Santa Clarita will become the center of all things Fourth of July during the nation’s Independence Day celebration as the city and private organizations host some patriotic events.

Santa Clarita Runners Club Independence Day 5K and 10K

Kick starting the celebrations is the annual Independence Day 5K and 10K, presented by the Santa Clarita Runners Club.  

Runners of all fitness levels are invited to join the non-competitive race along the Fourth of July Parade route.

The 10K will begin at 7 a.m. followed by a children’s fun run at 7:45 a.m. and the 5K race/walk at 8 a.m. at Newhall Park, located at 24933 Newhall Avenue. Runners must register here.

Santa Clarita Rotary Club 4th of July Pancake Breakfast

Those looking to celebrate in another way can head to the annual Fourth of July Pancake Breakfast, hosted by the Santa Clarita Rotary Club from 7 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. in the Roger Dunn Golf Shop parking lot, located at 24200 Main Street.

Pancakes, sausage, coffee and more can be enjoyed along with live music. Tickets are $5 per person at the door.          

Santa Clarita 4th of July Parade

After the race and breakfast, residents can head over to Main Street in Old Town Newhall to enjoy the annual Santa Clarita Fourth of July Parade, which begins at 9 a.m.

This year’s parade, themed “Volunteering Makes Us Stronger,” will be held in memory of Duane Harte and will feature Los Angeles County Sheriff Jim McDonnell as the Grand Marshall.

In addition, the parade will feature horses, floats, music, classic cars, military presentations and more.

City of Santa Clarita 4th of July Fireworks Show

The Independence Day festivities will culminate with the city of Santa Clarita Fourth of July Fireworks Show at Westfield Valencia Town Center, beginning at 9:15 p.m.

KHTS AM-1220’s live soundtrack will complement the ambience of the event as dazzling fireworks light up the night sky.

Due to the popularity of the event, guests are encouraged to arrive early.

Stevenson Ranch 4th of July Fireworks Show

Members of the community can also attend a free fireworks show in Stevenson Ranch on Monday July 4th at Dr. Richard H. Rioux Memorial Park, according to Kaye Michelson, a special assistant of the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation.

The Stevenson Ranch Community Association’s fireworks show is scheduled from 5p.m. to 10 p.m. at 26333 West Faulkner Dr., according to Michelson.

Six Flags Magic Mountain Coca-Cola July 4th Fest

Six Flags Magic Mountain will be participating in Fourth of July celebrations by transforming into a theme park for American patriots as it celebrates Independence Day with the Coca-Cola July 4th Fest, according to a news release from park officials.

The “All-American” weekend of patriotic festivities lasts from July 2 through July 4, highlighted by a fireworks show set to flag-waving music each night during the festivities.

Beginning Saturday, July 2, the Coca-Cola Company and Six Flags Magic Mountain celebrates

the United Services Organization’s (USO) 75 years of commitment to strengthening America’s military service members by keeping them connected to family, home and country, throughout their service to the nation.

Six Flags Magic Mountain will lend their support to the USO’s Campaign to Connect – a

new digital message platform designed to show appreciation to those who serve.

The Coca-Cola Company and Six Flags parks are urging theme park visitors to help the USO send one million messages of support to military members and their families by publishing personalized messages online.

A USO representative will be in the Coca-Cola Fun Zone to help with guests messages to our troops.

Six Flags Magic Mountain will celebrate America’s birthday with a musical salute featuring bands in the Park throughout the day capped off each evening with a dazzling star-spangled fireworks show.

The show can be viewed from the Main Gate Plaza area and the Full Throttle Zone. 

To honor military (active and veterans) and their families, Six Flags Magic Mountain offers a $20 discount on every general admission ticket purchased.

Up to four tickets may be purchased with a valid U.S. military ID. This offer is good at the Six Flags Magic Mountain ticket booths and is available any operating day.

Military discounts are also available on Hurricane Harbor general admission tickets—$8 off.

Also during the three-day holiday weekend, any guest who brings a Coke can along with paid admission or a valid season pass, will be admitted one hour early for exclusive ride time on some of the park’s most popular rides.

Six Flags Magic Mountain is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 2.

On July 3 and 4, the theme park will open at 10:30 a.m. and close by 9 p.m.