Fourth Offers Up a Feast of Frolics

A study has shown that at least 90% of all Americans have the day off. If freedom from tyranny and oppression isn’t reason enough to party, having a Tuesday off should be. Here’s a roundup of fireworks, festivities and fun for the Fourth of July:

ALISO VIEJO

Independence Day Celebration and Concert. 12th annual event begins at 5 p.m. with a bike parade, pony rides, petting zoo and bounce houses for children. Music by the Aliso Viejo Symphony and local jazz and swing bands, food booths. Fireworks finale, 9 p.m. Entries for the apple pie contest must be received by 6 p.m. Prize is $100. Free. Foxborough Park, Deerhurst and Foxborough streets. (949) 362-5890, Ext. 236.

ANAHEIM

“Believe . . . There’s Magic in the Stars.” Special edition of Disneyland’s nightly fireworks display starts about 9:30 p.m., immediately after the 45 Years of Magic Parade. Musical entertainment includes Disney’s Collegiate All-Star Band. Also enjoy the new fast-pass system, which assigns guests a time to ride. Available on Space and Splash mountains, Roger Rabbit’s Cartoon Spin, Indiana Jones and the new Autopia. Open 8 a.m.-1 a.m. $31-$41. Parking is $7. Disneyland, 1313 Harbor Blvd. (714) 781-4565.

Firecracker 5/10K Walk/Run. Registration begins at 6 a.m.; race starts at 7:30 a.m. $20 fee includes T-shirt, breakfast and prize drawings. The Rotary Club will serve a pancake breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. $3; $1.50 for kids younger than 12. Canyon High School, 220 S. Imperial Highway. (714) 765-7255.

Yankee Doodle Dog Show. Pampered pets compete for barking rights in such categories as Best Trick, Best Dressed, closest Owner/Doggie Look Alike, Most Patriotic and others. Winners get to march in the Fourth of July Parade (see below). Entry fee is $7 for each category entered. 10:30 a.m. at the Canyon High School outdoor amphitheater, 220 S. Imperial Highway. (714) 765-5191.

Fourth of July Parade. Local dignitaries, celebrities, winners of the Yankee Doodle Dog Show (see above), floats, marching bands, youth groups and others will parade north on Imperial Highway to Santa Ana Canyon Road, then west to Royal Oak Road. 3 p.m. Begins at Canyon High School, 220 S. Imperial Highway. (714) 765-5191.

2000 Ways to Celebrate. Community festival opens at 2 p.m. Includes food and game booths. Live music and vocal groups, 6 p.m.; fireworks, 9 p.m. Shuttle service is available beginning at 5 p.m. from the Crossroads Shopping Center, Santa Ana Canyon Road and Imperial Highway. Free. Peralta Park, 115 N. Pinney Drive, Anaheim Hills, (714) 765-5191.

Baseball & Fireworks. The Angels take on the Seattle Mariners. Fireworks after the game. 7:05 p.m. $6-$22. $5 and half-off tickets available through https://www.angelsbaseball.com. Edison Field, 2000 Gene Autry Way. (714) 634-2000.

BREA

Country Fair. This 21st annual event begins with a pancake breakfast, 7 to 10 a.m. Brea Ministerial Assn. service, 8 to 9 a.m. Fair, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Beautiful baby and hula hoop contests, balloon toss, crafts, games, free swimming, pony rides, bounce house, petting zoo, antique car and fire engine displays. Live entertainment includes the Tivoli Hotel House Band, Elvis Is Alive, and Showtime Kids. Free. City Hall Park, 440 S. Brea Blvd. (714) 990-7771.

BUENA PARK

Fireworks at Knott’s. The park’s annual Independence Day fireworks show starts about 10:30 p.m. Free view from Independence Hall. Knott’s Berry Farm, 8039 Beach Blvd. (714) 220-5386.

