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Where To See 4th Of July Fireworks In San Diego County

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Above: 4th of July Fireworks light up the sky over San Diego Bay.

Cities and Communities throughout San Diego County can celebrate Independence Day 2010 with fireworks, festivals, entertainment and fun. Following are some of the Independence Day celebrations around San Diego County:

SAN DIEGO

Port of San Diego: Big Bay Boom at 9 p.m. - San Diego Bay is the place to be on Sunday, July 4, 2010 when the 10th Annual Port of San Diego Big Bay Boom fills the sky with a spectacular pyrotechnic light show. Four barges will be placed strategically in San Diego Bay off the shorelines of Shelter Island, Harbor Island, the North Embarcadero area and between Seaport Village and the Coronado Ferry Landing. The fireworks will be visible from all of the Port's parks around the northern and central San Diego Bay area. These include Shelter Island, Harbor Island, Spanish Landing, Embarcadero Marina Parks North and South, Cesar Chavez Park, Coronado Tidelands Park and the Imperial Beach Pier.

San Diego Symphony's Star Spangled Pops: July 3, 4 & 5 -Spend the Fourth of July weekend at the Summer Pops featuring principal pops conductor Marvin Hamlisch. It'll be a patriotic performance packed with Broadway hits, rousing marches, a salute to our military and a spectacular fireworks display over the bay! Special guests include Petty Officer 1st Class Jarrod Fowler, former Miss California Melissa Chaty, bluegrass star Alison Brown, and choristers from San Diego s St Pauls Cathedral. To purchase your Summer Pops 2010 series, use the Online Subscription Order Form or call the Ticket Office at 619.235.0804.

SeaWorld San Diego's "Fireworks: Into the Blue" - SeaWorld will present a special fireworks display to celebrate Independence Day on July 3rd, 4th & 5th. Set to lively, patriotic music, Shamu's SkySplash USA will light up the night starting at approximately 9:30 p.m.

Glorietta Bay: Coronado Independence Day Celebrations & Coronado's Fourth of July Celebration has festivities going on all weekend. On July 3rd, the annual coronado parade, with over 150 bands floats and groups, as well as the Adrian Empire Demo in Spreckels Park. On July 4, a fun run/walk, and rough water swim, with a spectacular fireworks finale over the bay, set to music.

La Jolla Cove Fireworks - Enjoy the annual Fourth of July fireworks show over La Jolla Cove at 9 p.m. (858) 454-1444.

Mira Mesa Recreation Center/ Mira Mesa Community Park: During the day on July 4th, food, rides, games and entertainment. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. and will be synchronized to KYXY Radio's patriotic music. (858) 538-8122.

Rancho Bernardo "Spirit of the Fourth" - A full day of patriotic activities are planned. Fireworks set to begin at 9 p.m. and will be synchronized to KYXY Radio's patriotic music.

Ocean Beach Pier - 29th Annual fireworks celebration off the pier at 9 p.m and will be synchronized to KYXY Radio's patriotic music.

NORTH COUNTY

The San Diego County Fair 4th Of July Celebration - We'll start the day with a patriotic Opening Ceremony about 9:30AM at the O'Brien Gate. When the gates open about 10a.m. there will be plenty to do, including a great lineup of evening entertainment, including Joan Jett and the Blackhearts in a free-with-Fair-admission performance on our Heineken Grandstand Stage immediately following the fireworks display. The fireworks will begin at 9 p.m.

Ken Grody 4th Of July Beach Bash - Del Mar Beach is the place to be on Sunday, July 4th!! The 2010 Beach Bash, presented by MCCS, will feature: live bands, exciting kids' activities, volleyball tournaments, heroes videos, fireworks show and the drawing for a brand new Ken Grody Ford 2011 Ford Fiesta!! Hit the sand and surf early and plan to stay late! AUTHORIZED PATRONS & GUESTS, BE PREPARED TO SHOW ID!

Escondido Grape Day Park Independence Day Celebration - Pack a picnic, grab a blanket and head to Grape Day Park on July 4 for a fun-filled, star-spangled celebration! Fireworks will begin at 9 p.m. and will be synchronized to KYXY Radio's patriotic music.

San Marcos 4th of July Celebration at Bradley Park - The festivities will kick off with live music at 6 p. followed by fireworks at 9 p.m.

Vista's Brengle Terrace Park 4th of July Celebration - The 42nd annual Red, White & Boom Independence Day Celebration will light up the sky on Saturday, July 4 in the newly renovated Moonlight Amphitheatre. The annual Independence Day Celebration held in Brengle Terrace Park, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive, is free to the public with fireworks scheduled to begin at 9 p.m

LEGOLAND California's Red, White and BOOM! Celebration - The theme of the day is fun, family and fireworks. Family favorite Uncle Sam will be roaming the Park on stilts as guests enjoy old fashioned lawn games including potato sack races and “LEGO® Limbo” on the Miniland Lawn and one of the largest fireworks demonstrations in North County. The celebration lasts from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with The Jumpitz® performing at 5:30pm and 7:00pm on the Miniland Lawn and fireworks at 8:30 p.m. All Red, White and Boom! activities are included in the cost of admission to LEGOLAND California.

Poway's 4th of July Fireworks Celebration - The celebration begins at 7 p.m. with entertainment and games. The fireworks are set to begin at 9 p.m.

EAST COUNTY

Lake Murray Music Fest & Fireworks - The event features live bands beginning at noon, followed by a fireworks show at approximately 9:15 p.m.

Ramona Fireworks - Ramona Rotary proudly presents the Annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration at Olive Peirce Middle School on Hanson Lane. Celebration starts at 5 pm and the fireworks display will start at 9 pm. and will be synchronized to KYXY's radio's patriotic music.

El Cajon Fireworks : Kennedy Park, 1675 East Madison Avenue. This event features a picnic at noon followed by fireworks at 9 p.m. synchronized to KYXY Radio's patriotic music.

Julian 4th of July Parade (no fireworks due to fire risk) - The Julian Fourth of July parade joins the town's Apple Centennial Celebration when it steps out on Main Street at 12 noon on Saturday, July 4th. The parade, an annual event for more than 15 years and dubbed by many as the "best little town parade in America," has adopted As American as Apple Pie as its theme.

Santee Salutes July 4th: - The festival begins at 3:30 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m.

Spring Valley Swap Meet - Fireworks at 9 p.m.

SOUTH BAY

Chula Vista: No fireworks due to budget restraints

National City: Kimball Park - The annual carnival includes rides, games food booths. Fireworks will begin at 9 p.m.

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