San Diego is buzzing with events in July 2024, especially for the 4th of July. You can catch amazing fireworks shows at places like Oceanside and Mission Bay on July 3rd. On the 4th, join in the fun with parades, races, and more fireworks across the city, including Scripps Ranch, Coronado, and Poway.
After the 4th of July, the fun continues with weekly Cardiff Farmers Markets, music festivals like Holo Holo, and the famous Comic-Con. If you love running, check out the San Diego Awesome '80s Run or the Solana Beach Triathlon. Music fans can enjoy the Lake Murray Musicfest and the San Diego Bayfest. There's something for everyone to enjoy in San Diego this July!
| Event | Date | Time | Price | Location | More Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceanside Fireworks Show | July 3, 2024 | 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Free | SoCal Soccer Complex at El Corazon, 3300 El Corazon Drive, Oceanside, CA 92056 | Link |
| Mission Bay July 3 Fireworks | July 3, 2024 | 9:00 PM - 9:30 PM | Free | Refer to website | Link |
| Scripps Mesa Fireworks | July 3, 2024 | 9:00 PM - 9:20 PM | Free | Wangenheim Middle School, 9230 Gold Coast Dr., San Diego, CA 92126 | Link |
| 4th of July Run & Ride | July 4, 2024 | Refer to website | Refer to website | Refer to website | Link |
| Scripps Ranch 4th of July Parade | July 4, 2024 | Refer to website | Free | Hoyt Park, Aviary Drive and Canyon Lake Drive, San Diego | Link |
| Crown City Classic 4th of July Race | July 4, 2024 | 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM | $20-$59 | Coronado Tidelands Park, 2000 Mullinex Dr., Coronado, CA 92118 | Link |
| An Old Fashioned Fourth of July & Fireworks | July 4, 2024 | 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM (Festival: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Fireworks: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM) | Free (Fireworks: $5 per person at the gate, Children 11 and under are FREE) | Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road, Poway, CA 92064 | Link |
| Lake Murray Fireworks and Musicfest | July 4, 2024 | 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM (Fireworks at 9:00 PM) | Free | Lake Murray Playground, 7001 Murray Park Dr. | Link |
| Santee Salutes - Fourth of July Celebration | July 4, 2024 | 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Parking has a fee and must be purchased prior | Town Center Community Park East, 550 Park Center Drive, Santee, CA 92071 | Link |
| Vista Independence Day Celebration | July 4, 2024 | 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM (Fireworks at 9:00 PM) | Free at Brengle Terrace Park, $5 at Moonlight Amphitheatre | Brengle Terrace Park, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista, CA 92084 | Link |
| Red, White & Boom | July 4, 2024 | 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM (Fireworks at 9:00 PM) | Free | Bradley Park, 1587 Linda Vista Dr., San Marcos, CA 92078 | Link |
| Port of San Diego Big Bay Boom! | July 4, 2024 | 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM (Fireworks at 9:00 PM) | Free | Refer to website | Link |
| Independence Day Fireworks in Imperial Beach | July 4, 2024 | 9:00 PM - 9:20 PM | Free | Pier Plaza, 940 Seacoast Drive, Imperial Beach, CA 91932 | Link |
| El Cajon 4th of July Fireworks | July 4, 2024 | 9:00 PM - 9:30 PM | Free | Kennedy Park, 1675 East Madison Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92019 | Link |
| University Heights Summer in the Park | July 5 - August 2, 2024 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Free | Trolley Barn Park, Adams Ave And Florida St., San Diego, CA 92116 | Link |
| Cardiff Farmers Market | Every Saturday | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Free | 3333 Manchester Avenue, Cardiff, CA 92007 | Link |
| Annual Over The Line Tournament | July 13 - 21, 2024 | Refer to website | Team Registration - $150 | Fiesta Island, Mission Bay Park, 1590 E Mission Bay Dr., San Diego, CA 92109 | Link |
| Holo Holo Music Festival | July 13 - 14, 2024 | 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Refer to website | Snapdragon Stadium, 2101 Stadium Way, San Diego, CA 92108 | Link |
| San Diego Awesome ‘80s Run 5K & 10K | July 14, 2024 | 6:30 AM - 11:00 AM | 5K Run: $47, 10K (5 mile) Run: $57 (Fees increase July 1, 2024) | 300 N Mission Bay Dr., San Diego, CA 92109 | Link |
| Hillcrest Pride | July 19, 2024 | 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM | GA - $35, VIP - $135 | Hillcrest Pride Flag at Pride Plaza, 1500 University Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103 | Link |
| Pride 5K Run + Walk | July 20, 2024 | 8:00 AM | $49 | Hillcrest, San Diego, CA 92113 | Link |
| San Diego Bayfest | July 20, 2024 | 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM | $75-$299 | Waterfront Park, 1600 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA 92101 | Link |
| Del Mar Racing Season | July 20 - September 8, 2024 | 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Refer to website | Del Mar Thoroughbred Club | Link |
| Comic-Con International: San Diego | July 25 - July 28, 2024 | Refer to website | Refer to website | S.D. Convention Ctr., 111 W. Harbor Drive | Link |
| Solana Beach Triathlon | July 28, 2024 | Refer to website | Starting at $79 | Fletcher Cove - Solana Beach, CA 92075 | Link |
