4TH OF JULY EVENTS IN SANTA CRUZ
The 4th of July is one of my very favorite holidays and I love to spend it in my hometown of Santa Cruz, CA. You can't beat being at the beach on the 4th of July and having a BBQ with friends and family.
Santa Cruz is a destination location for the 4th of July. Locals and tourists alike flock to the beaches and parks to enjoy the sun and the many events that Santa Cruz offers for the 4th.
Here are some of the highlights for the 4th of July in Santa Cruz:

The Worlds Shortest Parade in Aptos! This is such a fun time for kids and adults. The parade starts at 10 am at Soquel & State Park Drive. After there is festival at the Aptos Village Park with activities for all.
Another Family Friendly 4th of July Event is held a Roaring Camp RailRoad. Starts at 11 am and features BBQ and games.
For the athletes out there you can participate in the Santa Cruz FireCracker Race - You can choose to do a 10k, 5k or 1k run from Harvey West Park to the Upper WestSide Santa Cruz neighborhoods. Santa Cruz Firecracker Race
For an 'Old fashioned 4th of July' head to Wilder Ranch up Highway 1 from Santa Cruz. Dress in a period costume and take part in a sack race or cakewalk! Wilder Ranch 4th of July Celebration
Scotts Valley hosts it's own 4th of July Celebration and the city puts on a great Fireworks Show - starting at 9:15. Afternoon activities at the Skypark include music, food, bounce houses, carnival games.
Happy 4th of July Everyone!
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Written by Jessica Wallace, Santa Cruz Realtor
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Hey Jessica does Mike Monte still put on the fireworks display out at the beach, wasn't there some controversy surrounding that last year? I don't know why I remember this stuff...have a fun fourth
I think the Monte event is in October,
Happy 4th of July to you!