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Oceanside Fireworks July 3 @ 9 pm~!

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The City of Oceanside is inviting you to come out and celebrate the city being incorporated for 125 years!

The public is invited to the City of Oceanside’s 125th Anniversary Fireworks Show today July 3, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The Fireworks will be shot off just north of the El Corazon Senior Center, located at 3302 Senior Center Drive at 9 pm.  Rancho Del Oro Road will be closed just north of Oceanside Blvd. at Seagate and just south of Mesa Drive at Ocean Ranch Boulevard. This is the recommended and best viewing site for the Fireworks. For more information regarding this event please visit http://www.oceansiderec.com, and look under “Parks and Recreation Special Events”

El Corazon is located at Rancho del Oro Drive and Oceanside Blvd. the property itself will not be open to the public but you may park around the area and should be able to see from a distance.  A small section of Rancho del Oro Road between Ocean Ranch Blvd and Seagate Way will be shut down for bands for the local high school and food trucks will be available.  For more information visit the City of Oceanside website here.

Have fun and stay safe!

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Fun things to do June 28-30 in San Diego

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Friday, June 28

Jazz in the Park @ Stagecoach Park Carlsbad – This is a fun and free concert and the start of the series that runs throughout the summer at different parks in Carlsbad.  We love to bring some snacks, a bottle of wine and just sit back and relax.  Bring low-back chairs, a blanket, snacks, and drinks if so desired.  Glass is allowed at these events ONLY, wine and beer bottles are okay to bring, they do ask that you recycle.  For more information click here.

Summer Movie in the Park @ Fallbrook Community Center – Summer movies in the park is a fun and free family event that runs all summer in different cities.  The movie tonight is Ice Age 3 and will begin about 15 minutes after dusk, some movies are subject to change.  The most up-to-date information can be found on the Summer Movies in the Park – San Diego Facebook page, enjoy!

Saturday, June 29

Oceanside Independence Day Parade @ Downtown Oceanside – Come see floats, bands, walking groups, cool cars and much more. The parade starts in front of the 101 Cafe (Coast Highway at Wisconsin Avenue) at 10:00 a.m. and works its way north with the first unit of the parade reaching City Hall around 10:15 a.m. Viewing of the parade is available from the sidewalks along the entire route, bring folding chairs as the running time is about two hours.  The highest concentration of viewers will be on the north end of the route past Seagaze Avenue. For more information click here.

Summer Movie in the Park @ Oceanside Pier – The moving playing at the Oceanside Amphitheater is Bring It On, they always show this movie because park of the movie was actually filmed at the Oceanside Amphitheater.  The movie begin about 15 minutes after dusk, some movies are subject to change.  The most up-to-date information can be found on the Summer Movies in the Park – San Diego Facebook page, enjoy!

Sunday, June 30

Sun & Sea Festival @ Imperial Beach – The festival will be held June 30 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Portwood Pier Plaza and will include art kids can take home, music by the School of Rock house band.  Don’t for get fun for the kids!  You and the kids will not want to miss the circus acts and lessons will be offered to teach kids how to cross tight ropes, walk on balls and other acrobatic skills. For more information click here.

Summer Movies in the Park

 

Aviara Hyatt July 4th Celebration & Fireworks

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Celebrate with Park Hyatt Aviara

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Light up your Fourth of July holiday at Park Hyatt Aviara Resort.  Join in for a traditional BBQ dinner, live music, and a private fireworks display, along with endless activities for the kids.  Please note you must be a guest at the resort or have dinner at one of the restaurants to be able to be included in the activities.  There is however no charge to watch the fireworks around the lagoon as many of us like to do.  The fireworks begin at 9 PM, and can be seen (depending on weather) from all over La Costa / Aviara.

 

Dining Details

July 4:  Enjoy a traditional BBQ at the Palm Courtyard, enjoy Mesquite Rotisserie Grill, BBQ Ribs Carving Station, Shrimp Boil, and Aviara’s Pies Dessert.  Dinner will be from 5:30 PM – 8:50 PM, and is priced at $65 per person or $14 per child at the Kid’s Station.  Vivace and California Bistro will also be offering exclusive Terrace Special Menus (reservations required).   For more information click here.

July 4th Fireworks in North San Diego

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Carlsbad @ Legoland – The annual Red, white and BOOM! at Legoland California is a fun-filled day for the entire family.  You and your kids can enjoy live musical performances, family picnic games, like water-balloon tosses, burlap sack races and Uncle Sam Says.  The Firework show begins at 8:30 PM, earlier than most because they know kids need to go to bed!  For more information click here.

Del Mar @ Del Mar Fairgrounds – The fireworks at the Del Mar Fairgrounds is always incredible, I love that you can sit on the beach and enjoy the fireworks.  The fairgrounds have a full line up of things to do on Independence Day including a Home Town Heros Parade at 7 PM.  The Firework show begins at 9 PM, the fair is open until midnight so you can still enjoy some rides after the fireworks if you wish.  For more information click here.

