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 July 4th Celebrations Around Town
San Diego is the place to be for a star-spangled Fourth of July!
SeaWorld and LEGOLAND® will deliver amazing fireworks displays
and the Big Bay boasts a colorful fireworks show set to patriotic music. You can
also check out the boat parade of flags and fireworks on Mission Bay or
watch fireworks light up the sky at the San Diego County Fair in Del Mar.
Other Summer Escapes:
Summer Vacation Specials,
July 4th Celebrations Around Town,
Street Scene,
Summer Arts & Culture
SeaWorld Celebrates July Fourth
500 SeaWorld Dr., Mission Bay
Hours: 9am to midnight
Fireworks: 9:30pm
Information: 619-226-3901 or www.seaworld.com
One Legoland Dr., Carlsbad
Hours: 10am-8pm
Fireworks & Festivities: 8:30pm
In addition to fun activities for the entire family, all guests will receive special viewing glasses for an extended fireworks show choreographed to a spirited American music tribute.
Information: 760-918-LEGO (5346) or www.lego.com
Big Bay July Fourth Fireworks
Fireworks: 9pm; four barges off Harbor Island, Shelter Island, the Embarcadero, and Seaport Village/Coronado Landing
Information: 877-2-BIGBAY or www.thebigbay.com
Coronado Fourth of July Celebration & Parade
Parade: 10am, Orange Avenue
Fireworks: 9pm; Glorietta Bay, Coronado
Information: 619-437-8788 or www.ecoronado.com
Family Fourth of July on the USS Midway
View multiple fireworks displays from the deck of the USS Midway (San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum). Lawn chairs, blankets and coolers with food and non-alcoholic beverages allowed.
Admission: adults, $12, children (6-17), $7. Ship opens at 6pm for July Fireworks event.
Information: 619-544-9600 or www.midway.org
Hornblower Cruises & Events Fourth of July Cruises
4th of July Champagne Brunch Cruise: board at 10:30am; sail 11am; $42.50 per person
4th of July Fireworks Cruise: board 6:30pm; sail 7:00 pm; $99 per person. Includes dinner buffet, music and view of multiple fireworks displays beginning at 9:00pm.
Information: 888-467-6256 or www.hornblower.com
San Diego Harbor Excursion Fourth of July Fireworks Cruises
First Mate's Spectator Cruise: board 7:30pm; sail 8pm; adults, $25; children, $15. Includes snack bar, no host bar and view of multiple fireworks displays beginning at 9pm.
Captain's Dinner and Dance Cruise: board 7pm; sail at 7:30pm; hosted bar, $94; cash bar, $75; child (4-12), $41. Includes 3-course dinner, entertainment/disc jockey and view of multiple fireworks displays beginning at 9pm.
Information: 619-234-4111, 800-442-7847 or www.harborexcursion.com
Fourth of July Fireworks & BBQ aboard the Berkeley ferryboat
Activities: live music with the Banjo Bums, BBQ buffet and no host bar
Fireworks: view multiple fireworks displays beginning at 9pm
Tickets: adults, $35; children (5-10), $20; children under 4 free; reservations required
Information: 619-234-9153 x 101 or www.sdmaritime.org
Julian Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration
Pre-Parade Activities: 10am; flyover by six vintage World War II aircraft, patriotic songs, historic entertainment and ice cream for kids
Parade: noon to 1:30pm; local hand-made floats, marching band, the American Legion Post 468 Color Guard, 1902 horse-drawn steam-powered fire engine, local lamas, and classic cars
Activities: Heritage Quilt Show in Town Hall, deep-pit barbecue dinner and entertainment
Information: 760-765-1857 or www.julianca.com
Other San Diego Fireworks Displays
| 8:45pm | Mission Bay Yacht Club, Mission Bay
General information: 619-488-0501 |
| 9:00pm | Del Mar Fairgrounds, Jimmy Durante Boulevard, Del Mar
General information: 858-755-1161 |
| 9:00pm | Oceanside Pier, Pierview Way, Oceanside
General information: 760-754-4512 |
| 9:05pm | Ocean Beach Pier, Niagara Avenue, Ocean Beach
General information: 619-226-8613 |
Days Inn Mission Bay / SeaWorld - Rates from $75 based on availability
Best Western Bayside Inn - Rates from $109 based on availability
Best Western Inn by the Sea - Rates from $119 based on availability
Doubletree Hotel Del Mar - Rates from $129 based on availability
Grand Pacific Palisades Resort - Rates from $132 based on availability
Empress Hotel of La Jolla - Rates from $159 based on availability
Doubletree San Diego Mission Valley - Rates from $159 based on availability
Hilton San Diego Resort - Rates from $189 based on availability
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach - LEGOLAND package from $319 based on availability
Hyatt Regency Islandia Hotel & Marina - SeaWorld Package from $304 based on availability
Score an evening of uplifting music featuring the La Jolla Symphony Chorus, fireworks and fun July 1-3 at the San Diego Symphony Summer Pops' Fourth of July Celebration. Arrive early for alfresco dining before the performance at 7:30pm. Fireworks will immediately follow the concert at Embarcadero Marina Park South.
Single ticket price: $10-$65.
Information & tickets: 619-235-0804, 619-220-TIXS (8497) or www.sandiegosymphony.org
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