With 4th of July right around the corner, you likely already have plans with family and friends. For those of you visiting us from abroad, July 4th is a federal holiday where we celebrate freedom, independence, and essentially the "birth" of America – there will be parades, barbecues and picnics, and plenty of fireworks shooting into the night sky from almost every pocket of our nation. Considering the significance of Independence Day and the fact that it falls on a Friday this summer, there may be potentially record-breaking levels of road and air travel this July 4th. With this in mind, be sure to buckle up, stay patient, do your research as always, and get ready to enjoy the show!
If you are traveling from out of town and don't have plans yet, here are a few last-minute ideas to consider:
Disneyland® - While the park across the way has nightly fireworks weather-permitting, there will be a unique display set to a patriotic soundtrack for July 4th
Knott's Berry Farm – In neighboring city Buena Park, one of America's oldest theme parks will host its own fireworks celebration.
Anaheim 4th of July Celebration 2025 – Early risers may want to look into the Anaheim 5K/10K Firecracker run in the Anaheim Hills community, which will be followed by a parade in the afternoon and fireworks at night. The starting point for the run is a ~25 minute drive from the Alamo Inn and Suites.
Fullerton's 4th of July Celebration 2025 – Stop by between 9AM to noon for a car show or arrive later for music and fireworks. Fullerton is about 20 minutes north of the Alamo Inn and Suites by car.
In case you are considering buying your own fireworks, note that "Safe and Sane" fireworks are permitted in certain cities only with clear restrictions so figure out these details before making your purchase. No fireworks are permitted in our parking lot!
Finally, for those of you who want to enjoy the fireworks but don't want like to pack shoulder to shoulder with strangers, we have found that simply taking a drive along the 91 freeway towards Buena Park and back to Anaheim feels like Mario Karting IRL, as fireworks blast up from local communities on both sides of the freeway.
Most importantly, stay patient and be safe this weekend.
Happy 4th of July !