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 4th 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 4th 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 4TH 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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