Fireworks and Parades Help Us Celebrate Our Independence

It’s another three-day weekend! Roll out the grill, put on your bathing suit and get ready for lots of action in the sky—it’s Fourth of July!

We’ve got the best places to plant your chair and watch the spectacular fireworks shows, both in town and around the county.

Though fireworks might be the main event this holiday weekend, there are other red, white and blue activities for the family, like festivals and fairs. So break out the American flags and prepare for family fun during the extended weekend.

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BEST BETS CLOSE TO HOME

• When/where: , 1521 Hanson Lane, Ramona, 5 p.m. Monday.
• Why go: Picnic with the community, eat food from local vendors, listen to live music and watch a spectacular sky show with coordinating music.
• Price: Free

• When/where: Julian High School, 1656 Highway 78, Ramona, 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Monday.
• Why go: Celebrate Independence Day with a Navy flyover, war veterans, patriotic-clad marchers and music.
• Price: Free.

BEST BETS, A LITTLE FARTHER OUT

• Where/when: , 1975 Strand Way, Coronado, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday.
• Why go: Pretend it’s the Old West again. Watch blacksmiths in action, see old model trains and eat picnic style in the park with your family.
• Price: Free.

• Where/when: , 15500 Espola Rd, Poway, CA, 7 p.m. Monday.
• Why go: Enjoy local fireworks from either stadium seating or blanket seating. Everyone gets a good view!
• Price: $2 for adults, children 11 and under get in free with a paid adult.

• Where/when: The Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, 9 p.m. Monday.
• Why go: Say farewell to the County Fair with REO Speedwagon, who kicks off the night with a free concert (with purchase of a fair ticket) followed by a fireworks show at 9 p.m. Stick around to ride your favorite rides one last time, as the fair is open until midnight.
• Price: Free with a purchase of a fair ticket ($7-$13.)