Escondido @ Grape Park – Enjoy a variety of free entertainment, including musical performances, magicians, baton twirlers, children’s arts projects, old-fashioned contests and fireworks!  The fun begins at 4 PM, and ending after the firework show at 9:30 PM.  The Firework show begins at 9 PM, for more information click here.

Fallbrook @ Grand Tradition Estates – Fallbrook’s 9th annual July 4th celebration is now at a much lower price!  Last year the price was closer to $40 for adult and it was $12 for children, now it is only $22 for adults and children 11 and under are FREE.  Included is admission, parking, live entertainment, and of course the fireworks!  The Firework show beings at 9 PM, for more information click here.

La Costa @ La Costa Resort & Spa – La Costa has a full day of activities for children on July 4th including making s’mores (my son’s favorite) The Firework show begins at 9 PM, for more information click here or call La Costa to make a reservation.

Oceanside @ Camp Pendleton – This event is for authorized patrons and their guests only.  It will be held at the Del Mar Beach Resort, which opens at 6 AM, Free family fun zone, live bands, and a fireworks show.  The Firework show begins at 9 PM, and runs until 9:30 PM, for more information click here.

Oceanside @ Coast Highway – Saturday, June 29, 2013 the 20th annual Independence Day Parade as it makes it way north on Coast Highway from Wisconsin Avenue to Civic Center Drive (just past City Hall). There will be parade floats, bands, walking groups, cool cars and much more the parade beings at 10 AM.  For more information click here.

Oceanside @ El Corazon – Please note The Fireworks show will be held on July 3 at 9 PM, not July 4th. The city of Oceanside is celebrating 125 of incorporation on July 3rd.  El Corazon is located at Rancho del Oro Drive and Oceanside Blvd. the property itself will not be open to the public but you may park around the area and should be able to see from a distance.  A small section of Rancho del Oro Road between Ocean Ranch Blvd and Seagate Way will be shut down for bands for the local high school and food trucks will be available.  For more information visit the City of Oceanside website here.

San Marcos @ Bradley Park – The fun begins at 6 PM with carnival games, jumpers and food sales available on-site.  The Firework show begins at 9 PM, for more information click here.

Vista @ Moonlight Amphitheatre – Moonlight Amphitheatre is within Brengle Terrace Park in Vista.  Events include live music, the Light Up the Night Dinner, and one of the biggest fireworks displays in San Diego County!  The Firework show begins at 9 PM.  Admission is $5 (children under 5 are free) and parking is $15.  For more information click here.

Legoland Fireworks

July 4th, 2013 Fireworks Schedule is here!

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This year there are over 20 firework shows throughout San Diego on July 4th.  See below for the full list for 2013:

Big Bay Boom @ Shelter & Harbor Island, Embarcadero, Seaport Village & Coronado Landing – As most of you remember last year was the big bay bust, with all of the fireworks going off within 9 seconds! This year The Firework show begins at 9 PM, enjoy music on radio “The Walrus 105.7FM” for more information click here.

Carlsbad @ Legoland – The annual Red, white and BOOM! at Legoland California is a fun-filled day for the entire family.  You and your kids can enjoy live musical performances, family picnic games, like water-balloon tosses, burlap sack races and Uncle Sam Says.  The Firework show begins at 8:30 PM, earlier than most because they know kids need to go to bed!  For more information click here.

Coronado @ over Glorietta Bay – Coronado has a full day of activities on July 4th including the annual Independence Day Parade.  The parade begins at 10 AM from Orange Ave from 1st Street to Churchill Place.  Enjoy a concert in the Park at Spreckels Park at 4 PM where the Coronado Community Concert Band will perform.  The Firework show begins at 9 PM, enjoy music by KYXY on 96.5 radio, for more information click here.

Del Mar @ Del Mar Fairgrounds – The fireworks at the Del Mar Fairgrounds is always incredible, I love that you can sit on the beach and enjoy the fireworks.  The fairgrounds have a full line up of things to do on Independence Day including a Home Town Heros Parade at 7 PM.  The Firework show begins at 9 PM, the fair is open until midnight so you can still enjoy some rides after the fireworks if you wish.  For more information click here.

El Cajon @ Kennedy Park – This is a great family event to attend and it is totally FREE.  Enjoy carnival games, crafts, family games, skate park, kiddie train rides, live music and more.  The Firework show begins at 9 PM, the event activities begin at 1 PM.  For more information click here.

Escondido @ Grape Park – Enjoy a variety of free entertainment, including musical performances, magicians, baton twirlers, children’s arts projects, old-fashioned contests and fireworks!  The fun begins at 4 PM, and ending after the firework show at 9:30 PM.  The Firework show begins at 9 PM, for more information click here.