Concert and Fireworks show. The Moonlight Express Big Band will play old and new swing music, 6:30 p.m. Fireworks, 9 p.m. Popcorn and candy available from the Buena Park children’s youth theater group. Free. Bellis Park, 7171 8th St. (714) 562-3844.

DANA POINT

Fireworks and Concert. Steel Parade will perform, 3 to 7 p.m. in front of Harpoon Henry’s, 34555 Golden Lantern. Fireworks, 9 p.m. (visible throughout the Dana Point Harbor area). Free. Tune radios to KSBR-FM (88.5) for synchronized music. Free parking at Dana Hills High School with a free shuttle to the harbor that will run from 1 p.m. to midnight. (949) 496-1094. View the fireworks from the water aboard a chartered boat that leaves at 8:30 p.m. from Dana Wharf Sport Fishing. $15; $10 for kids 12 and younger. (949) 496-5794.

FULLERTON

Community Fireworks Show & Festival. 11th annual celebration includes entertainment by local community bands, rides, game and food booths, clowns, a bounce house and fireworks set to music by Pyrospectaculars of Rialto. 4 to 9:30 p.m. Fireworks, at 9 p.m. $4-$6. Fullerton High School stadium, Lemon Street and Berkeley Avenue. Free parking is available at the Plummer Parking Structure at Lemon Street and Chapman Avenue. (714) 738-6575.

HUNTINGTON BEACH

Huntington Beach Fourth of July Parade and Celebration. Activities begin at 7 a.m. with a 5K run and health expo at Worthy Park (Main and 17th streets). Runners can preregister Saturday, 1 to 6 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Robinsons-May in South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa; or Monday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Huntington Beach City Hall. $10-$18. On-site registration, beginning at 6 a.m., is $13-$22. Fee includes a T-shirt and goody bag. Pancake breakfast, 6:30 to 10 a.m. at Lake Park (12th and Main streets). $5. Alan Thicke and Dennis Haskins are the grand marshals for the 96th annual parade, which begins at 10 a.m. at Main and Acacia streets and continues north on Main to Clay Avenue. Bleacher seating will be available from 9 a.m. along Main Street near Palm and 11th streets. $10. The Fireworks Extravaganza, with live music, a magician and other entertainment, is at Huntington Beach High School, 1905 Main St. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. and fireworks start around 8:45 p.m. $5. (714) 374-1535.

IRVINE

Concert on the Green and Fireworks Festival. Gates open, 1 p.m. $11 for adults; $6 for children and seniors. $35 for family of six. Advanced sales only. Fireworks, 9 p.m. Irvine High School football stadium, 4321 Walnut Ave. (949) 724-0488.

Music and fireworks. Pacific Symphony concert and fireworks show. Gates open, 6 p.m.; concert, 8 p.m. $16-$61. Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, 8808 Irvine Center Drive. Verizon Wireless: (949) 855-8096. PSO: (714) 755-5788.

Fireworks. Independence Day party at Lakeview Senior Center. Includes barbecue on the patio, live music by Davison and Coleman. Dinner, 6:30 to 8 p.m.; fireworks over the lake, 9:30 p.m. $8 for the entire event. Prepaid tickets required. 20 Lake Road. (949) 724-6900.

Fireworks. Celebration at Southlake Beach Club, 2 Blue Lake Starts at 9:30 a.m. Entertainment, food booths, games. Fireworks, 9 p.m. Cost is $8; $6 with advance purchase. Information: (949) 786-1800.

LA HABRA

“Spirit in La Habra” celebration. Festival begins at 6 p.m. Features children’s games and activities, country music by Travis Parker and the Buffalo Brewing Co., food and beverage booths. Fireworks, 9 p.m. $1. La Habra High School stadium, 801 Highlander Ave. (562) 905-9708.

LAGUNA BEACH

Fireworks. Show starts at dusk (around 8:40 p.m.) and lasts 20 minutes. Free. Main Beach, North Coast Highway and Broadway. (949) 497-0700.

