4th of July, Independence Day Celebration

The City of Corona invites you to the Independence Day Celebration on Friday July 4th! Returning with the annual Main Street USA Parade, entertainment at Santana Park, and Fireworks show. 

9 AM – Main Street USA Independence Day Parade

The City of Corona invites the community to the Main Street USA Independence Day Parade on Friday, July 4, 2025. Corona’s Main Street USA Independence Day Parade is a non-competitive parade which provides entertainment, community spirit, and fun for all to enjoy. Drawing 4,000+ families, friends, and neighbors, the parade takes place on Main Street from Ontario Avenue to Olive Street.

PARTICIPATE IN THE PARADE

Applications for the Parade are available online. Submit by June 20th to participate. Click HERE! to register.

PRO TIPS FOR THE MAIN STREET USA PARADE

☀️ Beat the heat wear a hat, drink plenty of water, and don’t forget that sunscreen!
😉 Go before you go. Limited restroom access.
📣 Bring your community spirit and be ready to cheer on your friends and neighbors!

PARADE ROAD CLOSURES

The following streets will be posted “No Parking” and closed to through traffic from approximately 6:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on July 4.

• Main Street between Ontario Avenue and Grand Boulevard
• Chatam Circle from the cul-de-sac to Summerset
• Pueblo Road between Main Street and Belle Avenue
• Olive Street between Main Street and Belle Avenue
• Olive Street between Main Street and South Victoria Avenue
• Please anticipate increased traffic congestion in the area on July 4.

For more details on the Main Street USA Parade, please call (951) 736-2241.

5 PM – Santana Park: Music • Food • Fireworks and More!

FIREWORKS

The celebration concludes with the eagerly anticipated firework show to occur at 9:00 pm.

PARKING

• FREE parking at Crossroads Christian Church and surrounding community as posted. Enter at Ontario and Fullerton. Kellogg closed for event.
• Preferred Parking at Santana Park – $20 parking fee for Santana parking lot as space permits. Enter at off Ontario and Fullerton. Kellogg closed for event.
• Pre-Sale Preferred Parking at Santana Park can be purchased on sale soon.
  
  Important Note: There will be a 30-minute delay for cars exiting the Santana parking lot following the fireworks show for pedestrian safety. Thank you for your patience. 

NOTICE

• No Dogs or pets allowed at the park
• No gas/propane BBQs (Charcoal only in designated areas)
• No alcohol or cigarettes (including vaping) allowed in the park
• No drones
• No Trailers or RVs

SANTANA PARK NOTICES

• Park fields will be closed beginning Friday June 27th for event staging.
• Parking lots will be closed Thursday, July 3rd at 3 p.m. to allow for Pre-Sale Preferred Event Parking.
• Skatepark will be closed on Friday, July 4th.

ROAD CLOSURES

• Kellogg from Pimpernel to Ontario – 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Ontario Ave from Magnolia to Fullerton – 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• Magnolia from Main Street to Ontario – 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• Santana from Magnolia to Orchard Crest – 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• Garretson from CL Fleming to Santana – 3 pm to 11 p.m. 

For more details, please call (951) 736-2241.

The Corona Municipal Code prohibits the sale, use, discharge, and possession of fireworks within the City limits. Fireworks of any type are prohibited within the City. In 2021, Corona City Council unanimously approved an increase in the penalties and fines for the illegal use of fireworks. The max penalty for “Safe and Sane” fireworks has been increased from up to five hundred dollars ($500) to up to one thousand dollars ($1,000) and illegal fireworks from up to one thousand dollars ($1,000) to five thousand dollars ($5,000). Don’t blow it. Avoid the Fines. To learn more about Fireworks, please click here!