If you head over to the Newport Dunes, the entire day will be filled with fun activities in a family environment. Attractions include bounce houses, water slides, surf simulators, carnival rides and a fun fair. The $50 per car parking fee includes five wristbands, which cover a number of all-day festivities. Not included in the cost will be food, beverages and admission to the aquatic water park, Moe B’s Watersports (open from 10 a.m. till 4 p.m.). The resort will join forces with the city of Newport Beach to host a fireworks show starting at 9 p.m. Date: July 4 Time: 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Address: 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach Web:newportdunes.com
Families can enjoy booths filled with food, drinks, crafts and gifts, among other offerings during Mission Viejo's holiday event. Free entertainment will include music, dance and comedy for both children and adults. Performers are drawn from local talent as well as professionals from outside areas. Come dusk, the event will feature a fireworks display. Date: July 4 Time: Noon-9:30 p.m. Address: Olympiad Road between Marguerite Parkway and Melinda Road, Mission Viejo Web:mvactivities.com
eVocal will be collaborating with Avalon bar for the second annual Freedom of the Arts Music Festival to showcase Southern California art, celebrate the day and say farewell to eVocal's current location. More than 25 visual and performance artists will be showcased at the event. And guests can enjoy a constant stream of music from more than 15 live musical acts while a dozen visual artists paint a 12-by-36-foot mural. Live music, art, food, drinks and festivities are scheduled for the entire day. Date: July 4 Time: noon-midnight Address: 814 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa Web: evocal.com
City of Anaheim's Fourth of July Anaheim is offering a number of different events for the holiday. Here are some of the highlights. For a full listing, visit anaheim.net.
Anaheim “Firecracker” 5/10K Run – 2K Walk and Product/Health Fair Approximately 1,500 runners will begin the 11th annual “Firecracker” Run at Canyon High School. The top male and female runners will receive cash prizes, and random drawings will also offer prizes and awards. The event costs $20 to participate (after June 24) and includes a T-shirt. Date: July 4 Time: 5:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Address: 220 S. Imperial Hwy., Anaheim Web:anaheim.net/events/firecracker.html
Anaheim's holiday parade features bands, floats and pedestrians who will begin marching at Canyon High School and end at Pinney Drive. More than 50 participants are expected; friends and family can line the route to observe the show. Date: July 4 Time: 3 p.m. Address: 220 S. Imperial Hwy., Anaheim Web:anaheim.net
The city is offering a relaxing day of family entertainment, food and game booths throughout the day, followed by a fireworks show presented by Pyro-Spectacular to end the evening. Date: July 4 Time: Entertainment begins at noon; food offered after 12:30 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m. Address: 115 N. Pinney Drive, Anaheim Web:anaheim.net