LAGUNA HILLS

Fourth of July Celebration. Carnival games, traditional pop and Irish folk music by the Twilight Lords, children’s crafts, food and beverage booths, bounce house, rock climbing and a community bike parade. 4 to 9 p.m. Fireworks, about 8:40 p.m. Free. Laguna Hills High School, 25401 Paseo de Valencia. (949) 707-2686.

LAGUNA NIGUEL

YMCA 5K/10K run/walk. Registration at 6 a.m. 10K run, 7 a.m.; 5K run/walk, 8:15 a.m.; children’s races, 9:30 a.m. $22 for runners; $20 for walkers; $14 for children. Includes a T-shirt and goody bag. Children’s fees include a participation medal. Pancake breakfast will be served by the Chamber of Commerce, 7:30 to 11 a.m. $3. Races begin and end at Crown Valley Community Park, 29751 Crown Valley Parkway. (949) 495-9622.

Free Funk Concert and Fireworks. Festival featuring adult lap swim, 9 a.m. to noon; open swimming for all ages, noon to 5 p.m. Concert featuring Motown classics by Tate 5, 6-8 p.m. at Crown Valley Community Park, 29751 Crown Valley Parkway. Flashlight walk to Laguna Niguel Regional Park, 8:15 p.m.; fireworks, 9 p.m. Free. (949) 362-4350.

LAKE FOREST

“Cruisin to the Future” Celebration. 5K run/walk, 7:30 a.m. starting at Lake Forest Drive and Serrano Road. Registration is $17 or $22 on race day; $9 for El Toro High School students with ID. Information: (949) 829-8911. Pancake breakfast, 7:30 a.m. at El Toro High School, 25255 Toledo Way. Tickets are $4 and can be purchased by calling City Hall at (949) 461-3450. Parade, 10 a.m. at Toledo Way and Ridge Route Drive. An open house, featuring tours of local historic buildings, 11:30 a.m. at Heritage Hill Park, Lake Forest Drive and Serrano Road. (949) 461-3457.

LONG BEACH

Red, White and Blue Fourth of July Weekend. The Queen Mary hosts fireworks at 9 p.m.; carnival in the Queen Mary Events Park noon to 11 p.m. Carnival, fireworks and live music included in Queen Mary general admission, $13. 1126 Queens Highway, end of Long Beach Freeway. (562) 435-3511.

Barbecue, music and fireworks. The Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific will be open until 10 p.m. and will offer a barbecue dinner, along with choice seating for the Queen Mary fireworks nearby. The aquarium opens at 9 a.m. Admission is $7.95-$14.95, plus $12.95 for the barbecue dinner. 100 Aquarium Way. (562) 951-1630.

Fireworks Cruise. Belmont Pier Sportfishing cruise, 7:30 to 10 p.m. $12. Ocean and Termino boulevards. (562) 434-6781.

LOS ALAMITOS

Fireworks and carnival. Celebration in conjunction with Seal Beach, Rossmoor and Cypress. Parachute drops and other military demonstrations. Take a picnic or buy food at the event. No alcohol. Clowns, mimes, music. Gates open, 4 p.m.; fireworks, 9 p.m. Limited bleacher seating, lawn chairs and blankets recommended. Free. Los Alamitos Armed Forces Reserve Center, Farquhar Avenue and Lexington Drive. (562) 430-1073.

MISSION VIEJO

4th of July Street Fair. Starts at noon with food booths, crafts, rides and other entertainment; fireworks, 9 p.m. Free. Mission Viejo Youth Athletic Park, on Olympiad Road between Marguerite Parkway and Melinda Road. Information: (949) 830-7066.

NEWPORT BEACH

Old Glory Boat Parade. Begins at the west end of Lido Island at 1 p.m. Tours the harbor for about two hours. Free. (949) 673-5070.

