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WHEN /
JULY 4, 2023 11a-9p
WHERE /
LAKE MURRAY PLAYGROUND
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS /
EXACT TIMES MAY VARY
11a-9p MUSICFEST
9p FIREWORKS
ABOUT THE EVENT /
Join us for a July 4th celebration to include a day of food, fun, bands, and fireworks.
Support this event.
Fireworks will be launched at Lake Murray, and can be seen from anywhere you can see the lake. The music fest will be held on the San Carlos side of the lake at the Lake Murray Playground, but the La Mesa side will also be open throughout the day and evening for fireworks viewing.
2022 FOOD VENDORS /
Dang Brother Pizza
2023 MUSICFEST / TIMES MAY VARY
Republic of Music was our headliner in 2019. We loved them so much, we're bringing them back. Featuring San Diego's top-tier musicians and freshest vocal talent, Republic of Music is a breath of fresh, sophisticated, fun-filled air for the Fourth of July. Having performed at countless events, they bring energy, enthusiasm, and cutting-edge entertainment, playing top hits everyone can dance to.
6:30p /
4:30p /
Whiskey State of Mind is rocking country band returning to our stage playing with a dirt road country sound and a lot of southern blues.
They play well known country tunes while adding a bit of their own spice.
2:30p /
12:30p /
A long time player in San Diego, Big Time Operator is back on our stage with a world class 17-piece orchestra band playing American classics and other hits.
The Jackals
11:00a /
Kid Tributes is the world's only triple tribute rock band of kids. Daryl Small and Tiny Elton are played by 11 year old pianist and vocalist, Owen. Tiny Petty is played by his 9 year old brother, guitarist, vocalist, and bassist, Milo. They are held together by the beats of 12 year old drummer phenom, Brixton.
11:00a / 9:00p
To kick off the celebration, The National Anthem will be performed by Lola Kern as we start the day's festivities.
Later at 9p, we'll kick off the fireworks with a rockin' rendition of the National Anthem played on electric guitar by Greg Vaugn.
FAMILY FUN /
We're continuing with our organized games for the kids this year and we're adding a day long scavenger hunt to go along with the fun. Games will be played in between music sets throughout the day on the park lawn.
VENUE MAP
PET SAFETY /
Click HERE for the Humane Society
Learn more about keeping your pets safe
over the 4th of July holiday.
EVENT RULES & PARKING /
Please review COVID guidelines from
the CDC here. If you feel sick or have a
fever, refrain from coming to the park.
The fireworks may be viewable from
your house or other areas while in
your vehicle. It will be crowded. Masks
are recommended but not enforced. An
EMT will be available to assist with any
injuries or illness while at the event.
Please no digging or driving stakes
into the ground for canopies
or tents. Canopies and tents may
only be used within the marked
areas along the edge of the grass.
The center of the park must be
kept clear of obstructions for
personnel in case of an emergency.
Nolow hibachi style grills. Young
children tend to run around and we
don't want anyone falling on top of
a grill. Keep them waste high.
No glass bottles or containers of any
kind. Restrooms, hand washing
stations and trash cans will be
provided throughout the venue.
Please keep your area clean and
leave the park looking better than
when you found it.
Parking is a challenge during the event,
especially later in the day past 3pm. Parking is available near the baseball fields west of the park venue. ADA spaces are reserved along the round driveway at the entrance to the baseball fields and adjacent to Murray Park Dr.
No parking is allowed on Murray Park Dr. directly in front of Lake Murray Park. Only vehicles dropping off or picking up are allowed along the curb. Following the fireworks, all cars parked within the baseball field lots will be directed out to Park Ridge through the tennis courts lot on the west side. There will be no exit from the baseball fields through the roundabout.
Volunteers are needed the morning of July 5th to help pick up trash and gather signage from the event. If you can help, please meet around 8a at the park and check-in with volunteer coordinators for available duties that need to be filled.
