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If you’re looking for a place to watch fireworks on Independence Day you have a variety of choices in which to enjoy a community celebration or set up a lawn chair and look to the night sky.
Chula Vista
Chula Vista 4th Fest
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Gates Open: 7 p.m.
Fireworks Begin: 9 p.m.
Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center, 2800 Olympic Parkway in Chula Vista.
National City
The National City Host Lions Club Carnival
June 30-July 4, 2023
Friday: 5 – 11 p.m.
Saturday: 1 – 11 p.m. Fireworks: 9 p.m.
Sunday: 1 – 11 p.m.
Monday: 5 – 11 p.m.
Tuesday: 12 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Kimball Park, 12th & D, National City
Port of San Diego
Big Bay Boom
9 p.m.
Heralded as the biggest sky show in California. For more information visit: https://bigbayboom.com/
Alpine
Free playgroup-4th of July Crown-Alpine
Friday June 30 at 10:30 am
Boulder Oaks Park in Alpine
El Cajon
The city of El Cajon will host fireworks on July 4 at 9 p.m. at Kennedy Park. Other free activities will be offered as well including:
2-7 p.m. Train rides
3-7 p.m. Arts and crafts and family games
3-9 p.m. Two live bands
9 p.m. Fireworks
For more information, call (619) 441-1540.
https://www.elcajon.gov/discover-el-cajon/events/fourth-of-july
La Mesa
Lake Murray Music Fest & Fourth of July
Fireworks
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
11 a.m. – 9 p.m.: Music Fest
9 p.m.: Fireworks
Lake Murray Playground, 7001 Murray Park Drive, San Diego
https://www.lakemurrayfireworks.org/
Santee
Fourth of July “Santee Salutes” Celebration
Tuesday, July 4, 2023 – 2 – 10 p.m.
Town Center Community Park East, 550 Park Center Drive, Santee
https://www.cityofsanteeca.gov/Home/Components/CalendarEvent/4902/8?curm=7&cury=2023
Julian
Fourth of July Parade
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
10 a.m.: Pre-parade fun and entertainment
10:30 a.m. Pie-eating contest
12 p.m.: Flyover of vintage planes, followed by parade.
Main Street in Julian
