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CA 4th Of July Fireworks Guide 2021: Where To Watch The Shows

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CALIFORNIA — On the heels of a pandemic that forever changed many aspects of life and temporarily halted some of the biggest events of the year, many Californians are ready to get back to celebrations that were canceled last year. Though some 4th of July events were canceled again in 2021, many more were brought back to life.

This year, the 4th of July falls on a Sunday, but several communities hosted Independence Day events on Friday. Some more were planned for July 3 — and of course many are on July 4.

Patch rounded up events from around NorCal and SoCal for our readers this year. Below, find a list of those events, separated by region and county. Please pay particular attention to the dates of the events. (We've also listed those events that were canceled, should you be looking for your usual favorite.)

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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA - SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA


ALAMEDA:

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ALBANY:

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AMERICAN CANYON:

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ANTIOCH:

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APTOS:

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BENICIA:

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BERKELEY:

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BOULDER CREEK:

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CALISTOGA:

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CLAYTON:

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CLOVERDALE:

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CONCORD:

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CORTE MADERA:

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CUPERTINO:

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DANVILLE:

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DAVIS:

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DUBLIN:

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EL CERRITO:

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FAIRFIELD:

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FELTON:

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FORT BRAGG:

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FOSTER CITY:

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FREMONT:

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GILROY:

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HALF MOON BAY:

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HAYWARD:

  • JULY 3: Re-Opening Meek Mansion. No traditional Fourth of July event this year, but you can enjoy history walk with self-guided tour on re-opening date.

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HEALDSBURG:

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HERCULES:

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KENWOOD:

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LIVERMORE:

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LOS ALTOS:

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LOS ALTOS HILLS:

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LOS GATOS:

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MARTINEZ:

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MENLO PARK:

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MILLBRAE:

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MILPITAS:

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MORAGA:

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MORGAN HILL:

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MOUNTAIN VIEW:

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NAPA:

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NEWARK:

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NICASIO:

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NOVATO:

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OAKLAND:

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ORINDA:

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PACIFICA:

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PALO ALTO:

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PETALUMA:

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PIEDMONT:

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PITTSBURG:

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PLEASANT HILL:

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PLEASANTON:

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REDWOOD CITY:

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RICHMOND:

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ROHNERT PARK:

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SAINT HELENA:

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SAN CARLOS:

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SAN FRANCISCO:

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SAN JOSE:

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SAN MATEO:

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SAN PABLO:

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SAN RAFAEL:

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SAN RAMON:

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SANTA CLARA:

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SANTA CRUZ:

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SANTA ROSA:

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SARATOGA:

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SAUSALITO:

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SCOTTS VALLEY:

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SEBASTOPOL:

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SONOMA:

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SUISUN CITY:

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VACAVILLE:

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VALLEJO:

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WALNUT CREEK:

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WATSONVILLE:

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WINDSOR:

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WOODACRE:

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WOODSIDE:

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YOUNTVILLE:


SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA


LOS ANGELES COUNTY


AGOURA HILLS:

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ALHAMBRA:

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ALTADENA:

ARCADIA:

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ARTESIA:

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BALDWIN PARK:

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BELMONT SHORE:

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BURBANK:

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CALABASAS:

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CARSON:

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CATALINA ISLAND:

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CERRITOS:

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CHINO:

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CLAREMONT:

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CULVER CITY:

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DIAMOND BAR:

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DUARTE:

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EL SEGUNDO:

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GLENDALE:

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GLENDORA:

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HERMOSA BEACH:

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HOLLYWOOD:

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IRWINDALE:

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LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE:

  • JULY 5: Hometown Parade. "With Grand Marshal JPL as we 'Dare Mighty Things.'"

