ORANGE COUNTY FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS AND FESTIVITIES

ORANGE COUNTY CITIES
SELLING FIREWORKS
Are you wondering if your Orange County city is selling fireworks for the 4^th of July?  If so….check out our list below.  We also have a list of 4th of July celebrations in Orange County. Please make sure that an adult is present and you set off these fireworks only in the cities that allow them.  Always follow and practice firework safety procedures.  HAVE A SAFE AND FUN 4^th of July from the Team @ My Local OC!

SAFE FIREWORK PROCEDURES

• Don’t let children play with the fireworks.
• Never place any part of your body over a firework device.
• Make sure anyone who handles fireworks wears safety goggles to protect the eyes from flying sparks or debris.
• Don’t use bottle rockets. …
• Don’t drink alcohol when using fireworks.
• Read the safety labels.

THE HISTORY OF 4^TH OF JULY FIREWORKS

The tradition of setting off fireworks on the 4th of July began in Philadelphia on July 4, 1777, during the first organized celebration of Independence Day. On July 4, 1777, the first anniversary of the ratification of the Declaration of Independence from England was celebrated. Colonists all across the nation joined in the festivities. On that day, the first-ever recorded 4th of July party was held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Fireworks were launched, bells rang, and a parade was held. A 13-gun salute took place to honor each of the newly formed 13-colonies of the United States, and 13- firework rockets were set off in the town square.

If you’re looking to start your own 4th of July traditions, and want to include fireworks in your celebration, make sure you buy and set them off in one of the following cities where they are legal. If not you may be liable for a fine up to $50,000! OUCH!  Under California Health and Safety Code Fireworks Penalties, Section 12700(B), a person in possession of unaltered dangerous fireworks in violation of the State Fireworks Law is punishable as a misdemeanor or a public offense with fines ranging from $500 to more than $50,000

BELOW ARE ORANGE COUNTY CITIES SELLING AND ALLOWING FIREWORKS

Please be sure to only buy “Safe and Sane Fireworks”, which are approved by the State Fire Marshall.

Anaheim
Buena Park
Costa Mesa
Fullerton
Garden Grove
Huntington Beach
Santa Ana
Stanton
Villa Park
Westminster

 

2024 Fourth of July Celebrations in OC 

Aliso Viejo  4th of July Celebration   July 4, 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm   @ Grand Park Amphitheater, 6101 City Lights Drive    Website

Anaheim   4th of July Celebration   July 4, 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm (see website for all-day events and locations)   @ Peralta Canyon Park, 115 N. Pinney Dr.   Website

Brea   Annual Country Fair – Patriotic Festivities   July 4, 7:00 am – 3:00 pm   @ City Hall Park   Free Admission   Website

Costa Mesa   Independence Day Celebration   July 4, 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm, Fireworks at 9:30 pm   @ OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa – Lot A   Website

Cypress   Salute to America   June 28, 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm   @ Cypress College, 9200 Valley View St.   Website

Dana Point   4th of July Fireworks   July 4, 9:00 pm – 9:30 pm  @ Doheny State Beach 25300 Dana Point Harbor Dr.   Website

Fullerton   July 4th Celebration!   July 4, 10:00 am – Fireworks at 9:00 pm   @ Fullerton Downtown Plaza   Website

Huntington Beach   Fireworks Over The Ocean   July 4, 7:00 pm – After 9:00 pm   @ The Pier   Open to public – Tickets available for purchase – Paid parking   Website

Irvine   Celebrate the 4th of July at Pretend City!   July 3, Call for Times   @ 29 Hubble   949.428.3900   Website

Laguna Beach   4th of July in Laguna Beach   July 4, Drone Flyover at 9:00 pm   @ Monument Point in Heisler Park, 375 Cliff Dr.   Website

Laguna Hills   4th of July Celebration   July 4, 4:00 pm – Fireworks at 9:00 pm   @ Laguna Hills Community Center, 25555 Alicia Parkway   Website

Laguna Niguel   4th of July Celebrations   July 4, All Day Events – Fireworks at 9:00 pm   @ Laguna Niguel Regional Park, 28241 La Paz Rd (Over the lake)   Website

La Habra   4th of July Celebrations   July 4, 4:00 pm – 9:30 pm  @ La Bonita Park, 1440 W. Whittier Blvd   Website

Lake Forest   Fourth of July Parade   July 4, 9:30 am   @ The parade route is located on Toledo Way, Serrano Road, Ridge Route, and Lake Forest   Website

Los Alamitos   3rd of July Spectacular   July 3, 4:00 pm – Fireworks at 9:00 pm   @ Joint Forces Training Base – Enter through Lexington or Orangewood gates   Website

Mission Viejo   July 4th Street Faire & Fireworks Spectacular   July 4, 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm   @ Olympiad, between Marguerite Parkway and Melinda Road   Website

Newport Beach   Independence Day on the Back Bay 2024   July 4, Resort opens at 8:00 am, Fireworks at 9:00 pm   @ Newport Dunes Resort, 1131 Back Bay Dr.   Purchase Parking Online   Website

Orange   3rd of July Celebration   July 3, 4:00 pm – Fireworks after sunset   @ Grijalva Park, 368 North Prospect St.   Website

San Clemente   Fireworks Show   July 4, 9:00 pm   @ San Clemente Municipal Pier, 622 Avenida Del Mar   Website

San Juan Capistrano   Fourth of July Celebration   July 4, 2:00 pm – 9:30 pm   @ The Sports Park, 25925 Camino Del Avion   Website

Santa Ana   Santa Ana 4th of July   July 4, 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm   @ Centennial Park, 3000 W. Edinger Ave   Website

Tustin   Annual Fourth of July Celebration   July 4, 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm   @ Northrup Stadium at Tustin High School, 1171 El Camino Real   Website

Yorba Linda   July 4th Spectacular   July 4, 5:00 pm – 9:30 pm   @ Veterans Park, 4756 Valley View Avenue   Website

 

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