Signature Events
Huntington Beach hosts a number of annual events and festivals. Find more information on our most popular Signature Events below. We also invite you to browse the full Event Calendar for other events throughout the year.
July
Independence Day
July 1-4, 2017
Don't miss out on Huntington Beach's three-day 4th of July Celebration! Learn More
July
US Open of Surfing
July 29 - August 6, 2017
The Vans US Open of Surfing brings a 9-day celebration of surfing and surf culture to the sands of Huntington City Beach with over 300 world class athletes. Learn More
September
Surf City Surf Dog
September 24, 2017
The 9th Annual Unleashed By Petco Surf City Surf Dog surfing competition returns to Huntington Dog Beach! Learn More
September
Breitling Huntington Beach Airshow
September 29 - October 1, 2017
The United States Navy Blue Angels and the Canadian Forces Snowbirds will be headlining this exciting event in Surf City USA. Enjoy flight demonstrations over the Pacific Ocean during the day and stay for a bonfire in the evening. Learn More
November
Veteran's Day Car Show
November 11, 2017
Spend Veteran's Day at the beach! The Surf City Veteran's Day Car Show returns with over 275 woodies, hot rods, muscle cars, exotics, VW's, and rat rods. Learn More
November
Miracle on Main Street
November 26, 2017
Spend the afternoon in Downtown Huntington Beach for Miracle on Main Street, the city's annual tree lighting ceremony. Snowflakes, lights and swirling colors create a sensation of snow in this magical display just two blocks from the Huntington Beach... Learn More
November
Turkey Trot
November 23, 2017
Start your Thanksgiving at the beach! This 5K/10K Turkey Trot features a flat ocean-front course and a 1K walk for kids 12 and under. Learn More
December
Huntington Harbour Boat Parade
December 9-10, 2017
Watch as beautifully decorated boats parade through the harbor to celebrate the holiday season. A holiday favorite, the annual Huntington Harbour Boat Parade is a warm tradition to help ring in the holiday season. Learn More
December
Cruise of Lights
December 15-23, 2017
The Huntington Harbour Philharmonic Committee is excited to present the 55th annual Cruise of Lights®, a 45-minute narrated boat tour through the sparkling waterways of Huntington Harbour. Learn More
January
Surf City Splash
January 1, 2018
Celebrate the New Year with a dip into the chilly Pacific Ocean. Be sure to wear your bathing suit. No wetsuits - that's cheating! Learn More
February
Surf City USA Marathon
February 4, 2018
The Surf City USA Marathon is a runner's dream. Taking place on the morning of Superbowl Sunday (the first Sunday in February) the oceanfront course takes you through the best of Huntington Beach. Learn More
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