Fallbrook @ Grand Tradition Estates – Fallbrook’s 9th annual July 4th celebration is now at a much lower price!  Last year the price was closer to $40 for adult and it was $12 for children, now it is only $22 for adults and children 11 and under are FREE.  Included is admission, parking, live entertainment, and of course the fireworks!  The Firework show beings at 9 PM, for more information click here.

La Costa @ La Costa Resort & Spa – La Costa has a full day of activities for children on July 4th including making s’mores (my son’s favorite) The Firework show begins at 9 PM, for more information click here or call La Costa to make a reservation.

La Jolla @ Elizabeth Browning Scripps Park – As you probably know parking in La Jolla is very difficult especially in the summer!  If you do plan to watch the fireworks arrive extra early and be prepared to be stuck in traffic.  The Firework show begins at 9 PM, for more information click here.

National City @ Kimball Park – The annual carnival will have fun games, rides, live musical entertainment and contests.  The Firework show begins at 9 PM, the carnival opens at noon, for more information click here.

Ocean Beach @ OB Pier – The Firework show will begin at 9 PM, on the Ocean Beach pier.  For more information click here.

Oceanside @ Camp Pendleton – This event is for authorized patrons and their guests only.  It will be held at the Del Mar Beach Resort, which opens at 6 AM, Free family fun zone, live bands, and a fireworks show.  The Firework show begins at 9 PM, and runs until 9:30 PM, for more information click here.

Oceanside @ Coast Highway – Saturday, June 29, 2013 the 20th annual Independence Day Parade as it makes it way north on Coast Highway from Wisconsin Avenue to Civic Center Drive (just past City Hall). There will be parade floats, bands, walking groups, cool cars and much more the parade beings at 10 AM.  For more information click here.

Oceanside @ El Corazon – Please note The Fireworks show will be held on July 3 at 9 PM, not July 4th.  The city of Oceanside is celebrating 125 of incorporation on July 3rd.  El Corazon is located at Rancho del Oro Drive and Oceanside Blvd. the property itself will not be open to the public but you may park around the area and should be able to see from a distance.  A small section of Rancho del Oro Road between Ocean Ranch Blvd and Seagate Way will be shut down for bands for the local high school and food trucks will be available.  For more information visit the City of Oceanside website here.

Poway @ Old Poway Park – Bring your family and friends and celebrate our country’s independence “turn-of-the-twentieth-century-style” at An Old-fashioned Fourth of July. The Old-fashioned Fourth of July is followed by the The Firework show at 9 PM, at Poway High School.  For more information click here.

Rancho Bernardo The Spirit of the Fourth – The evening opens at 6:00 p.m. at the Athletic Field of Bernardo Heights Middle School at 12990 Paseo Lucido, with an array of live entertainment.  The Firework show begins at 9 PM, for more information click here.

San Marcos @ Bradley Park – The fun begins at 6 PM with carnival games, jumpers and food sales available on-site.  The Firework show begins at 9 PM, for more information click here.

Santee @ Town Center Community Park East – The Santee Salutes Fun Zone; will include a variety of inflatable attractions, carnival rides and games.  There is no cost for admission however parking is $5 – $15, The Firework show beings at 9 PM.  For more information click here.

Vista @ Moonlight Amphitheatre – Moonlight Amphitheatre is within Brengle Terrace Park in Vista.  Events include live music, the Light Up the Night Dinner, and one of the biggest fireworks displays in San Diego County!  The Firework show begins at 9 PM.  Admission is $5 (children under 5 are free) and parking is $15.  For more information click here.

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Carlsbad jazz concerts in the park – 2013 Schedule

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Carlsbad Jazz Concerts in the park for schedule 2014 my be found by clicking here.

The City of Carlsbad will host free concerts throughout the summer at different parks in Carlsbad.  We love to bring some snacks, a bottle of wine and just sit back and relax.  Bring low-back chairs, a blanket, snacks, and drinks if so desired.  Glass is allowed at these events ONLY, wine and beer bottles are okay to bring, they do ask that you recycle.

The second concert at each park has fun things for kids to do as well, it is called Art at Jazz.  Art At Jazz offers hands-on visual arts activities for younger TGIF Jazz audience members. Instructors and volunteers guide the children as they make works of art in planned activities.

Art At Jazz  dates in 2013

2013 TGIF Jazz in the Parks Concert Schedule

Stagecoach Park
June 28 Madame LeRoux & Krewe plus Euphoria Brass Band New Orleans R&B
July 5 High Street Band Swing
July 12 Brave Combo World mix

Poinsettia Park
July 19 Café R&B Rhythm & blues
July 26 Louie Cruz Beltran Brazilian/Afro-Cuban
Aug. 2 The Bayou Brothers Zydeco

Calavera Hills Park
Aug. 9 Sierra Leone Refugee All-Stars Afro-pop
Aug. 16 The Styletones Soul
Aug. 23 Big Time Operator Big band swing

All concerts are 6 to 8 p.m.  For more information visit The City of Carlsbad website here.

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