Celebrating the Fourth in O.C.

ALISO VIEJO

What: Bike parade, food, rides, petting zoo, jazz, big band and classical concerts, fireworks.

When: Parade at 5 p.m., concerts at 6, 7 and 8 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m.

Where: Foxborough Park, corner of Deerhurst and Foxborough.

Wherewithal: Free.

Where to call: (714) 362-5890, Ext. 236.

What: Fireworks.

When: 9 p.m.

Where: Aliso Niguel High School stadium, 28000 Terrace View.

Wherewithal: Free.

Where to call: (714) 362-5890, Ext. 236.

ANAHEIM

What: Seattle Mariners vs. Anaheim Angels, fireworks.

When: Game begins at 7:05 p.m.; fireworks after the game.

Where: Anaheim Stadium, 2000 Gene Autry Way.

Wherewithal: Sold out.

Where to call: (714) 634-2000.

What: Disneyland’s expanded fireworks show, rides, attractions.

When: Park is open 8 a.m. to 2 a.m.; 9:45 p.m. fireworks.

Where: Disneyland, 1313 Harbor Blvd.

Wherewithal: $26-$36.

Where to call: (714) 781-4565.

What: Parade, entertainment, fireworks.

When: Parade and entertainment begin at 4 p.m. Fireworks scheduled to begin at 9 p.m.

Where: Peralta Canyon Park, 115 N. Pinney.

Wherewithal: $1.

Where to call: (714) 254-5191.

BREA

What: Pancake breakfast, country fair with rides, games, food, entertainment, children’s parade, pie-eating contest.

When: 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Free swimming at Brea Plunge 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: City Hall Park, 401 S. Brea Blvd.

Wherewithal: Free.

Where to call: (714) 990-7771.

BUENA PARK

What: Knott’s Berry Farm’s fireworks, rides, entertainment.

When: Park open 9 a.m.-1 a.m. Fireworks at 9:45 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Where: Knott’s Berry Farm, 8039 Beach Blvd.

Wherewithal: $11.95-$31.95. $10 admission for Buena Park residents after 6 p.m. Call for promotional discount information.

Where to call: (714) 220-5200.

DANA POINT

What: Choreographed fireworks.

When: 9 p.m.

Where: Fireworks are launched from a barge in Dana Point Harbor, visible throughout harbor area. Fireworks choreographed to music broadcast on KSBR-FM (88.5).

Wherewithal: Free.

Where to call: (714) 496-4251.

FULLERTON

What: Food and game booths, entertainment, children’s attractions, fireworks.

When: Festival 4 p.m., fireworks 9 p.m.

Where: Fullerton Union High School Stadium, corner of Lemon Street and Berkeley Avenue.

Wherewithal: $5 general, $3 for children under 12, under 2 free.

Where to call: (714) 738-3167.

HUNTINGTON BEACH

What: 5K run, pancake breakfast, parade, fireworks.

When: Run and breakfast 6:30 a.m., parade at 10 a.m., fireworks pre-show at 6:30 p.m., fireworks at dark.

Where: Fireworks show at Huntington Beach High School, 1905 Main St.

Wherewithal: Fireworks show $5, 2 and under free.

Where to call: (714) 374-1535.

IRVINE

What: Pacific Symphony “All-American Anthem” concert, fireworks.

When: Gates open for picnicking at 6 p.m.; concert at 8 p.m. includes fireworks finale with Sousa marches.

Where: Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre, 8800 Irvine Center Drive.

Wherewithal: $13-$54.

Where to call: (714) 755-5799.

What: Games, entertainment, fireworks.

When: Gates open at 3:45 p.m., concert at 7:30 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m.

Where: Irvine High School Stadium, 4601 Walnut Ave.

Wherewithal: $10 general, $5 for seniors and children 12 and under, 4 and under free, or $30 for a family ticket that admits two adults and four children.

Where to call: (714) 535-1012.

LA HABRA

What: Entertainment, fireworks.

When: Family-style entertainment begins at 6 p.m., fireworks scheduled at 9 p.m.

Where: La Habra High School, 801 Highlander.

Wherewithal: $1.

Where to call: (562) 905-9708.

LAGUNA BEACH

What: Fireworks.

When: 8:40 p.m.

Where: Main Beach, Coast Highway and Broadway.

Wherewithal: Free.

Where to call: (714) 497-0700.

LAGUNA HILLS

What: Games, food, entertainment and fireworks.

When: Activities begin at 4 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m.

Where: Laguna Hills High School, 25401 Paseo de Valencia.

Wherewithal: Free.

Where to call: (714) 707-2686.

LAGUNA NIGUEL

What: Run, pancake breakfast, concert, community walk, fireworks.

When: Run at 7 a.m., breakfast 7:30-11 a.m., Motown concert 6-8 p.m., community walk at 8:15 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m.

Where: All activities, except fireworks, at Crown Valley Community Park, 29751 Crown Valley Parkway. Fireworks near lake at Laguna Niguel Regional Park, 28241 La Paz Road.

Wherewithal: Free.

Where to call: (714) 362-4350.

LAKE FOREST

What: 4-mile run, breakfast and parade.

When: Run at 6 a.m., breakfast 8-9:30 a.m., parade at 10 a.m.

Where: Parade begins at Toledo and Ridge Route and ends at Lake Forest Drive and Serrano Road.

