Where to see Orange County fireworks on July 4th
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There are several sources of information for seeing Orange County fireworks on the 4th.
The Los Angeles Times just published a city by city list.
Each individual city, in turn, has information on their fireworks displays. So, for example, the Aliso Viejo community association Web site has a calendar with a menu that pulls up as you hover over the 4th. Or you can go direct to the flyer for the Aliso Viejo fireworks show which has its own page.
We are planning on attending the Laguna Niguel fireworks show with friends. Its not as glamorous as the beach city fireworks shows, but it is a short walk from our home.
If you’re going to your first one in Orange County, the beach shows are always fun. We’ve seen a couple and it’s worth it to brave the traffic at least once. Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Dana Point, and San Clemente are all having displays.
If you don’t want to be stuck in traffic and want a really good time with the family, we’d recommend the Aliso Viejo show. In addition to the usual band, games, food, etc., the fireworks are low level fireworks, which means they are very loud, very bright, and remnants have the tendency to land on you on occasion. This year, the association is sponsoring an Apple Pie eating contest as well. Yum?!