From fireworks and patriotic parades to live music, food vendors, and family-friendly fun, communities across the region are pulling out all the stops to honor Independence Day. Whether you’re in Canyon Lake, Lake Elsinore, Menifee, Murrieta, Perris, or Temecula, there’s no shortage of red, white, and blue festivities.
Here’s a guide to Independence Day events in Southwest Riverside County.
- Saturday, June 29
Menifee: The City of Menifee’s Independence Day Celebration will be held from 4 to 9:30 p.m. at Wheatfield Park and features a parade, a fireworks show, entertainment, food and craft vendors, and more. For more details, click here.
Murrieta: The City of Murrieta’s 34th Annual Birthday Bash will be held from 2 to 9 p.m. at California Oaks Sports Park and features a Duran Duran tribute concert, a Journey tribute concert, a fun zone for kids, food vendors, a firefighter’s hose down, and a spectacular fireworks show. For more information, click here.
- Thursday, July 3
Perris: The City of Perris’ 3rd Annual Fireworks Celebration will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. at Morgan Park and features a Bruno Mars tribute concert, food and craft vendors, a kids zone, a movie at dusk, and a fireworks show. For more information, click here.
- Friday, July 4
Canyon Lake: Canyon Lake’s spectacular fireworks show will be launched at 9 p.m. from Skipper’s Island. Canyon Lake is a gated community; guests must be called in.
Lake Elsinore: Lake Elsinore’s 4th of July celebration includes a Party in the Park event from 9 to 11 a.m. at Summerly Park, followed by a spectacular fireworks show launching at 9 p.m. from the T-Peninsula. For more information, click here.
Pechanga: Pechanga’s Annual 4th of July Fireworks Show is set to light up the Temecula night sky with a breathtaking 20-minute fireworks display at 9 p.m. The show will stream live on Pechanga’s Facebook and Instagram pages.
Temecula: The City of Temecula’s 4th of July Extravaganza starts with a parade at 10 a.m. in Old Town, followed by family fun at Ronald Reagan Sports Park. featuring a fireworks show, entertainment, food vendors, and a free fun zone for kids. For more details, click here.
