3 Ideas for 4th of July Celebrations, Brought to You by Prospector Ranch!
~ Natalia Radcliffe ~ 4th of July is almost here! This year marks the United State’s 250th birthday! As the holiday falls on a Saturday, that means more opportunities to fill your days with festive activities! Whether you are in the area for the day or are staying for the weekend (check out our 3 Airbnbs if you are looking for a place to stay!), we have compiled a list of ideas for you if you’re looking for something to do this 4th of July.
Best of all, all these places are near Prospector Ranch, so if you’re staying with us in one of our Airbnbs, you don’t have to drive far!
Santa Barbara’s 4th of July Celebration
If you want to celebrate the holiday with a peaceful view of the beach in the background, you might want to check out Santa Barbara’s fireworks and other activities they have during the day. The fireworks show starts at around 9pm at West Beach.
Leading up to the show, there will be live music by a variety of artists that you can enjoy at the West Beach Bandstand from 12:00pm all the way up until fireworks start, and food and vendor booths to explore and enjoy along the Cabrillo Boulevard Sidewalk at West Beach, open from 11:00 am to 9:00pm. You could make a day out of it if you wanted to!
For more information, you can visit their website!
4th of July Celebration at the Regan Library
The Regan Library located in Simi Valley is another place that is hosting 4th of July Celebrations! The event is free, you don’t need a ticket to the Regan Library in order to attend. There will be lots to see and do, from enjoying live music from the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department Band and country artist Justin Honsinger, seeing appearances from two Iwo Jima and two presidential lookalikes, and plenty of carnival games, lawn games, presidential bingo, and arts and crafts. In addition, at 12pm, there will be a special America 250 program featuring keynote speaker, Medal of Honor Recipient General Patrick Henry Brady. The event starts at 10:00am and ends at 5:00pm, so you can take your time exploring all it has to offer, enjoying the beautiful scenery of the grounds of the library.
For more information, you can visit their website!
Universal Studios 4th of July Fireworks
Want to celebrate our country’s birthday in a theme park? Perhaps Universal Studios is an option for you. Happening on both July 3 and July 4th, they have festive events occurring in the park, from a fireworks show, live fife and drum performances, festive décor, and the appearance of popular beloved characters throughout the day. In addition, you will be able to enjoy all that the park has to regularly offer, from the rides, food and much more. You will need a park admission ticket in order to attend the event.
For more information, you can visit their website!
These are just three of the many events happening in Southern California. To find even more events, check out this list by the Conejo Valley Guide that lists even more places that are hosting 4th of July events near us. Whatever you end up choosing, we hope you have a wonderful holiday, surrounded by your loved ones. Happy 250th, United States of America!
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