San Diego Fireworks

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The Fourth of July is almost here! San Diego has some of the best fireworks in the United States, so we can not wait to watch them on Saturday. However, where is the best place to watch the fireworks this fourth? There are so many options throughout the city that are close to your home at Ariva Apartments.  Keep reading to decide where you will spend your Fourth of July in San Diego.

Big Bay Boom Fireworks Show

The biggest event in San Diego is the Big Bay Boom Fireworks Show. This is the 15th year for San Diego's largest Fourth of July event. The fireworks are discharged from the San Diego Day off four barges. The show begins at 9 p.m., and lasts for about 18 minutes. You can hear music by listening to radio stations 105.7 FM and 1090 AM that is broadcast to go with the fireworks.  To find out the best locations to watch this show, go to their website bigbayboom.com.

Escondido's 52nd Independence Day Festival and Fireworks

Grab a picnic basket and head to Grape Day Park's annual Independence Day Celebration. This festival is sponsored by the California Center for the Arts. 20,000 people are expected to head to the park to enjoy live entertainment, food, music and more. The festival ends with a performance by the 1st Marine Division Band of Camp Pendleton, followed by fireworks at 9pm.

Coronado Independence Day Celebration

Do you want to escape the city for this Fourth of July? You can take the ferry from downtown San Diego to Coronado. There are festivities all day starting with a run/walk at 7am. You can also enjoy an art show, parade, music and more at this all day celebration. The celebrations end with a 9pm Fireworks Display over Glorietta Bay with it being simulcast on radio station 96.5 FM.

These are just three of the many great celebrations that are happening in and around San Diego. Plan ahead to get a great spot for these all day festivals. Do you have a favorite Fourth of July spot, comment with your plans on our Facebook Page!