Wherewithal: Parade is free.

Where to call: (714) 461-3453.

What: Fireworks.

When: Dusk.

Where: Sail and Sun Club, Toledo Road and Lake Forest Drive. Club is private, fireworks are visible from surrounding streets.

Wherewithal: Free.

Where to call: (714) 586-0860.

LOS ALAMITOS

What: Food, entertainment, World War II battle reenactments, fireworks.

When: Gates open at 4 p.m., entertainment at 5 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m.

Where: Los Alamitos Armed Forces Reserve Center, Lexington Drive and Katella Avenue.

Wherewithal: Free.

Where to call: (562) 430-1073.

MISSION VIEJO

What: Street fair with rides and food, fireworks.

When: Street fair at noon, fireworks at 9 p.m.

Where: Lake Mission Viejo, near Olympiad and Melinda roads.

Wherewithal: Free.

Where to call: (714) 830-7066.

NEWPORT BEACH

What: Activities, entertainment, fireworks. Fireworks visible from many points in city.

When: Park opens at 7 a.m., fireworks at 9 p.m.

Where: Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, 1131 Back Bay Drive, near Jamboree Road and East Coast Highway.

Wherewithal: Park entrance is $20 per car.

Where to call: (714) 729-3863.

What: Parade, games, entertainment, barbecue, bicycle and walking events.

When: 9:30 a.m.

Where: Mariners Park, Irvine Avenue and Dover Drive.

Wherewithal: Free.

Where to call: (714) 644-3151.

What: Jazz concert, fireworks.

When: Saxophonist Walter Beasley and fusion band Fattburger start at 6 p.m., fireworks at 8:45 p.m.

Where: Hyatt Newporter, 1107 Jamboree Road.

Wherewithal: $20.

Where to call: (714) 729-1234.

What: Old Glory Boat Parade.

When: 1 p.m.

Where: Newport Harbor.

Wherewithal: Free.

Where to call: (714) 673-5070.

ORANGE

What: Music, games, food booths, classic cars, fireworks.

When: Today. Activities at 5 p.m., choral concert at 8:15 p.m., fireworks at 9:15 p.m.

Where: Fred Kelly Stadium at El Modena High School, 3920 E. Spring St.

Wherewithal: $4 general, children under 6 free.

Where to call: (714) 744-7278.

PLACENTIA

What: Activities, entertainment, fireworks.

When: Activities and entertainment at 6:30 p.m., fireworks at 9:05 p.m.

Where: Bradford Stadium at Valencia High School, 500 N. Bradford Ave.

Wherewithal: $4.50, $3.50 for ages 13-17, $1 for ages 4-12 and free for 3 and under.

Where to call: (714) 993-8232.

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA

What: Kids parade and contests; adult contests; boat races; concert; fireworks and street dance.

When: Parade at 10 a.m., contests at 11 a.m., adult contests at noon, boat races at 2 p.m., concert at 6 p.m., fireworks with orchestral accompaniment at 9 p.m., street dance 9:30 p.m.-midnight.

Where: Daytime events at Santa Margarita Lake, Avenida de las Flores and Antonio Parkway. Evening events at Avenida de las Flores and Santa Margarita Parkway.

Wherewithal: Free.

Where to call: (714) 589-4272.

SAN CLEMENTE

What: Fireworks.

When: 9 p.m.

Where: San Clemente Pier, Avenida del Mar. Fireworks visible from beach around pier.

Wherewithal: Free.

Where to call: (714) 361-8264.

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO

What: Softball, food, rides, games, entertainment, kids parade, dancing, fireworks.

When: 2 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m.

Where: Daytime events at San Juan Capistrano Sports Park, 25925 Camino del Avion. Fireworks at Marco Forster Junior High School, 25601 El Camino Real.

Wherewithal: Free.

Where to call: (714) 493-5911.

What: Rock ‘n’ roll concert, barbecue buffet, big-band dancing and fireworks.

When: 2:30-10 p.m.

Where: Rancho Capistrano, 29251 Camino Capistrano.

Wherewithal: Free. Parking $6. Barbecue (reservations required) $9, $5 children under 12.

Where to call: (714) 347-4000.

SANTA ANA

What: Carnival, concert and fireworks.

When: Carnival at noon, entertainment at 1 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m. Carnival and entertainment continue noon-10 p.m. Saturday-Sunday.

Where: Centennial Regional Park, corner of Edinger Avenue and Fairview Road.

Wherewithal: Free. (Parking: $3.)

Where to call: (714) 571-4200.

What: Mini-float parade, barbecue.

When: 1-4 p.m.

Where: Santora Arts Complex/Neutral Grounds, 209 W. Second St.

Wherewithal: Free.

Where to call: (714) 834-0688.

TUSTIN

What: Entertainment, fireworks.

When: Entertainment starts at 6:30 p.m. with fireworks at dusk.

Where: Tustin High School, Northrup Field, 1171 El Camino Real.

Wherewithal: Free.

Where to call: (714) 573-3325.

YORBA LINDA

What: Flag raising, battle reenactments.

When: Flag raising at 10 a.m., reenactments at noon and 3:30 p.m.

Where: Richard Nixon Library and Birthplace, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd.

Wherewithal: $5.95, 8-11 $2, 7 and under free.

Where to call: (714) 993-5075.