STAR-SPANGLED FIREWORKS

Photo courtesy of Port of San Diego Lake Murray – photo credit: Brett Alan Photography

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FREE Scripps Mesa Fireworks. 500 shells launched from Wangenheim Middle School. 9 pm. www.miramesafireworks.org monday | 3

FREE Mission Bay Fireworks Show. Awe-inspiring fireworks illuminating the night sky, set against the beautiful backdrop of San Diego’s Mission Bay. 9 pm. Mission Bay Yacht Club. www.discovermissionbay.org

Oceanside Fireworks Display. 9 pm. Parking $12. SoCal Soccer Complex, 3300 El Corazon Dr. www.ci.oceanside.ca.us tuesday | 4

Fourth of July Fireworks in Poway. Enjoy two spectacular firework shows as they light up the sky over the Poway High School Stadium ($5, gates open 6 pm for games, activities and more) and Poway Sportsplex (12349 McIvers Ct.). Fireworks, 9 pm. www.poway.org

July 4th Picnic & Fireworks Viewing. Enjoy spectacular fireworks viewing from the McKinney Deck of the 1898 Berkeley. Dinner for purchase. 7–9:30 pm; fireworks, 9 pm. $25. Maritime Museum of San Diego, 1492 N. Harbor Dr. www.sdmaritime.org

FREE Fireworks in El Cajon. Train rides, crafts, live music and more. Starting at 2 pm; fireworks, 9 pm. Kennedy Park, 1675 E. Madison Ave. www.elcajon.gov

Independence Day at Petco Park. Celebrate with a limited-edition themed Padres hat and watch the Angels at 3:40 pm. Tickets: www.padres.com

FantaSEA of Dreams Fireworks

Spectacular. Nightly, 10 minutes prior to park close. SeaWorld, Interstate 5, exit SeaWorld Dr. www.seaworldsandiego.com

FREE San Marcos Red, White and Boom. Carnival games, jumpers and more. Entertainment, 5 pm; fireworks, 9 pm. Bradley Park, 1587 Linda Vista Dr. www.san-marcos.net

Red White & Boom! Unforgettable fireworks that explode into 3D LEGO bricks right before your eyes with special viewing glasses. Pre-show entertainment, 7:45 pm; fireworks, 8:30 pm. Included with admission. LEGOLAND, 1 LEGOLAND Dr., Carlsbad. Tickets: www.legoland.com

4th of July Fireworks Viewing Party. From Midway’s iconic flight deck with live entertainment, activities and the best view in town. 6:30–9 pm. $30. 910 N. Harbor Dr. www.midway.org

FREE Big Bay Boom Fireworks. Launched from four barges on San Diego Bay. Watch from Shelter Island, Harbor Island, North Embarcadero, Marina District and Coronado Ferry Landing. 9 pm. www.bigbayboom.com

FREE Santee Salutes. Patriotic ceremony, fireworks and more. 2–10 pm. Parking $10. Town Center Community Park East, 550 Park Center Dr. www.cityofsanteeca.gov

FREE Ramona July 4th Family Picnic & Fireworks Show. 4–9:15 pm; fireworks 9 pm. Donations accepted. Olive Peirce Middle School, 1521 Hanson Ln. www.ramonachamber.com

FREE Imperial Beach 4th of July Fireworks. 9 pm. Imperial Beach Pier. www.ib-chamber.com

FREE Lake Murray Music Fest & Fireworks Show. Music Fest, 11 am–9 pm; fireworks, 9 pm. Lake Murray Community Park, 7001 Murray Park Dr. www.lakemurrayfireworks.org

Spirit of the Fourth. Theme “The Sounds of Freedom.” Activities start at 9 am at Webb Park; parade, 3:30 pm; concert, 6 pm. Fireworks, 9 pm at Rancho Bernardo High School, 13010 Paseo Lucido. $10 donation requested. www.spiritofthefourth.com

July 4th Fireworks Cruise. Music synced to fireworks. 8:30–9:45 pm. $45–$60; under 4 free. 990 N. Harbor Dr. www.flagshipsd.com

FREE Chula Vista 4th Fest & Fireworks. 7–10 pm; fireworks, 9 pm. Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center, 2800 Olympic Pkwy. www.chulavistaca.gov

FREE Coronado Fourth of July. Parade, 10 am; concert, 4 pm; fireworks, 9 pm. Schedule: www.coronadofourthofjuly.com

Fireworks Spectacular at the Fair. 9 pm. $20–$25; includes fair admission. Corona Grandstand Stage, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. www.sdfair.com

4th of July Fireworks Cruise. The William D. Evans sternwheeler boat features a live DJ, snacks and a memorable setting to watch the firework show. 6:50–9:55 pm. $50. Bahia Resort Hotel, Mission Bay. Reservations: www.bahiahotel.com

FREE 4th of July Extravaganza: Parade & Fireworks. Parade, 10 am at Old Town Temecula, then head to the Ronald Reagan Sports Park for live music, vendors and fun zone. 2–10 pm; fireworks, 9 pm. www.temeculaca.gov/1087/4th-of-july