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Independence Day on the Back Bay 2026

Name: Independence Day on the Back Bay 2026
Start: 2026-07-03T12:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-07-05T21:00:00-07:00
Location: Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina

July 3 @ 12:00 pm - July 5 @ 9:00 pm

Free

For those looking to spend the holiday on the water, Newport Dunes is hosting its annual Independence Day on the Back Bay celebration featuring live music, food trucks, watersports, family activities and a spectacular fireworks display over the Back Bay on July 4. Visitors can kayak, paddleboard, cruise Newport Harbor in a Duffy boat, enjoy the Inflatable Aquatic Park and take in live entertainment throughout the weekend before the fireworks spectacular at 9 p.m.

Photo by Mike Novak

Details

Start: July 3 @ 12:00 pm
End: July 5 @ 9:00 pm
Cost: Free
Event Categories: Festivals & Fairs, Food & Drinks, FREE
Event Tags:July4th Weekend
Website: https://www.newportdunes.com/event/independence-day-on-the-back-bay-2025-tunes-at-the-dunes-ft-the-class-2026/

Venue

Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina
1131 Back Bay Drive
Newport Beach, 92660 United States + Google Map

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