July 4th Independence Day Celebrations, San Diego, California

San Diego 2010 Celebration

CENTRAL SAN DIEGO

Glorietta Bay (Coronado): The events on Saturday, July 3 include a morning rough water swim, two-hour American flag-waving parade along Orange Avenue, the community’s main thoroughfare, Art-in-the-Park and an afternoon concert in Spreckels Park. The festivities culminate on July 4 with a spectacular fireworks display over Glorietta Bay that complements the Big Bay Boom fireworks show just across the water
La Jolla Cove: 9 p.m.

Mira Mesa Recreation Center: Food, rides, games and entertainment in Mira Mesa Community Park during the day.

Mission Bay Yacht Club: 9 p.m.

Ocean Beach Pier: 9 p.m.

Paradise Point Resort and Spa: 9 p.m.

San Diego Bay: 9 p.m.

SeaWorld (Mission Bay): 9:30 p.m. SeaWorld San Diego will celebrate Independence Day with a special, patriotic Shamu’s Skysplash USA fireworks show over Mission Bay. One of the most popular fireworks shows for locals, best viewing areas are from the shores of Mission Bay, Mission Beach and Pacific Beach.

EAST COUNTY

Town Center Community Park Ballfields (Santee): 9 p.m.

Spring Valley Park: 9 p.m.

Lake Murray Music Fest and Fireworks (La Mesa): 9:05 p.m. 619-583-5211.

NORTH COUNTY

Bradley Park (San Marcos): 9 p.m.

Brengle Terrace Park (Vista): 9 p.m.

Del Mar Beach: 9 p.m. All day activities.

Grape Day Park (Escondido): 9 p.m.

Julian: No fireworks, but a day full of celebration!

LEGOLAND California will present a star-spangled Red, White and BOOM! Celebration on July 4 with live musical performances by The Jumpitz at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. and festive fireworks at 8:30 p.m. During the day, family favorite Uncle Sam will also be roaming LEGOLAND on stilts, as guests enjoy old fashioned lawn games including potato sack races and LEGO Limbo.

Oceanside Pier: 9 p.m.

Olive Peirce Middle School (Ramona): 9 p.m. Grounds open at 5 p.m.

Rancho Bernardo High School: 9 p.m. (619) 889-8505.

San Diego County Fair (Del Mar Fairgrounds): 9 p.m. After a spectacular fireworks show at 9 p.m. on July 4, Joan Jett and The Blackhearts take the stage at 9:30 p.m. The concert and fireworks are included with fair admission, and all the exhibits halls and rides stay open until midnight.

Valley Center High School: 9 p.m. (760) 670-7062.

SOUTH BAY

Kimball Park (National City): 9 p.m.