The Coronado Independence Day celebration will be back on July 4 with an annual parade down Orange Avenue, Frog-X aerial demonstration and fireworks show. To prepare for the over 100,000 people expected to come to the island, here are a few logistics residents and visitors should be aware of.
Starting at 7:30 a.m., the main street through the town, Orange Avenue, will be closed between First Street and R.H. Dana Place. First Street will also be closed between Alameda Boulevard and Orange Avenue until 1 p.m.
The parade will start at 10 a.m. and head southbound through Orange Avenue, beginning at First Street and ending at the intersection of Churchill Place and Ocean Boulevard around noon.
However, the Coronado Police Department will be watching traffic and opening Third and Fourth Street periodically to let vehicles through as needed.
Churchill Place and a portion of Isabella Avenue will be shut down.
The 100 and 200 blocks of D, E, F, G, H, I and J Avenues will be used as staging areas and have restricted access as well.
Individuals can view the parade along Orange Avenue, and the parade and fireworks will also be broadcasted live on the city’s YouTube page.
If any cars are already parked along the parade route, staging areas, Glorietta Boulevard or Strand Way before the parade starts, they will be towed on the morning of the Fourth starting at 4 a.m.
Parking is allowed in any marked legal parking spot. If there is a “No Parking” sign, do not park there.
Owners of vehicles that end up being towed can contact the Coronado Police Department at 619.522.7350 or visit the police department, located at 700 Orange Ave. There will be a $137 release form required to claim vehicles. A valid driver’s license is needed for the form and there may be additional fees applied by the towing company.
Fireworks will be displayed beginning at 9 p.m. and will be launched from Stingray Point at Glorietta Bay. This will result in the closure of the beach at that spot. Coronado lifeguards will be patrolling Glorietta Bay from July 1 to July 4 and there will be two anchorage areas established on July 3 to allow boaters free anchorage for the fireworks.
However, all vessels and people must be clear from Stingray Point starting at 6 p.m. on July 4. The Fire Department will signal to the mariners when the firework show is over.
For any assistance with the fireworks show and safety zones, please call 619.522.7346.
Get Ready for Fourth of July!
Are you ready to celebrate Independence Day at Coronado’s Fourth of July festivities? Visit our CFOJ webpage at thecoronadonews.com/fourth-of-july/, where you’ll find all the information you need to make this year’s celebration unforgettable. Check out local hotel accommodations, restaurant recommendations, and more!
