SAN DIEGO -- Revelers will mark Independence Day Friday at parades and festivals around San Diego County before turning their heads skyward for more than a dozen fireworks displays.

The annual "Spirit of the Fourth Festival" is being held in Rancho Bernardo, featuring a pancake breakfast, music and a singing competition culminating in a nighttime fireworks show.

There will be a Fourth of July parade in Scripps Ranch and Mira Mesa with marching bands, community groups, firefighters and a color guard.

Oceanside's annual "Ofest" carnival will conclude with a street fair and a fireworks show when the sun goes down.

The San Diego County Fair is entering its final weekend. Highlights of the Fourth of July events at the fair include a patriotic costume contest, a "Hometown Heroes Parade," a Marine color guard, fireworks and a performance by KC and the Sunshine Band.

El Cajon will hold its annual 4th of July picnic, featuring activities and crafts for kids, followed by a fireworks display in Kennedy Park.

Julian will salute hometown heroes during a Fourth of July parade. The parade will feature "Miss Julian," horses, antique cars, drill teams, military units, animals and marching bands.

As night descends, pyrotechnic displays will light up the skies.

One of the biggest is the "Big Bay" fireworks show put on by the Port of San Diego. More than 500,000 people are expected to line the shores of San Diego Bay to witness the 20-minute spectacle.

Organizers said the best places to catch the show are at Shelter Island, Harbor Island, the Embarcadero and Seaport Village.

Tens of thousands are also expected to gather at Mission Bay for two separate shows being put on by SeaWorld and the Mission Bay Yacht Club.

Independence Day fireworks are also scheduled in Lake Murray, Mira Mesa, La Jolla Cove and Ocean Beach.

Complete List Of Local Fireworks

SAN DIEGO

Back Yard Show La Jolla: 9:00-9:45 p.m.
4,500 people

Coronado: 9 p.m.
Glorietta Bay
619-437-8788

George's at the Cove: approx. 9 p.m.
La Jolla Cove Ellen Browning Scripts Park
1180 Coast Blvd (grass area) 5,000 people

La Jolla Cove: 9 p.m.
858-454-1444

La Jolla Country Club: 8:45-9:04 p.m.
3,500 people

Mira Mesa Recreation Center: 9 p.m.
Mira Mesa Community Park
858-538-8122

Mission Bay Yacht Club: 9 p.m.
858-488-0501

Ocean Beach Pier: 9 p.m.
619-226-8613

San Diego Bay: 9 p.m.
858-751-5755

San Diego Symphony: approx. 9:30 p.m.
Barge off the Embarcadero Marina Park 4,000 people

San Diego Armed Services YMCA: 9-9:20 p.m.
8,000 people

SeaWorld: 9:30 p.m.
Crown Point
1-800-25-SHAMU

EAST COUNTY

Lake Murray July 4th Music Fest: 9-9:20 p.m.
3,500 people

Santee 9 p.m.
Town Center Community Park

Spring Valley Park: 9 p.m.
619-479-1832

NORTH COUNTY

Camp Pendleton: 9 p.m.
Del Mar Beach
760-725-2134

Oceanside Pier: 9 p.m.
760-754-4512

Vista: 9 p.m.
Brengle Terrace Park
760-726-1340

Rancho Bernardo Spirit of the Fourth: 9-9:50 p.m.
5,000 people

San Marcos: 9 p.m.
Bradley Park
760-744-9000

Legoland: 8:30 p.m.
Watch fireworks from parking lot for $2, after 7 p.m.
760-918-5346

San Diego County Fair: 9 p.m.
Del Mar Fairgrounds
Parking $9
858-755-1161

Escondido: 9 p.m.
Grape Day Park
760-745-1159

Ramona: 9 p.m.
Olive Pierce Middle School
760-789-1311

SOUTH BAY

National City 9 p.m.
Kimball Park
619-336-4290