🎉 2025 Santa Clarita Fireworks & Parade: Best Spots to Celebrate Independence Day
Hey SCV family — it’s Sam Silver, your local real estate guide and community connector. 🇺🇸 Whether you’re new to the area or just want the inside scoop on this year’s 4th of July celebrations, I’ve got you covered. Here's your local guide to everything happening in Santa Clarita this Independence Day — including parade details, fireworks shows, veteran-only events, parking tips, and family-friendly extras!
1. Santa Clarita 4th of July Parade (Morning Event)
- Time: Thursday, July 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM
- Location: Old Town Newhall – Parade starts at 5th Street and Main
- Theme: "Celebrating Community Heroes"
- Parking Tips: Street closures begin at 7:30 AM. Park near Hart Park, the library, or Railroad Avenue. Bring chairs, hats, and water!
- Family-Friendly Fun: Marching bands, floats, classic cars, equestrian units, veterans, first responders, and community groups. Great for all ages.
🎖️ 2. Veteran-Focused Events in Santa Clarita
🇺🇸 Veterans Pancake Breakfast at VFW Post 6885
- Time: Thursday, July 4, 2025 from 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
- Location: VFW Post 6885, 16208 Sierra Hwy, Canyon Country
- Details: Free breakfast for veterans and their families. Non-vets welcome with donation. Great way to connect before the parade.
🪖 Reserved Veterans Seating – Parade
- Time: During the 9:00 AM parade in Old Town Newhall
- Details: Reserved section for veterans and military families along Main Street. Arrive early with ID or service cap.
🕯️ Veterans Honor Ceremony – Veterans Historical Plaza
- Time: After the parade (~11:15 AM)
- Location: Veterans Historical Plaza, 24275 Walnut St, Newhall
- Details: Community-led ceremony with color guard, local speakers, and moment of reflection for those who served.
🎆 3. Valencia Town Center Fireworks Show (City Event)
- Time: July 4, 2025 at 9:15 PM
- Location: Westfield Valencia Town Center, 24201 W. Valencia Blvd
- Parking Tips: Arrive early — lots fill fast! Bring chairs or blankets and walk in from nearby streets if needed.
- Extras: Tune in to KHTS 98.1 FM / AM-1220 for synced patriotic music. Great views from anywhere around the mall area.
🌳 4. Stevenson Ranch Fireworks – Richard Rioux Park
- Time: July 4, 2025 – Gates open at 6:00 PM; fireworks at dusk
- Location: Richard H. Rioux Park, 26233 Faulkner Dr., Stevenson Ranch
- Parking Tips: Limited on-site parking. Expect to walk from nearby residential streets.
- Extras: Food trucks, DJ, lawn games, family-friendly crowd. Bring blankets, chairs, and snacks!
🎢 5. Six Flags Magic Mountain – Star-Spangled Nights
- Dates: July 4–6, 2025 (3 nights of fireworks!)
- Time: 9:15 PM nightly
- Location: Six Flags Magic Mountain, 26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy
- Entry: Park admission required
- Extras: All-day fun with rollercoasters, patriotic treats, live music, and VIP fireworks viewing zones.
🪑 6. Rooftop VIP Fireworks Party – Valencia
- Time: July 4, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- Location: Macy’s Parking Garage Rooftop – Westfield Valencia
- Tickets: $45 includes dinner, music, games, and exclusive viewing
- Extras: Supports WiSH Foundation for local schools. Kid-friendly, limited capacity, elevated experience.
👋 Final Thoughts from Sam
From pancake breakfasts and parades to fireworks under the stars, Santa Clarita knows how to celebrate Independence Day right. 🎇 As always, I’m here to help you enjoy the community — and build a life you love here.
📲 Thinking about buying or selling this summer?
Visit SamSilver.net or call/text 661-621-5340. I'd love to help you or someone you know make a move with confidence, care, and community connection.
Sam Silver, REALTOR®
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eXp Realty of Greater Los Angeles, Inc.
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