Two days of community, music, parade, and fireworks. Run entirely by volunteers — supported by you.
These events are put on by the Ojai Independence Day Committee, a small, all-volunteer group committed to bringing our community together each year to honor the founding of our country and celebrate our town.
We host a concert on July 3rd, followed by a parade and fireworks show on Independence Day — events for families, friends, and neighbors of all ages.
The annual operating budget is funded through admission tickets, sponsorship, and donations. Show your support — donate today.
Join the list — donations of any amount keep the tradition going.
★ Become a Sponsor ★In Libbey Bowl · Featuring The Ojai Band and The Ojai Players
An open-air evening of music in Libbey Bowl. Bring a blanket, bring the kids, bring the neighbors. Stick around for the raffle stocked with prizes from local businesses — every ticket helps pay for the next day's parade and fireworks.
Chaparral Auditorium
Hosted by Lion's Club
Registration 8:45 AM
Libbey Fountain
Ojai Ave — from Country Club Drive to Park Road
Relax with food, friends, and live music — hosted by the City of Ojai.
Parade winners announced at 1:30 PM.
Nordhoff Stadium · Gates Open 5:30 PM
Blankets on the grass, kids weaving through the crowd, the Power On Band playing while folks dance up front. Food trucks if you're hungry, picnics if you've packed one. Then we turn off the stadium lights and the fireworks begin!
⚠️ No entry after 9:00 PM — no exceptions
Nordhoff Stadium · 1401 Maricopa Hwy, Ojai, CA 93023
All ticket sales are final unless canceled by the committee.
Ice chests and bags are welcome but will be checked at the gate.
Ojai's Independence Day events are organized entirely by a local volunteer-run nonprofit. No funding comes from the City of Ojai. These events rely on community support and donations to continue each year.
Donations of any amount are gratefully accepted. Consider adding a small donation at checkout when buying tickets, or mailing one to the address below.
★ Donate Now ★Join the 2026 parade — floats, marching bands, classic cars, horses, and community groups all welcome.
Pick up parade applications in person at:
City Hall · Boyd Center · American Hay
Application deadline: June 6, 2026. Make checks payable to Ojai Independence Day Committee, P.O. Box 1176, Ojai, CA 93023.
Only complete applications will be considered. A complete application must include:
Maximum entry length is 50 feet, including the pull vehicle. Entries exceeding this limit will be subject to an additional fee. No changes can be made after submission. If you wish to be placed near another group, indicate this clearly on your application.
By mail:
Ojai Independence Day Committee
P.O. Box 1176, Ojai, CA 93023
Hand-deliver to:
Interested in being a food vendor or booth at the fireworks show?
Fill out the vendor application and submit it to the committee.
Application deadline: June 3, 2026.
Our committee is run 100% by volunteers.
Looking for a way to give back? Whether you're earning service hours or just want to get involved, volunteering with the Ojai Independence Day Committee is a great way to support our beloved small-town traditions.
Many people don't realize our entire committee is run 100% by volunteers — no one gets paid, and every event is made possible through the hard work and dedication of community members like you.
We're always looking for extra hands — from leadership roles to helping along the parade route, or assisting at the fireworks show. No matter how big or small the task, your time and energy make a difference.
We receive no funding from the city. Every parade, concert, and firework in the sky is the result of our own fundraising efforts — and the support of people like you.