San Diego offers no shortage of Independence Day events, parades, festivals and celebrations on July 4 to wait out the nighttime fireworks.

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As the United States celebrates its 249th birthday, parades, fireworks shows and celebrations of all (stars and) stripes will take place throughout San Diego County.