
COST
Race Registration | Starts at $20 for students and $50 for non-students. Will increase one it gets closer to the race date.
JULY 4 | 4th of July Celebration
Lake Forest II Sun and Sail Club, 24752 Toledo Way, Lake Forest
Last year, the Lake Forest II Sun and Sail Club has presented live music, food trucks, bars, remote control car racing, inflatables, face painting, a petting zoo, a puppy party and fireworks. Membership cards required for all members age 7+. Specific activities are not listed on the website this year.
Schedule
11:30 a.m. Boat check-in
6 p.m. Boats must be moved.
Approximately 8:45 p.m. FIREWORKS
COST
Wristbands | Guests, $25 presale, $30 at the door. LF2 Members, free. Wristbands required for guests age 7 and older.
Mission Viejo
Personal fireworks, including Safe & Sane, are ILLEGAL in this city.
On Olympiad between Marguerite and Melinda, Mission Viejo. Free shuttle service available with stops located around Lake Mission Viejo. Click here for the shuttle route.
Live entertainment, DJ, fun zone, rides, game booths, vendor booths and food trucks.
SCHEDULE
Noon: Street Faire opens
1 – 8 p.m. Shuttle service
9 p.m. FIREWORKS
COSTs
Admission | free
Tickets available for rides and games.
Rancho Santa Margarita
Personal fireworks, including Safe & Sane, are ILLEGAL in this city.
JULY 4 | July 4th Fun in the Sun
Lago Santa Margarita Beach Club, 21472 Avenida De Los Fundadores, Rancho Santa Margarita
Beach club access and activities, bike and trike parade around the lake, live music at the amphitheater, food trucks and fireworks. Wristbands required for Beach Club access.
SCHEDULE
JULY 3
6 a.m. Blankets may be placed around the lake to reserve viewing spots.
JULY 4
8 a.m. – 8:45 p.m. Beach Club opens
11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Activities at the Beach Club
Noon – 5 p.m. Watercraft available
10 a.m. Patriotic Bike and Trike Parade around the lake
5 - 8 p.m. Lakeshore Fun | Live music at the Amphitheater, photo opportunities, a balloon twister, glitter tattoo artists, face painters, crazy hair artists, crafts, food & dessert trucks.
8:45 p.m. Voice of SAMLARC Performance | The winners of the 2025 Voice of SAMLARC singing contest will perform a cappella renditions of God Bless America and the Star-Spangled Banner before the fireworks show.
9 p.m. FIREWORKS
COSTs
Admission | Free, but wristbands are required for beach club access. A standby line will be operating on the day of the event.
Rancho Mission Viejo
Personal fireworks, including Safe & Sane, are ILLEGAL in this Community.
This unincorporated community lists a parade on its website, however, no other details regarding a date, time and location are provided. Residents of Rancho Mission Viejo should check their RanchLife portal for details.
San Juan Capistrano
Personal fireworks, including Safe and Sane, are ILLEGAL in this city.
FINES | According to San Juan Capistrano municipal codes 5-21.04(d) and 5-21.06, $100 or imprisonment in the county jail, or both, and confiscation of fireworks.
JULY 4 | Fourth of July Celebration
Marco Forster Middle School, 25601 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano
The event includes live entertainment, food, exhibit and vendor booths, family games, activities, contests and fireworks. There will also be a small vendor area for attendees to support local businesses and nonprofit organizations. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
SCHEDULE
2 – 9:30 p.m. Celebration starts
3 - 5:30 p.m. Electric Vinyl performs
6 - 8:30 p.m. Family Style performs
8:45 p.m. FIREWORKS
PARKING/TROLLIES
Trolley Map: Parking is free and the summer trolley will be in operation from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on July 4.