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LA CRESCENTA:

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LA MIRADA:

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LA VERNE:

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LAKEWOOD:

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LANCASTER:

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LONG BEACH:

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LOS ANGELES:

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LYNWOOD:

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MALIBU:

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MANHATTAN BEACH:

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MARINA DEL REY:

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MONROVIA:

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MONTEREY PARK:

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PACIFIC PALISADES:

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PALMDALE:

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PALOS VERDES ESTATES:

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PASADENA:

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POMONA:

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PORTER RANCH:

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RANCHO PALOS VERDES:

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REDONDO BEACH:

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SAN MARINO:

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SAN PEDRO:

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SANTA CLARITA:

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SANTA MONICA:

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SIERRA MADRE:

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SOUTH EL MONTE:

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SOUTH GATE:

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SOUTH PASADENA:

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SUNLAND-TUJUNGA:

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TORRANCE:

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UNIVERSAL CITY:

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UPLAND:

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VALENCIA:

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VENICE:

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WALNUT:

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WEST HOLLYWOOD:

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WESTCHESTER:

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WESTLAKE VILLAGE:

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WHITTIER:

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WOODLAND HILLS:


ORANGE COUNTY


ALISO VIEJO:

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ANAHEIM:

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ANAHEIM HILLS:

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BREA:

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BUENA PARK:

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COSTA MESA:

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CYPRESS:

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DANA POINT:

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FOUNTAIN VALLEY:

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HUNTINGTON BEACH:

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IRVINE:

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LA HABRA:

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LA PALMA:

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LADERA RANCH:

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LAGUNA BEACH:

  • JULY 4: 4th Of July Fireworks. Show begins around 9 p.m., and trolleys will operate under a modified schedule.

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LAGUNA HILLS:

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LAGUNA NIGUEL:

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LAKE FOREST:

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LOS ALAMITOS:

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MISSION VIEJO:

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NEWPORT BEACH:

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ORANGE:

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RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA:

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SAN CLEMENTE:

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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO:

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SANTA ANA:

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SEAL BEACH:

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TRABUCO CANYON:

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TUSTIN:

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VILLA PARK:

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YORBA LINDA:



RIVERSIDE COUNTY


BANNING:

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BEAUMONT:

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BIG BEAR LAKE:

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CHINO:

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COACHELLA:

  • JULY 2: Fireworks. City reports a show at 9 p.m., Friday, July 2 in Bagdouma Park, but nothing yet posted online so check back with website to confirm.
  • JULY 3: Independence Day Fest & Fireworks. Fun includes music & balloon rides.

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CORONA:

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DESERT HOT SPRINGS:

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EASTVALE:

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IDYLLWILD:

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INDIO:

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JURUPA VALLEY:

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LAKE ELSINORE:

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MENIFEE:

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MORENO VALLEY:

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MURRIETA:

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NORCO:

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PALM DESERT:

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PALM SPRINGS:

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RANCHO MIRAGE:

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RIVERSIDE:

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SAN JACINTO:

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TEMECULA:


SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY


HIGHLAND:

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LAKE ARROWHEAD:

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RANCHO CUCAMONGA:

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REDLANDS:

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RIALTO:

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TWENTYNINE PALMS:

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UPLAND:

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YUCAIPA:


SAN DIEGO COUNTY


CARLSBAD:

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CHULA VISTA:

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CORONADO:

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DEL MAR:

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EL CAJON:

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ENCINITAS:

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ESCONDIDO:

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IMPERIAL BEACH:

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JULIAN:

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LA JOLLA:

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LA MESA:

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MIRA MESA:

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NATIONAL CITY:

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OCEANSIDE:

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OLIVENHAIN:

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POWAY:

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RAMONA:

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RANCHO BERNARDO:

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SAN DIEGO:

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SAN MARCOS:

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SAN YSIDRO:

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SANTEE:

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SCRIPPS RANCH:

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VALLEY CENTER:

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VISTA:


VENTURA COUNTY


CAMARILLO:

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MOORPARK:

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NEWBURY PARK:

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SIMI VALLEY:

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THOUSAND OAKS:

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VENTURA:

— Fireworks shows & events compiled by Patch Editor Sue Schena

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