Independence Day on the Back Bay 2026
Beachfront Fireworks & Family Fun: Your Perfect Fourth of July at Newport Dunes!
Bring out the red, white, and blue to celebrate 250 years of the U.S.A. on July 4, 2026, as we celebrate Independence Day on the Back Bay! Our annual celebration will bring you a day filled with live entertainment, activities, water sports, food trucks, full bars, and a special firework show co-sponsored by the City of Newport Beach.
Free admission & open to the public!
Paid Parking
Resort opens at 8:00 am
Fireworks show is at 9:00 pm
Food Trucks – 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm (Kettle Corn, West Coast Hibachi, Mom’s Mexican Kitchen, Prime Philly, Italian Burger, Mariscos Arenita, and Salt & Pepper)
Full Bars (Beer, Wine & Cocktails) – 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm (last call at 7:30 pm)
Inflatable Water Park – Reserve online – 10:00 am to 4:30 pm (closes early to prepare for firework show)
Water Sports Rentals (Pedal Boats, Duffy Boats, SUPs, Kayaks) – Reserve online – 10:00 am to 4:30 pm (closes early to prepare for firework show)
Moe B’s Munchies – 4th of July hours 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Live Entertainment: Tunes at the Dunes –
DJ yo-B1 spinning funk, dance, R&B hits from 3 – 5 pm.
The Class Band brings their high energy and style from 5 – 8 pm, playing everything from oldies, to classic rock, pop, country, 80’s, top 40, Motown & more!
Firework Show co-sponsored by the City of Newport Beach – 9:00 pm
Parking Information:
On July 4, 2026, Newport Dunes’ Independence Day on the Bay celebration is $100 pre-paid reserved parking in our main paved lot (located off Jamboree & Back Bay Drive). THIS PARKING HAS SOLD OUT!
Day-of parking will also be available for $50 in a further, unpaved lot (enter off Bayside Drive & Pacific Coast Highway – 101 N. Bayside Drive). This lot is about a 5 to 10-minute walk to the beach area. Day-of parking is on a first-come, first-served basis and fills up quickly. We recommend arriving early.
Important Information:
Please remember this important information:
- Gates open at 8:00 am
- No barbeques or grills are allowed on the public beach
- Pets are better off left at home. Fireworks are so loud and scary for pets.
- All pop-ups, umbrellas, and other shade structures must be removed before the fireworks start. We will begin asking guests to take down pop-ups around 7 pm. This is a requirement from the fire department. Don’t hold up the show!
- The pedestrian bridge is closed during the fireworks.
- Speed limit for ALL wheeled vehicles (including e-bikes) is 3 MPH on the promenade and 5 MPH on road throughout the resort.
- Illegal fireworks, glass containers, and portable BBQs & grills of any kind on the public beach or the parking lot are STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
- In order to assist with traffic, there are 2 exits from the parking lot on 7/4/26. The Northern exit will lead to Jamboree via San Joaquin Hills Road, and the main Southern exit will lead to Jamboree via Back Bay Drive.
Join us for Tunes at the Dunes throughout the 4th of July & Labor Day Weekends! Fun tribute bands and local favorites.
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