California theme parks fire up Fourth of July fireworks celebrations
California theme parks will celebrate the Fourth of July with All-American foods, patriotic music, holiday-themed games and fireworks spectaculars.
The festivities at Disneyland, Universal Studios Hollywood, Knott’s Berry Farm, Six Flags Magic Mountain, SeaWorld San Diego, Legoland California, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom and California’s Great America are included with the price of admission.
Let’s take a closer look at California theme parks for the Independence Day weekend.
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Disneyland
Disneyland will salute the stars and stripes on the Fourth of July with a fireworks show set to the sound of patriotic music.
“Disney’s Celebrate America — A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky” fireworks show hits the skies above Disneyland at 9:30 p.m. The pyrotechnics, video projections, show lighting and lasers are best viewed on the facades of Sleeping Beauty Castle, Main Street U.S.A. and It’s a Small World.
The Anaheim theme park will be decked out with red, white and blue décor and offer holiday-themed food and merchandise.
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Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood will celebrate the Fourth of July with a fireworks extravaganza visible from multiple locations within the theme park.
The park’s Independence Day décor will be complemented by music from a fife and drum band.
The fireworks displays on July 4 will be synchronized to a score of Universal-themed music and patriotic songs beginning at 9 p.m.
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Knott’s Berry Farm
Knott’s Berry Farm will celebrate Independence Day on July 4 with a fireworks spectacular at 9:30 p.m.
The Buena Park theme park will throw a backyard barbeque with live bands, DJ dance music and picnic food as part of the Knott’s Summer Nights event during the Fourth of July weekend.
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Six Flags Magic Mountain
Six Flags Magic Mountain celebrates the red, white and blue on July 4 with a fireworks finale at 9 p.m. set to patriotic music.
The Six Flags fireworks show can be viewed from the Main Gate Plaza and the Full Throttle Zone at the Valencia amusement park.
SeaWorld San Diego
SeaWorld San Diego’s fireworks spectacular set to a patriotic soundtrack will kick off at 8:50 p.m. on July 4.
SeaWorld San Diego offers upcharge fireworks reserved seating for $15 to $80 in the Bayside Amphitheater, Sea Lion Amphitheater and Mission Bay Theater.
Legoland California
The Red, White and Boom celebration on July 4 at Legoland California will conclude with a fireworks show set to a patriotic musical tribute at 8:30 p.m. Grab special 3D viewing glasses to see the fireworks displays explode into 3D Lego bricks.
The Carlsbad park promises All-American fun with DJ dance parties, hamburger relays and lawn games.
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
The Fourth of July festivities at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom conclude with fireworks at 9 p.m. set to patriotic music. VIP fireworks seating is available for $10 at Chabot Stadium and the Picnic Grove.
The Vallejo amusement and wild animal park will offer a $35 Summer Nights Spectacular passport good for six food and beverage items at All-American themed booths in the Festival Zone.
California’s Great America
California’s Great America will cap Independence Day festivities at 9:45 p.m. with a fireworks show visible from the Flight Deck roller coaster plaza and or the Redwood Amphitheater.
The Santa Clara amusement park will offer a Fourth of July Backyard Cookout with all-you-can-eat hamburgers, hot dogs, BBQ chicken in an exclusive fireworks viewing section for $50.