Are you looking for ways to celebrate July 3rd and 4th in and around Irvine, California?
We have all your Independence Day fun in — fireworks, parades, community picnics, and more — rounded up right here for you!
Here are 11 ways you can find your family fun in and around Irvine on July 3rd and 4th to celebrate Independence Day:
The Irvine Police Association's 35th Annual Concert on the Green & Fireworks
Gates Open at 3pm, July 4th
Where: Irvine High School Stadium, Irvine
Details: Bring blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy an evening of live music, professional field entertainers, field games and activities, bounce houses, raffle with prizes, and of course a pyro musical sky concert and fireworks extravaganza. EZ-Ups will also be permitted.
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Celebrate the 4th of July at Pretend City Children's Museum
July 3rd 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: Pretend City Children's Museum, Irvine
Details: Little ones can learn all about and celebrate the 4th of July with a parade, an Uncle Sam & Lady Liberty fashion show, star-spangled science lesson, and a sparkling craft to take home.
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4th of July Celebration at Tustin High School
July 4th 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Where: Northrup Stadium at Tustin High School, Tustin
Details: Live performance by Stone Soul along with activities, dancing, contest, and more. Operation Warm Wishes will also be on hand to collect non-perishables for homeless vets. Bring your own picnic and blanket or purchase drinks, snacks and BBQ from the Booster Club.
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3rd of July Celebration at Grijalva Park
July 3rd 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Where: Grijalva Park, Orange
Details: All are welcome for a day of live music, a petting zoo, pony rides, children's activities, community food booths, performance by the Orange Community Master Chorale, and a patriotic fireworks salute.Please bring blankets and low lawn chairs for seating. Any shades canopies or umbrellas must be taken down by 7:45 p.m. Stroller and wagon parking will be available.
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Fourth of July Parade
July 4th 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Where: Lake Forest. Parade will start at the intersection of Toledo Way and Ridge Route
Details: Celebrate the 4th with the Fourth of July Parade. The parade will start at the intersection of Toledo Way and Ridge Route. There will be limited parking in the El Toro High School back parking lot (access via Serrano Rd) or street parking on Lake Forest Drive and Serrano Road.
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Annual Street Fair and Fireworks Spectacular
July 4th starts at noon
Where: Olympiad between Marguerite and Melinda, Mission Viejo
Details: Enjoy live entertainment on 2 different stages, rides for kiddies, food booths, game booths, and over 30 craft and gift idea booths.
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4th of July Fireworks Spectacular
July 4th at 9 p.m.
Where: Laguna Niguel Park
Details: Fireworks over the lake at Laguna Niguel Regional Park.
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Old Glory Boat Parade
July 4th 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: Newport Harbor
Details: Owners will adorn their boats in red, white and blue. The parade of boats will start off at Collins Island and proceed throughout Newport Harbor.
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4th of July Fireworks Cruise
July 4th 7 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Where: Newport Harbor
Details: Spend an hour cruising through Newport Harbor and view all the boats celebrating the Spirit of America. Then proceed to the beautiful beaches of Corona Del Mr and Laguna Beach. After sunset, enjoy front row seats to one of the largest 4th of July fireworks displays in So Cal.
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4th of July Cruises
July 4th 1 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Where: Newport Harbor
Details: Cruise Newport Bay and travel along side the Old Glory Boat Parade. View over hundreds of yachts, sailing ships, and cruise ships. There will also be complementary chips and salsa along with a full service bar with drinks available for purchase.
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All-American 4th of July Celebration
July 4th 3 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Where: The Queen Mary
Details: Celebrate the 4th of July aboard the historic Queen Mary for a day full of live entertainment, family-friendly activities, carnival games, food, drinks, a vintage aircraft flyover, and of course fireworks!
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Hope you all have a happy -- and safe! -- July 4th holiday!
