Seasonal & Holidays
Old Town Temecula Schedule For 4th Of July Celebrations In 2026
To celebrate the 250th, Old Town Temecula has planned three days of Independence Day activities for visitors and residents.

TEMECULA, CA — Temecula is celebrating America’s 250th anniversary with three days of Fourth of July weekend events in Old Town Temecula in 2026, including a boutique crawl, restaurant specials, classic cars, the city’s parade, and ending with the fireworks spectacular at Ronald Reagan Sports Park.
"In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, we’re leaning into a nostalgic hometown feel for the Fourth of July, celebrating the spirit of community that sparked the nation’s founding," a spokesperson for the Old Town Temecula Association shared with Patch.
To commemorate this milestone, the City of Temecula’s Community Services Department is partnering with the Old Town Temecula Association and Visit Temecula Valley for A Very Americana Temecula.
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"The event will feature a special weekend of patriotic cheer with family-friendly activities in Old Town Temecula from Thursday, July 2, through Saturday, July 4," they said.
Thursday, July 2: Old Town Temecula Boutique Crawl
The celebration begins from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, with Red, White & Boutique, presented by OTTA as the Old Town Temecula Boutique Crawl. The full list of participating stores remains to be posted.
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During this time, guests are invited to explore local shops offering unique finds, exclusive promotions, and fun activities.
Cookie Time on Main Street begins at 2 p.m., accompanied by Uncle Sam. Bring the kiddos to make a cookie!
Friday, July 3: Stars, Stripes and Old Town Nights
On Friday, July 3, Stars, Stripes, and Old Town Nights will celebrate the spirit of small-town America during an evening in Old Town from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
"Visitors can enjoy classic summertime favorites with soda pop, hot dogs, apple pie and hometown hospitality at participating restaurants throughout the district," according to the OTTA.
Classic cars are expected to cruise through town as visitors stroll the streets and experience the charm of an old-fashioned night out with family and friends.
July 4: City Of Temecula's Old Town 4th Of July Parade:
The patriotic weekend concludes Saturday, July 4, with the City of Temecula’s Fourth of July Parade beginning at 10 a.m. sharp at the intersection of Old Town Front Street and Second Street.
The parade will celebrate community, tradition and hometown pride as festive entries make their way through town.
The Old Town Temecula Association will join the celebration by passing out American flags along the route and participating as a community-oriented entry with classic red wagons.
As spectators gather along the parade route, pre-parade entertainment will take place from 9:15 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. by Miniature Therapy Horses of Temecula and Judy Taylor, Professional Western Entertainer.
The fun doesn’t end there!
The City of Temecula will continue to celebrate the Fourth of July at Ronald Reagan Sports Park with a day full of entertainment, food, festive activities, and fireworks.
For more details on that event, visit TemeculaCA.gov/4thofJuly.
For more information and to view the list of participating restaurants, visit OldTownTemecula.org or email Events@OldTownTemecula.org.
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