# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 60th Annual Independence Day Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 04 Jul, 2025 at 04:00 pm – Fri, 04 Jul, 2025 at 09:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Thursday, July 4, 2025 | 4:00 PM – 9:30 PM | Grape Day Park & Center for the Arts

 The California Center for the Arts, Escondido, is proud to present the City of Escondido's 60th Annual Independence Day Festival, a beloved community tradition filled with music, culture, and patriotic fun. This free family-friendly event returns on Thursday, July 4, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 9:30 PM in Grape Day Park and the Center for the Arts campus.

Festival goers can look forward to an exciting day of entertainment and celebration featuring:

Live music on the main stage

Artisan market and local vendors

Variety of food & drink popups 

Great Green Canteen VIP Experience

Free arts & crafts, face painting, and airbrush tattoos (4:30–8:30 PM)

Complimentary admission to the CCAE Museum

Complimentary admission to the Escondido History Center (4:00–7:00 PM)

Fireworks spectacular at 9:00 PM

Main Stage Schedule:
4:30 PM – Opening Remarks and National Anthem by the Mayor’s Contest Winner

5:15 – 6:15 PM – Back to the Garden
This crowd-favorite tribute band channels the spirit of the 1960s and ’70s, covering hits from Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Joni Mitchell, The Beatles, and more. Their nostalgic sound and multi-instrumental performances bring peace, love, and harmony to every stage they play.

6:20 – 6:30 PM – Hula Hoop Contest

6:30 – 7:30 PM – Kimmi Bitter
Hailed as one of Southern California’s rising retro-country stars, Kimmi Bitter blends vintage twang with modern Americana soul. With a voice reminiscent of Patsy Cline and Linda Ronstadt, her timeless sound has earned her acclaim on stages across the country.

7:50 – 8:00 PM – Dance Party Interlude

8:00 – 9:00 PM – 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band
Enjoy a stirring patriotic performance from one of the U.S. Marine Corps’ premier musical ensembles.

9:00 PM – Fireworks Show!

This event is free and open to the public, with activities and entertainment for all ages. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and festive spirit!

Special thanks to our sponsors:
City of Escondido, Linden Root Dickinson Foundation, County of San Diego, and the California Center for the Arts Charitable Trust.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/escondido/60th-annual-independence-day-festival/200028320460638
- **Event Categories**: festivals, music, entertainment, art, fourth-of-july, fireworks, 4th-of-july-fireworks, live-music, fine-arts, nonprofit, music-festivals, parties, drawing-painting
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 61

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://artcenter.org/event/60th-annual-independence-day-festival/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=escondido-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Escondido
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA, United States, California 92025
- **lat**: 33.1229
- **long**: -117.08585
- **full address**: 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA, United States, California 92025

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: California Center for the Arts, Escondido (https://allevents.in/org/california-center-for-the-arts-escondido/23808817)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 04 Jul, 2025 at 04:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA, United States, California 92025
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** California Center for the Arts, Escondido
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** festivals, music, entertainment, art, fourth-of-july, fireworks, 4th-of-july-fireworks, live-music, fine-arts, nonprofit, music-festivals, parties, drawing-painting
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 60th Annual Independence Day Festival ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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