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Booming and bright: Fourth of July fireworks celebrations take their mark

Jun 30, 2009
By - La Jolla Light





		From the San Diego Bay to Legoland, fireworks will be set off throughout the county on the Fourth of July. Courtesy








		The fireworks display over Miniland at Legoland. Courtesy of Legoland

On the beach, at the fair, aboard a ship -- there are plenty of places to get your pyrotechnic fix on July 4. And thanks to the calendar gods, those super-flashy displays happen on Saturday this year (unless otherwise noted). Check 'em out:

Big Bay Boom 2009: 9 p.m. Fireworks will be set off simultaneously from four barges placed around San Diego Bay -- off Shelter Island, Harbor Island, the Embarcadero and Seaport Village. www.thebigbay.com.

La Jolla: 9 p.m. Fireworks are best seen from La Jolla Cove, Scripps Park and La Jolla Shores.

Legoland California's Red, White & Boom Celebration: 8:30 p.m. Fireworks follow an all-day celebration, which features a patriotic building competition and a performance by The Jumpitz. Regular admission applies for park guests. After 7 p.m., nonpark guests can view fireworks from the parking lot for $2. (Parking lot will close at 8:15 p.m.) Admission to the park: $53-$63. (760) 918-5346, www.legoland.com.

Mission Bay Yacht Club: 9 p.m. Boats will parade around the bay before the fireworks. (858) 488-0501, www.mbyc.org.

Paradise Point Resort & Spa: 9 p.m. July 3. Fireworks follow a barbecue that begins at 6 p.m. July 3. Barbecue: $25-56. (858) 274-4630, www.paradisepoint.com.

San Diego County Fair (Del Mar Fairgrounds): 9 p.m. Fireworks will follow a Hometown Heroes parade, patriotic contests and a performance by Navy Band Southwest. Smokey Robinson will perform after the fireworks display. The show is free with fair admission: $7-$13. Parking: $10. (858) 755-1161, www.sdfair.com.

San Diego Maritime Museum Fourth of July Celebration: 9 p.m. A barbecue, which includes entertainment, will be held aboard the Berkeley at 6:30 p.m.: $25-$50. A fireworks sail party will be held on the Californian at 6:15 p.m.: $65. (619) 234-9153, www.sdmaritime.com.

SeaWorld: 9:30 p.m. July 3, 4 and 5. Viewing is also available along Crown Point. Admission to the park: $55-$65. Parking: $12. (800) 257-4268, www.seaworld.com.

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