122nd Independence Day Event Info – America 250
Happy Independence Day, Surf City, USA!
On this day, we celebrate
what is essentially the start of American history: the day our founding
fathers signed the Declaration of Independence and the 13 colonies
declared themselves free of the British Empire. We come together to
celebrate America's birthday, when a new nation was born. This year, we
celebrate 122 years of our beloved 4th of July Parade & Festivities!
The City is excited to feature the following as part of the holiday
weekend celebration:
Pier Plaza Festival and Carnival – Friday & Saturday (July 3 & 4), from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday (July 5), from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Enjoy live entertainment, family-friendly vendors and activities, and carnival rides to begin your Independence Day weekend! Carnival tickets are available on-site and in presale at https://www.hb4thofjuly.org/festival
(scan the QR code).Surf City 5K Run – Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 7 a.m. – 10 a.m.
For
many, Independence Day starts with a family-friendly run along the 4th
of July Parade route. For additional details regarding the race or
registration information, please visit Surf City Run at https://www.hb4thofjuly.org/surf-city-run
To accommodate the race, the following street closures will be in place beginning at 5 a.m.
- Pacific Coast Highway (Goldenwest Street to Beach Boulevard)
- Main Street (Pacific Coast Highway to Gothard)
Kiwanis Club of Huntington Beach Annual Pancake Breakfast at Lake Park, Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Come
get the best pancakes, hot sausage links, and a drink for $10 at Lake
Park to support the Kiwanis Club of Huntington Beach. Purchase tickets
at https://www.kiwanishb.org/4th-of-july-pancake-breakfast
122nd Annual Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade - Saturday, July 4, 2026, at 10 a.m.
The HB 4th of July Parade will feature more than 100 groups, including elected officials, military veterans, public safety personnel, marching bands, community groups, and others, as they make their way down Main Street in downtown Huntington Beach.
- Please review the following information regarding the parade route, street closures, parking, and staking viewing locations.
- The parade will start on Pacific Coast Highway and 9th Street, going from 9th Street to Main Street, where it will proceed up Main Street through downtown and residential areas, ending just past Yorktown Avenue.
Can’t make it to the parade? Watch live on KABC Channel 7. They will be broadcasting from Main Street & PCH at 10 a.m.
A.K.’s Surf City Motor Club – Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Join Aaron Kaufman and other car enthusiasts on Main Street for a one-of-a-kind car show experience following the iconic 4th of July parade. Meet Aaron himself and enjoy vendor activations with the Main Street Block Party in the background.
Main Street Block Party – Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Spend your time between the 4th of July Parade and the
Fireworks over the Ocean at the Main Street Block Party. Enjoy the
sounds of the Ramsey Brothers and Redneck Rodeo from the Stage at Main
and PCH before the spectacular Fireworks display in honor of America’s
250th anniversary.
Fireworks Over the Ocean, Presented by the Mayer Family Foundation– Friday, July 4, 2026, at 9 p.m.
Closing
out the day's celebration will be an awe-inspiring fireworks show
presented by the Mayer Family Foundation. The show will take place over
the iconic Huntington Beach Pier, free to view from the beach or
downtown. Early entry and general admission seating options are
available for purchase at https://www.hb4thofjuly.org/fireworks
As a reminder, only safe and sane fireworks are legal in Huntington Beach and may only be discharged on July 4 from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. on residential streets. More information on firework stand locations and safety tips is available at https://www.huntingtonbeachca.gov/government/city_clerk/fireworks_information.php
To report illegal fireworks, please use the MyHB app or call (714) 536-LOUD (5683). Do not call 911 unless it is an emergency.
Community Bike Parade - Sunday, July 5, 2026, from 11:30 to noon
Staging Area: Main Street between Utica and Yorktown (in front of Civic Center)
Bike
Parade begins at 11:30 a.m., ending at Main/PCH around 12:00 p.m. Stick
around after the completion of the Bike Parade and enjoy lunch at one
of your favorite local Downtown establishments!
