Fireworks Show in Downtown Ventura on Friday, July 3, 2026

The annual Ventura Rotary fireworks event at Ventura College will not be held in 2026, but will be back on July 4, 2027.

INSTEAD, the City of Ventura is hosting a free community fireworks show on Friday, July 3, 2026 in Downtown Ventura. The fireworks will be launched from the top of the parking garage on Santa Clara Street, with viewing throughout downtown, including Plaza Park. There will be live music from 7-9PM, with fireworks starting at 9PM.

Ventura Rotary is sponsoring the musical simulcast for the fireworks show on KBBY 95.1 or www.951KBBY.com.

Additionally on July 3rd, Ventura Harbor Village presents 250 minutes of live music to celebrate America’s 250th, from 1-4PM.

Learn more at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/2791/250-Anniversary-Events

2026 Fireworks Spectacular in Westlake Village on Saturday, July 4th

The 11th Anniversary 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular hosted by the City of Westlake Village is planned for Saturday, July 4, 2026.

Fireworks will be launched from the Westlake Village Golf Course at approximately 9:10pm.

Gates open at 5pm. No outside alcohol allowed - beer and wine will be available for purchase. Event also to include inflatable jumpers for the kids, putting contest, live music, various food trucks and more.

Offiste parking available at Townsgate and Lakeview Canyon Roads.

The event is free and open to the public. Additional information at www.wlv.org/fireworks

Viewing locations are available at Westlake Village Golf Course or Calvary Community Church and surrounding areas.

2026 City of Camarillo 4th of July Fireworks at the Camarillo Premium Outlets

The City of Camarillo proudly presents the annual Fourth of July Fireworks Show hosted at the Camarillo Premium Outlet parking lots. This FREE community event is open to the public and provides a safe and fun filled evening to enjoy the fireworks display from the comfort of your vehicle. The show is set to promptly begin at 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, 2026.

Fireworks are best viewed from the Camarillo Premium Outlet parking lots and immediate surrounding areas. Tune in live to FM radio station 95.1 KBBY to listen to the fireworks soundtrack while you watch the show.

Please note the following:

• Plan to arrive early to park. Spaces are first-come, first-serve, and cannot be reserved.

•  Road closures will go into effect at 8:45 p.m. with no vehicle entry access to the parking lots after that time.

• This is a smoke-free event, and no alcohol or illegal substances is permitted under any circumstance.

• For your safety and protection, please refrain from bringing large picnic setups.

Personal fireworks are prohibited at the event & illegal throughout the City. To report the use of illegal fireworks in Camarillo, call the Camarillo Police Department Non-Emergency Line at (805) 654-9511.

Updates at www.cityofcamarillo.org/fireworks.

2026 Independence Day Fireworks Display in Santa Barbara on Saturday, July 4th

The City of Santa Barbara is hosting its annual Independence Day fireworks display beginning at 9pm on Saturday, July 4, 2026 off West Beach.

From noon to 8:45pm there will be live music at the West Beach bandstand. From 11am to 9pm, enjoy food and vendor booths on the Cabrillo Boulevard Sidewalk at West Beach.

Radio simulcast on 92.9 KjEE (92.9 FM) or watch a livestream of the fireworks show at KEYT.com. The show is about 20 minutes long.

More details at www.santabarbaraca.gov/gov/depts/waterfront/events/july4.asp.

2026 City of Calabasas 4th of July Activities

The City of Calabasas is hosting the following activities on Saturday, July 4, 2026:

The Lakeside Fun Run is presented by the Calabasas Park Homeowners Association at the Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center. Events begin at 7:45 am and include 4 and 2 mile runs, 2 mile walk and 1/4 mile races for youth 12 and under. Register at calabasasrec.org.

Summer Splash Party at the Tennis & Swim Center, 2300 Park Sorrento, on July 4th from noon–5:30 pm. Spend the day poolside. There will be games, prizes, music and more. Outside food is permitted - coolers, ice chests, glass bottles, alcohol are prohibited. Free admission.

