Fourth of July Fireworks in San Diego

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FREE Oceanside Fireworks & Drone Display. Family-friendly activities and food trucks, 4 pm; fireworks, 9 pm. Parking $15. SoCal Soccer Complex, 3300 El Corazon Dr. www.ci.oceanside.ca.us friday | 4 4th of July

FREE Santee Salutes. Fun Zone, amusement rides, live music and more. 2–10 pm; fireworks, 9 pm. Town Center Community Park E.  www.cityofsanteeca.gov

FREE Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration. Celebrate our country’s independence “turn of the century” style with crafts, old-fashioned games and more. 10 am–4 pm. Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Rd., Poway. www.poway.org

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

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

SeaWorld Enchanted Wonders Fireworks. 9 pm. SeaWorld, Interstate 5, exit SeaWorld Dr. www.seaworld.com/sandiego

Spirit of the Fourth. Activities start at 9 am at Webb Park (11666 Avena Pl.); parade, 3:30 pm; concert, 6 pm. Fireworks, 9 pm at Rancho Bernardo High School, 13010 Paseo Lucido. www.spiritofthefourth.com

4th of July Fireworks Viewing Party. From Midway’s iconic flight deck with live entertainment, activities and the best view in town. 6–10 pm. $40. 910 N. Harbor Dr. www.midway.org

FREE Fireworks in El Cajon. Train rides, crafts, live music and more. Starting at 3 pm; fireworks, 9 pm. Kennedy Park, 1675 E. Madison Ave. www.elcajon.gov

4th of July BBQ & Fireworks on the Bay. Enjoy BBQ and fireworks viewing aboard the historic Berkeley. 7–9:30 pm; fireworks, 9 pm. $50–$65. Maritime Museum of San Diego, 1492 N. Harbor Dr. www.sdmaritime.org

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

UC Celebration. Run, 8 am; pancake breakfast, 8:30 am; parade, 10:30 am; games, book barn and more. 8 am–6 pm. Standley Park, 3585 Governor Dr. Details: www.uccelebration.com

FREE Chula Vista Fourth Fest. Fireworks set to a custom bilingual soundtrack. 7–9:30 pm. Chula Vista Elite Athletes Training Center, 2800 Olympic Pkwy. www.chulavistaca.gov

FREE Big Bay Boom Fireworks. 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

July 4th Fireworks Cruises. Three cruise options. 8:30–9:45 pm. Flagship Cruises, 990 N. Harbor Dr. www.flagshipsd.com

FREE 4th of July Veterans Ceremony. Honor those who are currently serving and have selflessly served our country. 11 am. Veterans Park, 14134 Midland Rd., Poway. www.poway.org