Carlsbad Patch's Guide to Fourth of July Happenings

It’s another three-day weekend! Roll out the , put on your and get ready for lots of —it’s the Fourth of July!

We celebrate Independence Day on Monday, which means plenty of fireworks happening around San Diego. We’ve got the best places to plant your chair and watch the spectacular shows, both in town and around the county.

Though fireworks might be the main event this holiday weekend, there are other red, white and blue activities for the family, like parades and free concerts. So break out the American flags and prepare for family fun during the extended weekend.

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CARLSBAD

• Where/when: , 1 Legoland Dr, Carlsbad, 8:30 p.m. Monday.
• Why go: Enjoy a day out with the kids at the Lego-themed park. Picnic activities like potato sack races and limbo will take place, with a fireworks show ending the night.
• Price: $59-$69.

• Where/when: , 3420 Camino de Los Coches, Carlsbad, 6 – 8 p.m. Friday.
• Why go: Listen to Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band, a six-piece band fueled by horns, playing some funk with heavy backbeats.
• Price: Free.

OCEANSIDE

• Where/when: , 631 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside, 10 a.m. Saturday.
• Why go: Park yourself along Coast Highway and watch military members, marching bands, surf clubs and more march along the iconic street with American pride.
• Price: Free.

ENCINITAS

• Where/when: , 230 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Monday.
• Why go: Parade around the garden in your red, white and blue with other families. Show off your American pride by decorating your stroller or a wagon!
• Price: Free with admission or membership.

BEST BETS, A LITTLE FARTHER OUT

• When/where:, 1100 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, 9 p.m. Monday.
• Why go: Enjoy fireworks over the water. Sit at the cove, Ellen Browning Scripps Park, Kellogg Park or La Jolla shores for a good view.
• Price: Free, but can make a donation here.

• Where/when: The Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard, Del Mar, 9 p.m. Monday
• Why go: Say farewell to the county fair with REO Speedwagon, who kicks off the night with a free concert (with purchase of a fair ticket) followed by a fireworks show at 9 p.m. Stick around to ride your favorite rides one last time, as the fair is open until midnight.
• Price: Free with a purchase of a fair ticket ($7-$13.)

• Where/when: USS Midway, 910 N. Harbor Dr., San Diego, 6 p.m. Monday
• Why go: What better way to celebrate Independence Day than on an aircraft carrier that fought for our freedom? Celebrate the night with games, food, eating contests and of course, fireworks. Sit on the flight deck with a cooler and your family and enjoy the show.
• Price: $10-$15.