More information at www.cityofcalabasas.com/government/community-services-parks-recreation/special-events

2026 Fireworks by the Sea at Channel Islands Harbor on Saturday, July 4th

The 4th of July Celebration at Channel Islands Harbor offers a full day of activities, entertainment, and great food. Come and enjoy exhibits, an artists’ market, children’s rides and games and finish the day with a spectacular fireworks show at 9 p.m. Free event.

www.channelislandsharbor.org/event/2026-fireworks-by-the-sea

Star Spangled Rock & Country Jam & Fireworks Extravaganza in Simi Valley on Saturday, July 4th

The Kiwanis Club of Simi Valley presents the Star-Spangled Rock & Country Jam and Fireworks Celebration on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, 5005 E. Los Angeles Avenue. Gates open at 3pm. There will be live music, food and craft vendors, silent auction, beer and wine, a free kids’ zone (courtesy of Adventist Health Simi Valley) and, of course, fireworks at 9 pm (simulcast to music on 99.1 The Ranch).

Admission is FREE or you can opt for the VIP Experience for an extra special afternoon and evening that includes delicious BBQ, drinks, shaded seating for the concert and a special viewing area for the fireworks. Visit www.starspangledsimi.com for more information and tickets.

Limited onsite parking for $25. Parking and shuttle service will run from the Simi Valley Metrolink Station (5050 E. Los Angeles Ave.) and Simi Valley High School (5400 Cochran St.).

2026 Fireworks Spectacular in Santa Paula on Saturday, July 4th

The City of Santa Paula invites the community to a day of celebration capped by a spectacular Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular at Santa Paula Creek Sports Park at Harvest at Limoneira. Festivities kick off in the afternoon from 4-8:30PM and include live music at the amphitheater, food trucks, face painting, lawn games, inflatable jumpers, and the City Corps wagon train. The fireworks show begins at 9:00 PM. Admission and parking are free.

This community celebration is made possible through a partnership between the City and the Santa Paula Rotary Club, which raises funds for the fireworks display. Donations are still needed to support the show and can be mailed to SP Rotary-Fireworks, P.O. Box 809, Santa Paula, CA 93061.

www.spcity.org

Ojai 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks on Saturday, July 4, 2026

Ojai 4th of July Celebration and fireworks show will take place on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at the Nordhoff High School Stadium, 1401 Maricopa Highway, starting at 6 pm (gates open at 5:30 pm). Fireworks will begin at 9:15 pm. Presale tickets for the nighttime event will be available at www.4thofjulyinojai.com.

Free concert on Friday, July 3, 2026, 6 pm at Libbey Bowl.

Also:

Pancake breakfast at Chaparral Auditorium, 414 East Ojai Ave from 7am to 10am on July 4th hosted by the Ojai Lions Club. Cost is $7 for adults and $5 for kids.

Youth Freedom Run at 9am at Libbey Park.Register at 8:45am.

4th of July Parade at 10am along Ojai Avenue, starting at Country Club Drive. 2026 parade theme “Happy 250th Birthday, USA.”

2025 Ventura Rotary Fireworks Show and Family Picnic on Friday, July 4th

2026 UPDATE: Ventura Rotary’s annual event at Ventura College will not be held in 2026, but will be back on July 4, 2027.

INSTEAD, the City of Ventura is hosting a free community fireworks show on Friday, July 3, 2026 in Downtown Ventura. The fireworks will be launched from the top of the parking garage on Santa Clara Street, with viewing throughout downtown, including Plaza Park. There will be live music from 7-9PM, with fireworks starting at 9PM.

Ventura Rotary is sponsoring the musical simulcast for the fireworks show on KBBY 95.1 or www.951KBBY.com.

Learn more at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/2791/250-Anniversary-Events

The Rotary Club of Ventura is hosting its annual Fireworks Show and Family Picnic on Friday, July 4th at the beautiful Ventura College athletic fields.

Gates open at 5 pm with a spectacular fireworks show at 9 pm. The evening also includes live music, food trucks, and a Kids Fun Zone with bounce houses, inflatable attractions and organized games.

Tickets can also be purchased in advance online or at the gate. Visit venturafireworks.com for updates and for the link to purchase tickets in advance.

Guests may bring a picnic, including food, coolers, non alcoholic drinks (in plastic or aluminum), blankets and soft folding chairs. Small umbrellas are allowed, however pop-ups and large umbrellas are not allowed.  Please, no pets and no BBQs/stoves.