Have you heard? It’s back! The Run, the Food, the Parade, the Games, the Vendor Booths, the Opportunity Draw Gift Baskets, the Book Barn, the Pancake Breakfast, the Beer & Wine Garden, the Music and Concerts…and so Much More! To join our mailing list for updates, fill out the Contact Form on the UC Celebration website at: https://uccelebration.com/
When? Friday, July 4th, 2025
Where? Standley Park, 3585 Governor Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
What? University City Celebration is an annual Independence Day festival in University City, San Diego
Each month in preparation for the event we have a committed group of local volunteers that helps organize the UC Celebration. Thank you to those who make this community event possible! Want to join in the planning? Contact the UC Celebration Chair, Randall Tonini at randalltonini@icloud.com.
The 2025 UC Celebration committee meets at Standley Park Recreation Center on the following dates:
* April 30th
* May 28th
* June 25th
PARKING: Parking at the UC Celebration will be limited due to construction at Spreckels and restrictions at Standley and at Swanson. For your planning purposes, please note that on-the-street parking is available along Governor Drive and on Mercer; and general at the Standley Middle School parking lot on Radcliffe.
OLD TOWN TROLLEY: Additional parking is available adjacent to the Old Town Trolley stops. Don’t drive; take the free shuttle aboard the Old Town Trolley, operating east and west along Governor Drive from 11 AM to 7:30 PM. The Old Town Trolley makes a continuous loop on Governor from the I-805 Park n Ride to Stresemann with stops along Governor. Hop on and hop off at:
- The Park and Ride lot at 805
- Corner of Gullstrand St – both sides
- Curie Elementary School and across street at Urgent Care
- Corner of Mercer Ave and across street in front of Standley Park
- Corner of Regents Rd – both sides
- Corner of Stresemann Ave at Church of Latter Day Saints