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Upper Newport Beach Bay

Independence Day on the Back Bay 2026


Date/Time
Date(s) - 07/04/2026
8:00 am - 10:00 pm

Location
Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina
1131 Back Bay Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660


Bring out the red, white, and blue 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

Food Trucks – 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Full Bars (Beer, Wine & Cocktails) – 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Inflatable Water Park – Reserve online – 09:30 am to 4:30 pm (closes early to prepare for firework show)

Water Sports Rentals (Pedal Boats, Duffy Boats, SUPs, Kayaks) – Reserve online – 9:30 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 – The Class Band brings their high energy and style, 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

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