CELEBRATING INDEPENDENCE DAY
As the Country navigates its way through a persistent pandemic, plans for city-wide 4th of July celebrations like parades and fireworks have been canceled for this year.
Coronado is traditionally a hotbed of activity on Independence Day with hundreds of thousands of people descending on the Island in past years. Making it by far our biggest holiday celebration.
The first Independence Day parade in Coronado was held in 1888 and the event became an annual tradition in the late 1940s. It has since grown into one of the most popular July 4 celebrations in the nation. With other festivities like a 12K run, a concert in Spreckels Park and a prime view of the Big Bay Boom fireworks at night.
The annual parade puts a real focus on Veterans and even without it this town will spend the day sending messages of support and goodwill to our former and active-duty military personnel.
Without all the typically pomp, residents will show just how patriotic Coronado is with a decorating contest where they can dress up and enter their home, golf cart, or business. The theme this year is “Island Salute”, decor that honors the men and women that serve our country.
A great way to see check out the Island and see decorations is to use the new Coronado Public Art Walking Tour app which highlights more than 75 pieces of public art while sharing details and navigating walkers or bikers on a public art tour throughout the city to check each art installation out. The City and Fourth of July Committee are already looking into making next year’s 4th of July celebration extra special so our continued commitment to keeping everyone safe will pay off big time next year!
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