4th of July Events 2026 | Inland Empire

Here’s a list of the best places to celebrate the 4th of July in 2026!

Rancho Cucamonga

• Rancho Cucamonga’s 4th of July Firework Spectacular! Annual Fireworks Show at LoanMart Field in the Quakes Epicenter. Families are welcome for a fun-filled evening of live entertainment followed by a fireworks display at 9:00 p.m!
• Where: Quakes Epicenter, 8408 Rochester Ave, Rancho Cucamonga
• When: 6-9:30 pm,  Saturday July 4th

Apple Valley

• Celebrate Independence Day at Apple Valley’s Freedom Festival! Enjoy a fun-filledevening with live entertainment, family activities, food vendors, and a spectacularfireworks show to close out the night. 
• Where:Brewster Park – 21024 Otoe Rd, Apple Valley, CA 92307
• When: 4-9:30 pm, July 4th

Beaumont

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  Red, White and Boom – Freedom Festival

  
  
• Where: Beaumont Sports Park: All Entertainment, vendors, and kid-zone activities will be hosted at the Beaumont Sports Park.  SECONDARY – Mt. View Middle School: Overflow seating will be available at Mt. View Middle School beginning at 7:00 p.m. 
• When: July 4th 5:30-9 pm
• MORE INFO HERE

Big Bear

• Big Bear Lake Independence Day Faire provides a fun-filled outing enjoying shopping, live music, family activities, delicious food and full bar. Admission is FREE & a FIREWORK show that can be seen anywhere in  the Big Bear Lake Valley starting around 8:45 pm.
• Where: Big Bear Convention Center, 42900 Big Bear Blvd Big Bear Lake
• When: 10:00 am-6:00 pm July 4
• Firework Show 
• Above the Boom Viewing Party

Chino Hills

• Join us for a fun-filled, patriotic evening as we celebrate and honor our Nation’s 250th birthday. Families and friends will enjoy free musical performances, strolling entertainment, community booths, games, giveaways, and much more! Vendors will also be selling a variety of delicious treats. Be sure to bring your own lawn chairs and blankets. 
• Where: Veterans Park, 14877 Eucalyptus Avenue Chino Hills
• When: July 1st 5-9:00 pm
• MORE INFO HERE

Claremont

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  A fun-filled event for the whole family, featuring a 1K Kids Fun Run and 5K Race/Walk, a flag raising ceremony, live entertainment, non-profit booths, food concessions, FREE children’s activities, the T. Willard Hunter Speakers Corner, community parade, and a fireworks show and concerts. 

  
  
• More info here
• Where: Memorial Park, 840 N. Indian Hill Boulevard
• When: July 4th

Corona

• Main Street USA Independence Day Parade and Independence Day Celebration! 

• Where: Santana Park
• When: July 4th 9:00 am
• CLICK HERE FOR ALL INFO

Lake Elsinore

• A fireworks show will begin at 9:00 PM from the T-Peninsula. The display will be synchronized with a sky concert broadcast live on KOLA 99.9 FM. Attendees are encouraged to bring a radio or tune in from their vehicles to experience the full effect.
• Where: 500 Diamond Drive Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
• When: July 4th 9 pm
• MORE INFO HERE

Moreno Valley

• Fourth of July Celebration and Fun fest! Firework show, food, parade and live music.
• Where: Civic Center Amphitheater 14075 Frederick St.
• When: July 4th, Parade: 9am – 12pm, Family Fun Fest: 3 – 9:30 pm
• MORE INFO HERE

Norco

• Come enjoy food vendors, live music, a beer garden, a classic car show, and carnival games throughout the evening.
• When: 6-10pm, Friday, July 3rd
• Where: Pikes Peak Park (97 Sixth Street)
• Click Here For More Info

Ontario

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  Independence Day Parade, All-State Picnic and Firework Spectacular!

  
  
• Where: multiple locations
• When: July 4
• https://www.ontarioca.gov/independenceday

Redlands

• One of the largest 4th of July celebrations in the State of California. Flag Ceremony, National Anthem, 4th of July Band, Skydivers, Airplane Flyovers, Laser Show, Live Music and Fireworks Show!
• Where: Moore Middle School, 1550 E. Highland Ave, Redlands
• When: July 4th 5:15 pm
• MORE INFO HERE

Rialto

• 4th of July Celebration event will have many activities, games, various vendors, food, live music, and a fireworks show to end our celebration!
• Where: Jerry Eaves Park, 1485 N Ayala Dr, Rialto
• When: July 4th  5:30-9:30 pm
• More Info Here

Riverside

• Come and join us at Evergreen Memorial Historic Cemetery for an unforgettable evening of fireworks!
• Where: Evergreen Memorial Historic Cemetery 4414 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501
• When: July 4th  5:00-9:30pm
• Click here to buy tickets

Temecula

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  Begin your morning with spirited marchers and patriotic entries at the annual 4th of July parade in Old Town. In the afternoon, bring the whole family to the sports park and enjoy a day full of entertainment, food, and festive activities. Cap off the celebration with a spectacular fireworks display.

  
  
• Where: Ronald Reagan Sports Park, 30875 Rancho Vista Road Temecula
• When: 10:00 am -10:00 p.m. July 4
• More Info HERE

Upland

• BRAND-NEW celebration —  “Block Party on Benson” at the 2026 LIGHT UP THE NIGHT Fireworks Spectacular!  Join us for an unforgettable evening of community fun, festive energy, entertainment, food, and of course… an incredible fireworks show lighting up the night sky over Benson Avenue!
• Where: Located On Benson Between Howard Access Road & 16th Street, Upland
• When: July 4, Gates open at 5 pm
• Click here for more info & where to purchase tickets

Yuciapa

• Freedom Fest! Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with us, complete with a monster truck and firework show
• When: July 4, gates open at 5:30 pm
• Where: Yucaipa High School 33000 Yucaipa Blvd
• MORE INFO HERE

Knott’s Berry Farm

• All-American thrills are waiting for you at Knott’s Berry Farm as we celebrate Independence Day with a breathtaking fireworks spectacular. The night sky will be painted with bright, colorful lights, and the air will fill with patriotic music and celebratory sounds, creating an unforgettable experience for all ages.
• Where: Knott’s Berry Farm, 8039 Beach Blvd Buena Park, Ca 90620
• When: July 4th all day, fireworks at 9:30pm
• MORE INFO HERE