Fourth of July is all about fireworks, and residents and visitors alike to Mission and Pacific beaches are fortunate in that they have their choice being situated at the “epicenter” of three dazzling local displays: off Ocean Beach Pier, in La Jolla Cove and at SeaWorld San Diego.
\nSan Diego beaches are packed with people on the three key summer holiday weekends \u2014 Memorial Day, the Fourth of July and Labor Day \u2014 with July 4th typically being the busiest of all with nearly one million people expected to hit the beaches.
\nBut after a day of fun in the sun, once the waves have been conquered and the barbecues dinners have been devoured, it\u2019s time for pyrotechnics.
\nAt which time, coastal residents and guests can please their patriotic palates with pyrotechnics from Point Loma to La Jolla. PB, MB
\nSeaWorld San Diego has nightly fireworks on numerous evenings throughout the summer. But July 4 is special, as the theme park hosts its “Independence Day Fireworks Spectacular,” offering an extended pyrotechnic display over Mission Bay set to patriotic music commencing at 10:10 p.m. with fireworks set to go off at 10:30 p.m. and last approximately 17 minutes.
\nThe best places to watch are Crown Point Park, Ski Beach, and Fiesta Island. Ocean Beach
\nOcean Beach\u2019s spectacular fireworks display at 9 p.m. is the community\u2019s official kick-off to summer. Free parking is offered at both the main beach and pier parking lots.
\nSpend the day picnicking with family and friends, swimming in the ocean, walking and playing in the sand and shopping along Newport Avenue. Then bundle up as the sun sets and pull up a chair for a spectacular fireworks show from the OB Pier. And don’t forget your radio so you can hear the fireworks soundtrack being broadcast simultaneously during the show.
\nGone from OB Fourth fireworks in 2015 is the unregulated tradition of the “marshmallow war,” which had been fought after the fireworks show on the beach and streets leaving the community a sticky mess. In 2014, Ocean Beach Town Council, answering an overwhelming call from residents and merchants, responded with its successful “Mallow Out” campaign discouraging the marshmallow war, which led to a 90 percent reduction in the goo. La Jolla
\nThere\u2019s no question that the 30th annual Fourth of July fireworks show in La Jolla Cove is a go this year. But there almost wasn\u2019t a 29th annual celebration, as the display was cancelled \u2014 then saved \u2014 at the 11th hour in 2014. Subject to on-again, off-again flaps over donations and environmental concerns the past several years, all of that is in the rear-view mirror now as La Jolla Village Merchants Association (LJVMA), the community\u2019s Business Improvement District (BID), has taken the special event under its wing.
\n“David Marino of Hughes Marino, a La Jollan who\u2019s been a supporter for years, stepped in and helped me get annual commitments, around $45,000 or $46,000, to cover costs,” said Deborah Marengo, who\u2019s organized and promoted the event since restaurateur George Hauer, who originated the display, stepped down a few years ago. “Now any extra money raised for the fireworks will be rolled over into the next year.”
\nMarengo said the 25-minute Cove fireworks display will start at 9 p.m.
\nSupporting sponsors for the La Jolla Cove Fireworks Display are Hughes Marino, George’s at the Cove, La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, La Jolla Cove Suites, La Valencia Hotel, Willis Allen, Leo Loves Fireworks, J. Todd Figi, John Barbey and Steven Black.
\nA few other choices for fireworks on Independence Day: \u2022 Old Town San Diego State Historic Park is hosting a free, old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.??Guests are encouraged to participate in the parade around the plaza reminiscent of the July 4th parades of early San Diego with music, animals, banners and people in historical costumes. There will be crafts, games, contests and informational demonstrations that represent the activities enjoyed in the 1800s. The stage will be filled with free entertainment such as historic dancing and early American music. Pie-eating contests begin at 3 pm. The event will end with a boom \u2014 literally. All of the museums will be open and, as always, free to the public.
\n\u2022 What better place is there to spend Independence Day than at the San Diego County Fair at 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. in Del Mar? Highlighting the day will be the traditional fireworks display at 9 p.m., which is visible throughout the Fairgrounds. The Grandstand schedule: 9:30 a.m. patriotic opening ceremony outside O\u2019Brian Gate; 6:45 p.m., World Memorial Tribute to 9\/11; 7 p.m., Hometown Heroes Parade; 7:30 p.m., Navy Band Southwest; and 9 p.m. fireworks; 9:30 p.m., Dana Carvey performs on the Grandstand Stage.
\n\u2022 Another prime spot to celebrate the Fourth of July will be at the Maritime Museum of San Diego again this year. The observation deck of the museum\u2019s historic 1898 steam ferry Berkeley provides a spectacular view of the fireworks show over San Diego Bay. A delicious BBQ dinner will be provided at two seatings from 5-6:30 p.m. and 7-8:30 p.m. Fireworks viewing are included with museum admission. For more information and reservations call 619-234-9153 ext. 101 or visit www.sdmaritime.org.
\n\u2022 The annual Big Bay Boom launches fireworks from four barges and can be seen from multiple locations along San Diego Bay, including Harbor Island, Shelter Island, the Embarcadero area, and the Seaport Village\/Coronado landing starting at 9 p.m.
\n\u2022 Oscar- and Emmy Award-winning conductor Bill Conti will lead the Star Spangled Pops in a San Diego Symphony concert of all-American hits, followed by a military tribute and a fireworks display at Embarcadero Marina Park South?starting at 7:30 p.m.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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