July 4, 2014_San Diego, California_USA_| The Big Bay Boom fireworks display lights up San Diego Harbor in this view looking north from the roof of the 25 story South Tower of the Marriott Marquis Hotel on the bay.|_Mandatory Photo Credit: Photo by Charlie Neuman/UT San Diego/Copyright 2014 San Diego Union-Tribune, LLC UT San Diego/Zuma Press
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July 4, 2014. The Big Bay Boom fireworks. Photo by Charlie Neuman/UT San Diego/Copyright 2014 San Diego Union-Tribune, LLC UT San Diego/Zuma Press
On Monday, the 4th of July, the 240th anniversary of America’s Independence, gather to celebrate this country’s birthday with backyard barbecues, picnics, outdoor concerts, parades, and of course, fireworks.
However you choose to declare your independence this Fourth of July, here are our top picks of events sure to get your patriotism bursting with red, white and blue.
Many venues do not allow grills, tents, canopies, tall chairs, alcohol or pets. For everyone’s safety and enjoyment, please call or check the website for details.
Editor’s note: The University City 28th annual Fourth of July Neighborhood Festival made the list! Start the day with the 5K or 1-mile Fun Run at 8 a.m., or a pancake breakfast from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Show your spirit by decorating your bike and/or pet for the 10:30 a.m. parade. Beginning at noon is a photo scavenger hunt, a Polynesian dance performance, field games for all ages and a free swim at Swanson Pool. Throughout the day, enjoy festival and food booths, entertainment, a rock-climbing wall, inflatables and a beer garden. From 5 to 7 p.m., dance band Y3K will perform. Free trolley pickup and drop-off along Governor Drive from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. No fireworks are planned.Standley Park, 3585 Governor Drive, San Diego. Free admission. (858) 552-1652, http://universitycitynews.org/uc-4th-of-july
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