Fireworks & Fun Near Me: Oceanside’s 4th Of July Weekend 2021

OCEANSIDE, CA — Happy 4th of July Weekend Oceanside! Are you ready to celebrate Freedom, Independence and the anniversary of Oceanside?

It's going to be an action-packed Holiday weekend with special activities every day. Start your weekend off early with a visit downtown for the First Friday Art Walk featuring Fire Light Dancers at dusk and Shane Hall Trio performing at the Oceanside Museum Of Art.

The City of Oceanside Parks and Recreation Division will host an incredible Fireworks display at 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 3 at El Corazon, in celebration of Oceanside's 133rd anniversary of the City's incorporation.

The recommended viewing area is on Rancho Del Oro Drive, which will be closed at 5:00 p.m. from Oceanside Boulevard north to Mesa Drive. MAP

There will be musical entertainment and food available beginning at 6:00 p.m. All COVID-19 State/County Public Health guidelines will be followed. Please take public transportation or carpool and park in the business park areas between Ocean Ranch and Seagate Way to Corporate Center Dr. Bring a beach chair or blanket to sit on. No alcohol or dogs are permitted at this free, family-friendly event.

As a reminder, personal use of consumer fireworks are illegal in the City of Oceanside, leave it to the professionals!

Here are other BIG events happening on Independence Weekend around San Diego county.

The Big Bay Boom fireworks show is displayed from Four barges on San Diego Bay at 9 PM.

Visit The Maritime Museum of San Diego For a Spectacular 4th of July.

Independence Day Fireworks Spectacular at SeaWorld

Red, White, & Boom! @ LEGOLAND® Fourth of July celebration

July 4th Beach Day | MCCS Camp Pendleton Fireworks show starts at 9pm on July 4 at DelMar beach on base.

Sunday, July 4 is closing day at the San Diego County Fair 2021 located at the Del Mar Fairgrounds

View more 4th of July happenings around San Diego County

Due to the pandemic, counties or cities may adjust or cancel events at the last minute, so double-check with organizers. Know of other events in the area? Post them on the Patch calendar or share details on our free Neighbor Post feature.

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