July 4, 2024, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
4002 Wallace St.
San Diego, CA 92110
parks.ca.gov
Jump Back in Time by visiting Old Town San Diego's State Historic Park. According to BOOT (Boosters of Old Town) here's the scoop for 2023 Fourth of July at Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
July 4, 2024 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Museums Open to the Public
11 a.m. Flag raising ceremony
La Plaza de Armas
Come to the Main Plaza in the park for the Flag Raising Ceremony. Activities include live music, crafts and the opportunity to play historic American pastime games.
Entrance for the event is free, with game and raffle tickets available for purchase. All proceeds from ticket sales go to the Boosters of Old Town San Diego State Historic Park to support park interpretative, conservation, and preservation activities.
Parking is free but limited; please plan ahead.
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, with the support of the Boosters of Old Town, the County of San Diego, Wells Fargo, and Fiesta de Reyes is proud to offer these free activities for adults, and children of all ages.
The park is located on San Diego Avenue and Twiggs Street in San Diego, next to the Old Town Transit Center, with Coaster, Trolley, and MTS bus service. Free parking is available at the CalTrans
headquarters, just two blocks from the park at 2994 Sunset Street.
Past event, not held in recent years
The event kicks off at 11 a.m. with live music, followed by patriotic speeches and flag raising ceremony. One of the highlights of the day is the annual Fourth of July parade around the plaza.
Following the parade, the Old Town Historic Dance Society presents a dance where visitors are encouraged to kick up their heels and join in.
The afternoon concludes with an all-American pie-eating contest. Guests of all ages are encouraged to join in all the festivities. Visitors will gain an appreciation of early San Diego life through living history activities, demonstrations, crafts, music, dance, and song. This celebration has become a memorable tradition for many families in San Diego year after year.