¿Listo para los cohetes? I know I’m ready for the wonderful explosions over America’s Finest City. I thought I’d throw you a bone on the best places to watch San Diego Fireworks 2011 shows around town. I’ll let you in on a secret too, pa’ que le digas a todos; some of the firework spectaculars are synced to patriotic jams on KyXy 96.5fm and the best one is on 105.7 The Walrus, so bring your boom box.
TIP: Parking is always brutal once you factor in all of the locals, the transplants and those visiting from out of town. Casi todos los shows, start at 9pm with the exceptions being the local theme park fire work shows. Otros, include a community carnival, como la de Nachional City…thats where all of the raza ends up, they line up a pretty cool community talent showcase. More information on all of the firework shows below, which will you see?
San Diego Fireworks
San Diego Bay – Big Bay Boom
9 p.m.
This is the grand daddy of cohetes. I’ve been lucky enough to see it from a Hotel-Motel-Holiday Inn! Fireworks are discharged simultaneously from four barges placed strategically around the bay off Shelter Island, Harbor Island, the Embarcadero area, Seaport Village and an added Imperial Beach pier. Looks best from the 15th floor. Llega tempra they expect almost a million peeps there.
Coronado: Glorietta Bay
9 p.m.
If you don’t mind the monster traffic over the bridge (to and from) el espectacular, this show is like…well, a smaller version of the Big Bay Boom. Although its not the same show, this one is synced with a soundtrack on KyXy 96.5.
La Jolla Cove
9 p.m.
On June 25th 2010 Marco Gonzalez filed a lawsuit seeking to stop the 26th annual La Jolla Community Fireworks citing environmental concerns. ¡Ricos, mas pooo! But the ban was rejected by Superior Court Judge Linda B. Quinn ¡Gracias Señorita! Tambien hay un show, show will begin at 7 p.m. Los cohetes will begin about 9 p.m.
Mira Mesa Recreation Center
9 p.m.
Food, rides, games and entertainment in Mira Mesa Community Park during the day. Like the NC one, but not as “nasty” well just as nasty, but more white. 8575 New Salem Street.
Ocean Beach Pier
9 p.m.
Ocean Blvd. & Newport Ave. Uhhh…Que mas puedo decir. I forgot. I remeber. Oh no. Se me olvido otravez. Oh yeah, I think I’m high, its syncs with music. Set your radios to SOPHIE@103.7 for their live simulcast from 2-9pm.
Mission Bay: Sea World
9:30 p.m.
This one is just as good as the Big Bay Boom. Chances are you hear the booms all summer. Pero el cuatro de julio, is fan-freaken-tastic. They really do pull out all the stops for what some might say are the Best Fireworks San Diego. ¿Eres codo?, no dinero for the park? No worries amigo–viewing also available along Crown Point, and all around the Sea World and Mission Bay area and it’s FREE!
South Bay
National City: Kimball Community Park
9 p.m.
If you thought cholos were extinct–you were right…well, if you don’t count veteranos. Sport your Charger gear at the annual Fourth of July Carnival, 1 to 11 p.m. Get there very early if you plan to sit in the Kimbal Bowl Grand Stand. I do. Swing by the churros to support my parents church fundraiser, you’ll go to heaven : )
East County
Santee: Town Center Community Park Ballfields
9 p.m.
9400 Cuyamaca Street. The glow of the fire is actually from the pyrotechnics this time. Cuidado eh.
La Mesa: Lake Murray
9:15 p.m.
Lake Murray Community Park. Hay musica desde el medio dia.
North County
San Diego County Fair: Del Mar Fairgrounds
9 p.m.
REO Speedwagon with Navy Band Southwest will rock out right before the firework show in a live performance que es included with admission.
Rancho Bernardo: Bernardo Heights Middle School
9 p.m.
Community Fair at Webb Park- including Art Walk, Quilt Show, children’s games, RB Idol competition, patriotic dog contest, and great drinks and food. Se pasan los güeyes. This show is synced to 96.5fm
San Marcos: Bradley Park
9 p.m.
Aqui se junta la raza que no le tiene miedoa la migra. Food and music featuring ‘Craig’s Band’ are part of the celebration beginning at 6 p.m. 465 S. Rancho Santa Fe.
Vista: Brengle Terrace Park
9 p.m.
Daylong festivities. 1200 Vale Terrace Drive.
Poway: Poway High School
9 p.m.
Role Play? Vistete de mamon to celebrate our country’s independence “turn-of-the-twentieth-century-style” en el Old-fashioned Fourth of July at Old Poway Park.
Escondido: Grape Day Park
9 p.m.
Tambien comienza tempra. Afternoon festivities, include games and food booths, music and entertainment. 321 N. Broadway.
Carlsbad: Legoland
8:30 p.m.
El show is included with admission. Red, White and Boom! Never been, sounds chafa
Ramona: Olive Peirce Middle School
9 p.m.
Grounds open at 5 p.m. for town picnic including food booths and games.
Where do you plan to see the fireworks and with who?
Pocho Socialite 
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