IMPORTANT: Due to firework restrictions and increased permitting fees, we are unable to make this event happen for 2025. If you want to see this event come back for 2026, please consider donating or volunteering on our board. We can't do it without the support of our amazing community!
WHEN /
2026 (TBD)
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 are launched at Lake Murray, and can be seen from anywhere you can see the lake. The music fest is 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.
2024 FOOD VENDORS:
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Corbin's Q
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Dang Brothers Pizza
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Doggos Gus
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Finest Sweet Treats
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La Casita De Vero
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Seven Seas
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Slice of Life Catering
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Tiki Treats
2024 MUSICFEST:
10:55- National Anthem
11am - No Clue
12pm- Steve Pandis band
2pm- 8 track Highway
4pm- Bill Magee Blues Band
6:05- Republic of Music
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.
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 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.
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