Experience an Old-fashioned Fourth of July Only at Old Town San Diego

California State Parks invites you to celebrate an old fashioned Fourth of July at Old Town San Diego State Historic Park!

Join park staff and volunteers celebrating as early San Diego residents did in the 1800s with games, crafts, and live music from Billy Lee and the Swamp Critters!

The event is free, although some activities may require an additional purchase. Parking is available at the CalTrans headquarters, just two blocks from the park at 2994 Sunset Street.

old fashioned Fourth of July at Old Town San Diego

See you there!

The event begins at 11 AM and ends at 3 PM.

For more info on Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, visit the website here.

See you there, San Diego!

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