San Diego County CA— Here are some fireworks shows around North County and in San Diego with most taking place on the Fourth, the Oceanside show taking place on July 3rd, in addition to the paid shows at Legoland and SeaWorld…
Oceanside
The City of Oceanside Parks and Recreation Division and the Friends of Oceanside Parks will host a Fireworks Show on Monday, July 3, 2017, at El Corazon in celebration of Oceanside’s 129th anniversary. Fireworks will begin at 9:00 p.m. The recommended viewing area is on Rancho Del Oro Drive, which will be closed at 5:00 p.m. from Oceanside Boulevard north to Mesa Drive. There will be music, entertainment and food trucks beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Please take public transportation or carpool and park in the business park behind the Marriott Hotels. The Sprinter, in addition to regular Monday service, will be running an eastbound train from Oceanside at 10:03 p.m. (arriving at Rancho Del Oro station at 10:14 p.m.) and a westbound train from Escondido at 9:33 p.m. (arriving at Rancho Del Oro at 10:13 p.m.) for people to return home after the fireworks display.
Please bring a beach chair/blanket to sit on. No alcohol or dogs are permitted at this free, family-friendly event. For questions, please contact Oceanside Parks & Recreation at (760) 435-5041, visit the website at www.oceansiderec.com and follow us on Facebook at “City of Oceanside Parks & Recreation.”
The Annual Oceanside Independence Parade
will be held July 1, 2017. To learn more about the parade, [click here] visit the official website www.oceansideparade.com or call MainStreet Oceanside at 760-754-4512.
Camp Pendleton Beach Bash 2017
The 2017 Ken Grody Ford Beach Bash will feature live bands, exciting kids’ activities, tribute to heroes video, fireworks show, drawings for the Ken Grody Ford Cash Prizes and 2015 Ford Focus STi. Hit the sand and surf early and plan to stay late.
Free Family Fun Zone includes Zorb Ball Experience, 5 Bounce Houses, Inflatable Super Slide, Paintball Target Shoot, Bungee Run, 8 Carnival Games Ring Toss, Ping Pong toss and more.
If you don’t want to go aboard Camp Pendleton for the Bash, the fireworks at this show are clearly visible from downtown Oceanside, the pier and the harbor.
The Bash is an all day affair from 8 am to 10 pm on the Camp Pendleton, Del Mar beach. Fireworks at 9 pm.
Band Schedule:
6:00am-11:00pm DJ Big Mike spinning all day on the beach
8:00am– Opening of FREE Fun Zone, Food Vendors, Businesses and Sponsor Booths
10:00am – T-shirt toss, beach balls, folding discs
11:00am– $500 cash prize, T-shirt toss, beach balls
1:30pm– $500 cash prize, T-shirt toss, beach balls, folding discs
3:30pm-$500 cash prize USAA Most Patriotic costume contest, beach balls
4:30pm $500 cash prize, $2,000 Cash Prize, Car Giveaway,T-shirt toss and beach balls
5:30pm– T-shirt toss, beach balls
6:30pm– Fun Zone closes
8:00p-10pm-$2,000 Cash Prize, 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid SE, T-shirt toss, beach balls, 2017 Tribute to Heroes Video
*Sign up to win cash prizes and 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid SE at Ken Grody display
Winners will be announced at the Del Mar Beach Resort Main Stage. Must be present to win and have valid Military ID. Winners will have one song in time to claim their prize.
For more information on the Camp Pendleton Beach Bash click [here]
Fallbrook Fourth of July Celebration
The Grand Tradition show has come to an end with no Fireworks shows set for Fallbrook in 2017
Vista Fireworks Show and Fourth of July Celebration
Moonlight Amphitheatre in Brengle Terrace Park, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista.
The City of Vista is hosting its Independence Day celebration on July 4 in Brengle Terrace Park and the fireworks display starts at 9 pm. Residents should be aware that all consumer fireworks are illegal in the City of Vista and throughout the County of San Diego. This includes sparklers, firecrackers, cherry bombs, bottle rockets and even poppers. Vista Fire urges residents to obey the law and leave fireworks to the professionals.
For more information on the day’s events, check online here
San Marcos Fireworks and July 4th Events
Bradley Park, San Marcos
“Celebrate Freedom, A Fireworks Extravaganza”
Entertainment featuring Liquid Blue at 6 pm
Fireworks at 9 pm
Celebrate July fourth at this event in San Marcos. Carnival games and family fun, evening entertainment. Bring blankets or chairs for lawn seating to enjoy the San Diego fireworks display. For more information about the San Marcos Fireworks and July 4th Events see www.san-marcos.net
Escondido
Join 20,000 patriotic festival-goers for Escondido’s 54th Annual Independence Day Festival & Fireworks. This free community event features rockin’ live music by the Crown City Bombers, Brogue Wave, and Todo Mundo, fabulous food vendors, and a wealth of children’s activities and games for everyone to enjoy. The day’s festivities will conclude with a special performance by Camp Pendleton’s 1st Marine Division Band and, of course, a dazzling fireworks display starting at 9:00 pm. You won’t want to miss this annual North County tradition.
New this year: Join us from 4:00-9:00 pm for a VIP beer tasting experience with Stone Brewing Co., Karl Strauss Brewing Company, Coronado Brewing Co., and Ballast Point Brewing Company! Enjoy exclusive acoustic performances by The Blue Diamond Special (musicians from the 1st Marine Division Band) and The Fremonts, preferred stage viewing, shaded and air-conditioned areas, private restrooms, giant Jenga, corn hole, and more. $10 entry includes four 4 oz. tasters to start you off! Only the first 600 will get in, so get your tickets early.
To learn more about the festivities in Escondido, click [Here]
San Diego County ‘Where the West is Fun’ Fourth of July Celebration
Festivities from 10 am to midnight with fireworks at ~ 9:30 pm.
July Fourth Independence Day is one of the best days of the San Diego County Fair. Enjoy the fireworks at 9:00 at the San Diego County Fairgrounds. Family fun with concerts, flowers, rides, exhibits and more at the San Diego County Fair.
Big Bay Boom July 4 2017 San Diego Fireworks Show
July 4th Fireworks Show Time: 9:00 – 9:20 pm.
This free fireworks show is the largest firework displays in San Diego County. Fireworks displays will be located on 4 barges off of Shelter Island, Harbor Island, the Embarcadero and Seaport Village/Coronado Landing. Click [here] for parking and shuttle information www.bigbayboom.com
Music Simulcast: Listen or Stream radio “Max FM 105.7M”.
TV show start at 8 pm and go through the show until 9:30 pm – Watch Live on Fox 5 (San Diego) or KTLA 5 (Los Angeles).
Best Viewing: Shelter Island, Harbor Island, North/South Embarcadero, Seaport Village, Coronado Landing, Point Loma homes, Liberty Station, Little Italy, Downtown hotels, high rises, condos, boats on the water.
Estimated attendance: 300,000-500,000 people.
Charity receiving proceeds of the event: Armed Services YMCA.