Get Out: Be a Proud Patriot All Day Long

It’s another three day weekend! Roll out the grills, put on your bathing suits and get ready for lots of action in the sky—it’s the Fourth of July!

We celebrate Independence Day on Monday, which means plenty of fireworks happening around San Diego. We’ve got the best places to plant your chair and watch the spectacular shows, both in town and around the county.

Though fireworks might be the main event this holiday weekend, there are other red, white and blue activities for the family. So break out the American flags and prepare for lots of family fun during the extended weekend.

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BEST BETS CLOSE TO HOME

• When/where: , 16826 Bernardo Center Dr., San Diego, 6 p.m., Sunday.
• Why go: Bring a blanket, purchase food and drinks and listen to the US Marines Recruit Depot Band.
• Price: Free.

• Where/when: , 16826 Bernardo Center Dr, San Diego, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Monday.
• Why go: Enjoy a breakfast at the park, followed by activities for all ages, including a pet contest, a magic act, an instrumental “Idol” contest and, of course, plenty of food.
• Price: Free.

• Where/when: 12990 Paseo Lucido, San Diego, 6 p.m. Monday.
• Why go: Watch fireworks with the family and enjoy live music while you wait for the sky show. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m.
• Price: Suggested donation of $20 per family or $5 per person.

• Where/when: , 1975 Strand Way, Coronado, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday.
• Why go: Pretend like it’s the Old West again. Watch blacksmiths in action, see old model trains and eat picnic style in the park with your family.
• Price: Free.

• Where/when: , Glorietta Boulevard and Third Street, Coronado, 7 p.m. Monday.
• Why go: Enjoy local fireworks from either stadium seating or blanket seating. Everyone gets a good view!
• Price: $2 for adults, children 11 and under get in free with a paid adult.

BEST BETS, A LITTLE FARTHER OUT

• Where/when: The Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard, Del Mar, 9 p.m. Monday
• Why go: Say farewell to the County Fair with REO Speedwagon, who kicks off the night with a free concert (with purchase of a fair ticket) followed by a firework show at 9 p.m. Stick around to ride your favorite rides one last time, as the fair is open until midnight.
• Price: Free with a purchase of a fair ticket ($7-$13.)

• Where/when: USS Midway, 910 N. Harbor Dr., San Diego, 6 p.m. Monday
• Why go: What better way to celebrate Independence Day than on an aircraft carrier that fought for our freedom? Celebrate the night with games, food, eating contests and of course, fireworks. Sit on the flight deck with a cooler and your family and enjoy the show.
• Price: $10-$15.

• Where/when: , 1 Legoland Dr, Carlsbad, 8:30 p.m. Monday.
• Why go: Enjoy a day out with the kids at the Lego-themed park. Picnic activities like potato sack races and limbo will take place, with a fireworks show ending the night.
• Price: $59-$69.