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July 4th Fireworks 2022 In San Diego County

Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around the San Diego region.

Fourth of July concerts, runs, parades, festivals and fireworks are planned for the July 4th holiday weekend throughout San Diego County.
Fourth of July concerts, runs, parades, festivals and fireworks are planned for the July 4th holiday weekend throughout San Diego County. (Shutterstock)

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA — Happy birthday, America!

After a year or two of COVID-related restrictions, cities and towns throughout the San Diego County region are back in the star-spangled swing with Fourth of July parades, events and fireworks extravaganzas.

July 4, 2022 falls on a Monday. Do note not all Independence Day events are on that date, with several spread throughout the holiday weekend or earlier. And always check with organizers to ensure events are proceeding as planned.

Find out what's happening in San Diegowith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Scroll through our annual event guide to find what's going on near you. And have a happy, safe and festive 4th of July, from Patch!

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Find out what's happening in San Diegowith free, real-time updates from Patch.

CARLSBAD:

JULY 4: July 4th Red, White & BOOM! Fest & Fireworks: Legoland. Day includes All-American family picnic, relay races & live performances.

JULY 4: July 4th BBQ & Fireworks: Park Hyatt Aviara Resort. Tickets on sale.

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CHULA VISTA:

JULY 4: July 4th Fest & Fireworks 2022: Elite Athlete Training Center. Event is free.

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CORONADO:

JULY 2: July 4th Weekend 'Crown City Classic 12K, 5K & Kids' Run' - Includes Crown City Half Mile for kids 12 and under.

JULY 2: Annual 4th Of July Rough Water Swim. Categories for adults & youth.

JULY 3: C4 Foundation July 4th Weekend Concert & Fundraiser: Hotel Del Coronado. Tickets include live entertainment & hors d’oeuvres.

JULY 4: July 4th 'Big Bay Boom' Fireworks. Four barges & multiple viewing sites.

JULY 4: July 4th Parade, Navy Leap Frogs, Concerts & Fireworks. A jam-packed Independence Day is planned!

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DEL MAR:

JULY 4: Powerhouse Park July 4th Parade. Check link to Del Mar Foundation for updates on annual Independence Day event.

JULY 4: San Diego County Fair July 4th Fireworks. Ticket includes fair admission & grandstand seating.

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EL CAJON:

JULY 4: 4th Of July Fireworks. Show begins at 9 p.m.

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ENCINITAS:

JULY 4: Olivenhain July 4th Bike Parade & Potluck. Pack a picnic! Music planned, too.

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ESCONDIDO:

JULY 4: July 4th Concert, Fest & Fireworks. Country music star Lorrie Morgan & Third Marine Aircraft Wing Band are among entertainment headliners.

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FALLBROOK:

JULY 4: Rotary Club July 4th Pancake Breakfast. With color guard, face painting & dog show, plus proceeds benefit Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society.

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IMPERIAL BEACH:

JULY 4: 4th Of July Fireworks: Pier Plaza. Annual event that draws some 90,000 attendees.

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JULIAN:

JULY 4: 4th Of July Parade, Military Fly-Over & BBQ. A hometown celebration at its finest!

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LA JOLLA:

JULY 4: July 4th Fireworks at Cove. No announcement yet if fireworks are planned for 2022 from the La Jolla Community Fireworks Foundation. Check link for updates.

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LA MESA:

JULY 4: Lake Murray July 4th Music Fest & Fireworks. Games between band sets, plus day-long scavenger hunt.

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MIRA MESA:

JULY 4: July 4th Fireworks. UPDATE: CANCELED.

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MISSION BAY:

JULY 3: 3rd of July Fireworks. It's the "the long-awaited return" to Mission Bay!

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NATIONAL CITY:

JUNE 30-JULY 4: July 4th Week Carnival & Fireworks. Miss National City Educational Pageant & fireworks on July 2.

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OCEAN BEACH:

JULY 4: 4th of July Fireworks. Not planned at the OB Pier for 2022, according to Ocean Beach MainStreet Association.

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OCEANSIDE:

JUNE 25: Annual Independence Parade: Downtown. This year’s theme: "Oceanside Strong."

JULY 3: 3rd Of July Fireworks Celebration. Featuring live entertainment, fun zone, inflatables, picnic area, food & more at new location for 2022.

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OLIVENHAIN:

JULY 4: Olivenhain July 4th Bike Parade & Potluck. Pack a picnic! Music planned, too.

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POWAY:

JULY 4: July 4th Veterans Park Ceremony. Shuttle service available.

JULY 4: Old-Fashioned 4th Of July & Fireworks. "Celebrate our country’s independence 'turn-of-the-20th-century-style.'"

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RAMONA:

JULY 4: July 4th Family Picnic & Fireworks. A community tradition at Olive Peirce Middle School.

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RANCHO BERNARDO:

JULY 4: 'Spirit Of The Fourth' Parade & July 4th Fireworks. Live music planned for fireworks show.

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SAN DIEGO:

JULY 1-4: July 4th Weekend Fireworks: SeaWorld. Fireworks visible throughout the 100+ acre park.

JULY 4: July 4th 'Big Bay Boom' Fireworks. Four barges & multiple viewing sites!

JULY 4: Lake Murray July 4th Music Fest & Fireworks. Games between band sets, plus day-long scavenger hunt.

JULY 4: USS Midway Museum July 4th Celebration & Fireworks Viewing Party. Limited number of tickets will be available.

JULY 4: July 4th Celebration & Fireworks Viewing: Maritime Museum. One of S.D.'s top fireworks-viewing spots.

JULY 4: 4th of July Cruises. Options include dinner cruise, spectator cruise & open-air jet boat.

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SAN MARCOS:

JULY 4: July 4th Carnival & Patriotic Dog Contest: Lakehouse Hotel. Admission free, but advance registration requested.

JULY 4: July 4th Festivities & Fireworks: Bradley Park. "One of the most spirited 4th of July celebrations in North County."

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SAN YSIDRO:

JULY 3: Independence Day Festival & Fireworks At Border. Not planned for 2022.

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SANTEE:

JULY 4: July 4th Fest, Concert & Dual Fireworks Shows. With food vendors, patriotic ceremony & 80z All Stars band. Advance purchase required for parking.

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SCRIPPS RANCH:

JULY 4: Scripps Ranch 4th Of July Run & Ride. Bike & walk/run options include family fun run, 10K, gravel & street bike rides.

JULY 4: July 4th Parade: Hoyt Park, Scripps Ranch. A true "small town" tradition in its 51st year.

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UNIVERSITY CITY:

JULY 4: July 4th Run, Parade, Music & Snow: Standley Park. Multiple activities fill the day — car show, concert, bike & pet parade, food & community booths, book sale & a snowy play area — to highlight a few.

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