Jessica Chenoweth 
We live in one of the most patriotic cities in America and no day is that on display more than the 4th of July! There are so many great options for you and your family to check out some fireworks this year:
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. bigbayboom.com
Red White & Boom! Unforgettable fireworks that explode into 3D LEGO bricks right before your eyes with special viewing glasses. Themed entertainment, lawn games, fireworks and more. Included with admission. LEGOLAND, 1 LEGOLAND Dr., Carlsbad. Tickets: legoland.com
Fireworks in El Cajon. Train rides, crafts, live music and more. Starting at 2 pm; fireworks, 9 pm. Kennedy Park, 1675 E. Madison Ave. elcajon.gov
San Marcos Red, White and Boom! Carnival games, jumpers and more. Entertainment, 6 pm; fireworks, 9 pm. Bradley Park, 1587 Linda Vista Dr. san-marcos.net
Fireworks Spectacular at the Fair. 9 pm. $20–$25; includes fair admission. Corona Grandstand Stage, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. sdfair.com
4th of July Fireworks. 9 pm. SeaWorld, Interstate 5, exit SeaWorld Dr. seaworldsandiego.com
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. poway.org
Coronado Fourth of July. Parade, 10 am; concert, 4 pm; fireworks, 9 pm. Schedule: coronadofourthofjuly.com
Spirit of the Fourth. 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. spiritofthefourth.com
Chula Vista 4th Fest & Fireworks. 7–9:30 pm; fireworks, 9 pm. Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center, 2800 Olympic Pkwy. chulavistaca.gov
Lake Murray Fireworks & Music Fest. Music Fest, 11 am–9 pm; fireworks, 9 pm. Lake Murray Community Park, 7001 Murray Park Dr. lakemurrayfireworks.org
Ramona July 4th Family Picnic & Fireworks Show. 4–9:15 pm; fireworks 9 pm. Olive Peirce Middle School, 1521 Hanson Ln. ramonachamber.com
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. temeculaca.gov/1087/4th-of-july
Imperial Beach 4th of July Fireworks. 9 pm. Imperial Beach Pier. ib-chamber.com
