4th of July in Big Bear Lake

Best Place in Southern California to celebrate the 4th of July

When it comes to the best fireworks shows in Southern California, the annual tradition up here in Big Bear Lake is tough to beat.  Picture watching the spectacular display from a boat floating on the water or a perfect vantage point on the trails and we’ve got the local’s rundown to help you plan it all.

4th of July Fireworks in Big Bear

A fireworks display is seen over a lake at night at Big Bear.

July 4, 2025
Visible from the water, shoreline and some trail vantage points.

Starts between 8:45-9:15 PM, runs approx. 40 mins

Every July 4th, the big fireworks show lights up the sky over the lake, and it’s completely free for everyone to enjoy. To get the full experience, just tune your radio to 93.3 or 102.5 FM for the official music from our local station, KBHR.

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  • Organizer: Visit Big Bear

  • Venue: Snow Summit

  • Location: Big Bear Lake

  • Address:  880, Summit Boulevard, Big Bear Lake, California, 92314

  • Dates: July 03, 2025 – July 06, 2025

  • Time: 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM

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  • Start Date 07/03/2025 8:00 AM
  • End Date 07/06/2025 10:00 PM
  • Status COMPLETED
  • Location Big Bear Lake, CA
  • Venue Snow Summit
  • Address 880, Summit Boulevard, Big Bear Lake, California, 92314
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  • Start Date 07/03/2025 8:00 AM
  • End Date 07/06/2025 10:00 PM
  • Status COMPLETED
  • Location Big Bear Lake, CA
  • Venue Snow Summit
  • Address 880, Summit Boulevard, Big Bear Lake, California, 92314
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