The annual Anaheim Hills 4th of July Celebration will be on July 4th starting at 7 am. The Independence Day celebration will include a Firecracker 5k and 10k run, parade, dog show, live music, food, and of course a fireworks show. A pancake breakfast will be served at 7:30AM at the Canyon High School field.
The day will start at 7 am with the 5k/10k run/walk followed by a dog show and other activities. Starting at 1 pm a parade will go from Canyon High School and end and Eucalyptus Park. Then beginning at 3 pm at Peralta Park food booths will open up followed with entertainment at 5 pm and a fireworks show at 9 pm.
Anaheim Hills 4th of July Celebration
2023 Schedule of Events
- Firecracker Run – 7:00 am – 8:30 am at Canyon High School
- 5:30 – 6:50 AM – Late registration / Packet pick-up (CHS athletic field)
- 6:50 AM – Race warmup (at start line on Santa Ana Cyn Rd)
- 6:55 AM – Opening ceremonies
- 7:00 AM – Start 5K/10K timed run & 5K untimed walk
- Yankee Doodle Dog Show – 9:00 am at Canyon High School Soft Ball Field
- 4th of July Parade – 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm starts at Canyon High School and ends at Eucalyptus Park
- Food & Expo Booths – 3:00 pm at Peralta Park
- Entertainment – 3:00 pm – 9 pm at Peralta Park
- Peralta Park Fireworks Show – 9:00 pm at Peralta Park
4th of July Celebration Events
Firecracker Run
Time: 7 am – 8:30 am
Place: Canyon High School
Canyon HS Address: 220 S Imperial Hwy, Anaheim, CA 92807
Test your endurance in the Anaheim Hills Firecracker 5K/10K, or bring the stroller and the dog, and take your time. There will be a short opening ceremony before the gun goes off at 7:00am. Arrive with ample time to park, visit our expo booths, walk to the starting line, stretch, use the restroom, etc.
Awards will take place by the finish line for the Top 3 finishers in each age category. Also, completed times will be e-mailed to you approximately 30 minutes after you finish the race, so you will have plenty of time through the day to own bragging rights over your friends.
Cost: $40 for 10k, $35 for 5k run, $30 for 5k walk, $20 for Kids Dash. Register for Firecracker Run here.
Yankee Doodle Dog Show
Time: 9:00 am
Place: Canyon High School Soft Ball Field
Canyon HS Address: 220 S Imperial Hwy, Anaheim, CA 92807
Sign your dog up for the dog show or simply sit and enjoy the show. There will be 4 awards categories:
- Yankee Doodle Dog (Most Patriotic Dog)
- Small Cutest Dog (25 pounds & under)
- Medium Cutest Dog (26-55 pounds)
- Big Cutest Dog (Over 55 pounds)
4th of July Parade
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Place: Canyon High School and ends at Eucalyptus Park
Canyon HS Address: 220 S Imperial Hwy, Anaheim, CA 92807
Eucalyptus Park Address: 100 N. Quintana Drive, Anaheim, CA 92807
Dress up in your best patriotic outfit and run, walk or drive this parade. This year the 1.2 mile Anaheim Hills parade will feature community based groups and organizations, a flag march, and banners showing support for local military heroes.
Entertainment + Food & Expo Booths
Time: 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Place: Peralta Park
Peralta Park Address: 115 N Pinney Dr, Anaheim, CA 92807
See live musical performances on a main stage plus enjoy food vendor and expo booths from local businesses and organizations. Food vendors open at 3 but business and organization booths will open at 10AM.
Peralta Park Fireworks Show
Time: 9:00 pm
Place: Peralta Park
Peralta Park Address: 115 N Pinney Dr, Anaheim, CA 92807
Finish the day with the Anaheim Hills fireworks spectacular. Grab a seat for your family and friends as the night culminates with a fabulous fireworks display honoring the red white and blue!
The Anaheim Hills Fourth of July Celebration is organized by the Anaheim Hills Community Council. A non-profit organization created to assist in branding and building a strong community in Anaheim Hills. The celebration is made possible through donations from Anaheim sponsors such as Disneyland Resort, Angels Baseball, the Anaheim Ducks and many more and the many volunteers who help make this event happen.
“Safe & Sane” Fireworks are prohibited in Anaheim Hills due to fire safety issues.
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