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4th of July Extravaganza: Parade & Fireworks - SAT, JULY 4, 2026

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of Independence Day with the City of Temecula! 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.

 

4th of July Parade

10:00AM Start • Old Town Temecula
The parade will begin at 10:00AM sharp at the intersection of Old Town Front & 2nd Streets. All entries will travel north on Old Town Front St. and end at 6th Street.  As spectators gather along the parade route, pre-parade entertainment will take place from 9:15-9:45AM by Miniature Therapy Horses of Temecula and Judy Taylor, Professional Western Entertainer.
See below for parade route and road closure information.

Parade Entries
Parade entry applications are now closed. If you are interested in participating, email SpecialEvents@TemeculaCA.gov to see if additional entries can be accommodated.

 

Family Fun & Fireworks

Family Fun & Fireworks: 2:00-10:00PM • Ronald Reagan Sports Park 
Fireworks Display at 9:00PM SHARP!

Join us for YouthHope’s 13th Annual, “A Day in the Park '' Car Show! This year we are not only celebrating family, friends, and community members but also honoring our Active Military, Veterans, and First Responders as we gather to have fun and show support for our homeless and at-risk youth. “A Day in the Park'' will be hosted at Sylvan Park in Redlands, CA on Saturday, September 26th from 8am-2pm to help raise funds for our Youth Programs. This event is a time to celebrate our community and enjoy a car show, opportunity drawings and silent auction, music, food, merchants, and vendors.