Carnival and Fireworks. 42nd annual event begins at 7 a.m. Live music, carnival games, crafts, volleyball and horseshoe tournaments, face painting, and caricatures. No alcohol or pets. Barbecue and cafe. Fireworks, 9 p.m. Free for walk-ins and bicycles; $25 for vehicles. Newport Dunes Resort, Jamboree Road and Backbay Drive. (949) 729-3863, Ext. 7.

Independence Day Family Picnic and Bicycle Parade. Parade for kids lines up at 9:30 a.m., begins at 10 a.m. at Mariners Drive and Commodore Road; participants decorate bikes and ride two blocks to park. Event also features a clown, games, races, food and a silent auction and raffle to raise money for Mariners Elementary School Foundation. Free; $5 wristband charge for games. Ends at 2 p.m. Mariner’s Park at Dover Drive and Irvine Avenue. (949) 644-3151.

Jazz Concert. Peter White performs special Fourth of July concert, part of the Glen Ellen and Hyatt Newporter Summer Jazz Series, 7 p.m. $30. Hyatt Newporter’s outdoor amphitheater, 1107 Jamboree Road. (949) 721-4000.

PLACENTIA

Fireworks. Family-style celebration; 6:30 p.m.; low-level fireworks show, 9 p.m. at Bradford Stadium, 500 N. Bradford Ave. Admission is $5 for adults; $4 for children 17-13; $1 for children 12-4; children 3 and younger admitted free. Information: (714) 993-8232.

RANCHO SANTA

MARGARITA

Fireworks and concert. Music, 6 p.m.; fireworks, 9 p.m. Free. Lago Santa Margarita Beach Club, 21472 Avenida de los Fundadores. (949) 589-4272.

SANTA ANA

Fireworks and festival. Fireworks, 6 to 9:30 p.m. Jazz, blues and pop music, food booths, crafts areas for children. Free. Centennial Regional Park, 3000 W. Edinger Ave. at Fairview Road. (714) 571-4200.

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO

Fireworks and festival. Fireworks, 8:45 p.m. Activities begin at 3 p.m., including entertainment, food booths, games, rides. Free. San Juan Capistrano Sports Park, 25925 Camino del Avion. (949) 493-5911.

SAN CLEMENTE

Dinner and Fireworks. Dinner on the San Clemente Pier to raise funds for the San Clemente Ocean Festival. Seating, 6 p.m.; barbecue rib or chicken dinner, 7 p.m. Cash bar. Fireworks, 8:45 p.m. The pier is at Avenida del Mar and Alameda Lane. $40. Fireworks are visible from surrounding beach. Free. (949) 361-3826.

Music. The Capistrano Chorale’s performs “200 Years of American Music,” 6:30 p.m. Grounds open, 5:30 p.m. St. Andrews by the Sea United Methodist Church, 2001 Calle Frontera. Food for sale. Free. (949) 492-2537.

TUSTIN

Fireworks, music and food. Gates open, 6:30 p.m. Fireworks, 9 p.m. Also, family entertainment, food and music. Free. Northrup Field, at Tustin High School, 1171 El Camino Real. (714) 573-3326.

Fireworks and concert. Christian concert featuring One Nation at 5 p.m. and the USSO Show with Hope at 7 p.m. Fireworks at 8:30 p.m. Free. The Main Place Christian Fellowship, 13841 Red Hill Ave. (714) 505-31734.

WESTMINSTER

Fireworks and concert. Entertainment begins at 6 p.m. with Dragon dancers, rock and blues, jazz and the Westminster High School Band. A brief presentation by community leaders, 8:45 p.m.; fireworks, 9 p.m. Stadium gates open, 5 p.m. Food and drinks available. Free. Westminster High School stadium, 14325 Goldenwest St. (714) 895-2860.

YORBA LINDA

Fireworks. Activities begin, 4 p.m.; fireworks, 9 p.m. Entertainment and food. Free. Valley View Sports Park, Valley View Avenue at Imperial Highway. (714) 961-7181.