Please note that Main St. will be closed from PCH to Yorktown from
approximately 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. to accommodate the Community Bike Parade.
Staking a Parade Viewing Location
- Staking out areas to obtain a viewing location for the Fourth of July Parade may not occur prior to 7 a.m. on Friday, July 3.
- Areas on the parade route will be specifically marked "City of HB, no staking allowed”—these spaces are needed for event production and/or public safety, and staking is not allowed within those zones.
- It is important that no materials used to reserve public areas shall block or interfere with pedestrian access or vehicular traffic, or block those portions of sidewalks used for pedestrian access prior to 6 a.m. on July 4. Any items placed prior to that time will be removed.
- Items placed on public property (including parking strips) are left at the owner’s risk and do not create a guarantee that the “staked out” area will remain available to whoever marked off the area.
- When marking off sidewalk and roadway areas, non-defacing material must be used. Any adhesive material, including adhesive tape, is prohibited for use in reserving space for parade viewing. This includes, but is not limited to, the use of tape or other adhesives on trees, poles, and signs.
- With these rules in mind, you can be prepared and find that perfect spot for the entire family.
Event Street Closures and Impacts
Note: The first three blocks of Main St. will be closed from 5 a.m. on July 4 through July 5 at approximately 2 p.m.
To accommodate the Parade, the following street closures will be in place from 5 a.m. to approximately 2 p.m.:
- Pacific Coast Highway (Goldenwest Street to Beach Boulevard)
- Main Street (Pacific Coast Highway to Gothard)
- Portions of Walnut Avenue, Orange Avenue, 8th Street, 9th Street, and 10th Street
Traffic on Pacific Coast Highway will be detoured at Goldenwest
Street and Beach Boulevard up to Garfield Avenue. Pacific Coast Highway
will be fully open to traffic no later than 2 p.m. Residents and guests
entering the downtown area from Goldenwest Street should enter at Palm
Avenue or Orange Avenue.
City beach parking is only accessible at
Beach Boulevard, and gates open at 5 a.m. Twin Dolphin Drive will be
closed from 5 a.m. until approximately 2 p.m.
The Pier will be partially closed to the public all day and completely closed at 5 p.m.
Fireworks will be launched from the end of the Pier. The fireworks will start at 9 p.m.
Please
remember to allow extra time for traffic to clear. Pacific Coast
Highway will be heavily congested prior to, during, and especially after
the fireworks show. Motorists can expect significant delays. Those who
park in the parking structure and beach lots can expect to spend at
least 90 minutes waiting to exit due to the volume of attendees. Please be patient and plan accordingly.
Event Parking
- Parking at the Main Promenade parking structure will be a $40 all-day flat fee for July 4th and $30 for July 3rd and 5th
- Pay as you enter, and no customer validations will be honored.
- Yearly and monthly pass holders will be charged. Parking is NOT guaranteed.
- In the City Beach Parking Lot, parking will cost $40 per vehicle space, and no spaces may be purchased for chairs, tables, or any other activity on July 4th, and $30 on July 3rd and 5th.
- The only entrance to the parking lot will be at Beach Boulevard and Pacific Coast Highway. The gates will open at 5 a.m. on Saturday, July 4, 2026, and the public will not be allowed to line up in front of the parking lot gates until midnight.
- Until then, you must find a legal parking space. Additionally, any vehicle, including RVs, attempting to remain in the parking lot from July 3 will be towed out of the parking lot at the owner’s expense.
People will not be allowed to occupy or place chairs and barbecues on
the beach or in the parking lot until after 5 a.m. on July 4, 2026.
For additional information on the Huntington Beach 4th of July Festivities, please visit https://www.hb4thofjuly.org/
Thank you to PSQ Productions and City of Huntington Beach staff for their hard work and dedication to making this parade the biggest celebration west of the Mississippi! We wish everyone, residents and visitors alike, a safe and entertaining 4th of July at our City’s best community event. What better way to celebrate our Independence in Huntington Beach than with a parade, fireworks show off the pier, and bonfires on the beach?
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