Spend Independence Day with the City of Temecula as we celebrate America's 250th anniversary! On SAT, JUL 4, 2026 the day begins with the annual 4th of July Parade through Old Town Temecula and continues with the 4th of July Extravaganza at Ronald Reagan Sports Park (30875 Rancho Vista Road), featuring family-friendly entertainment, activities, and a spectacular fireworks display.
4th of July Parade | 10:00am Parade Start | Pre-Parade Entertainment at 9:15 am
The festivities will begin with the 4th of July Parade at 10:00 am sharp at the intersection of Old Town Front & Second Street. Guests are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy a touch of the Old West in Old Town with pre-parade entertainment from 9:15 am to 9:45 am featuring Judy Taylor, Professional Western Entertainer, and Miniature Therapy Horses of Temecula. Many of the participating horses and handlers are nationally registered therapy teams that serve hospitals, veterans' programs, children's services, and community outreach events. Through animal-assisted therapy, they help reduce stress and anxiety while promoting emotional and physical well-being. At 10:00 am the parade will begin, featuring a procession of community organizations, local businesses, school groups, equestrian entries, and patriotic participants making their way through the heart of Old Town Temecula. The City is also pleased to welcome parade sponsors Accelerated Urgent Care and Big B's Home Pros. Please note road closures associated with the parade will be in effect from 6:00 am to 12:00 pm in portions of Old Town, including Second Street, the Stampede parking lot, Front Street, and Mercedes Street. Access to Old Town Front Street from the north will remain available until 9:00 am, after which it will be closed to all traffic until noon.
4th of July Extravaganza | 2:00pm Start | Fireworks at 9:00 pm
The fun continues at Ronald Reagan Sports Park, where the community is invited to enjoy an afternoon and evening of celebration. The park will open to the public at 6:00 am, with entertainment beginning at 2:00 pm. Guests can enjoy live musical performances, a free Fun Zone for children, and a variety of food vendors throughout the day. The evening will culminate with a dazzling fireworks display at 9:00 pm, choreographed to a patriotic soundtrack (with a live simulcast on KATY 101.3) in honor of Independence Day and America's 250th anniversary. Traffic restrictions will be in effect around Ronald Reagan Sports Park. Motorists should expect road closures, detours, increased pedestrian traffic, and delays throughout the day. Visitors are encouraged to follow posted signage and directions from traffic control personnel. Due to proximity to the fireworks and fallout zone, pickleball courts, hockey rink, skate park, and pump track will be closed from 10:00 pm on JUL 2 through 6:00 am on JUL 5. For more details on this event, including information on parking and road closures, visit TemeculaCA.gov/4thofJuly. Keep up to date with all Temecula Community Services Offerings by following @TemeculaParkandRec on Instagram and Facebook.