Independence Day July 4, 2021

Neighborhood Parade

Decorated groups of vintage and specialty cars, flatbeds with live entertainment, and unique vehicles crisscrossing Main Street and driving throughout Huntington Beach neighborhoods. This year's parade theme is "Surf City Dreamin" so be sure to decorate your vehicle accordingly. 

Parade Hours

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Parade Route

Pier Plaza Festival 

July 2nd, 3rd, 4th 

Crafts and merchant vendor booths, food trucks, an all-new beer & wine garden, live entertainment & DJs, sponsor activations, prize giveaways, live radio broadcasts, amusement & carnival rides. 

Beer & Wine Garden

Enjoy delicious beer and wine at Pier Plaza on July 2nd, July 3rd, and July 4th. 

• Purchase your tickets today

• Purchase your Fireworks Beer Garden seating ticket today

Surf City Run 5K Race

This year's Surf City Run 5K race will take place on a pre-designed course on Goldenwest and through Huntington Central Park, with staggered start times. A virtual version of the race is also available this year to allow runners to compete on their own time and comfort level.

Registration Form

2021 Fireworks Over the Ocean

July 4, 2021, | 9 PM

Photo Credit: @beachinsoul

Enjoy Fourth of July Fireworks over the ocean with an option of VIP Viewing Seating on the Huntington Beach Pier. 

Decorating Contest

The 2021 Decorating Contest will open for entries from June 12 - June 28. Decorate your home or business and be eligible to win one of 5 coveted "surfboard" awards and for the top storefront, a cash prize. 

Entries/Registration 

• Homeowners and Businesses must register online between June 12 - June 30. 

• All entered homes and businesses must be within Huntington Beach city limits. 

• To complete entry registration, a min of 1/max of 3 photos are to be submitted for each entry via the website submission form. 

Learn more about the decorating contest. 

Parking 

The Huntington Beach Fourth of July parking guide.

Make sure to get to Huntington Beach early to reserve a parking spot. Beach bonfires are first-come-first-served. Bike rentals line the beach strand and volleyball nets are free and available on a first-come, first-served basis.