Want to know what to do in Santa Cruz during the Fourth of July? 🎆🇺🇸 [See below!]⬇️ Abbott Square 4th of July Festival - July 4 at 8am to 8pm: This festival at Downtown’s Abbott Square has great food, live music, cool cars, quirky games, and the unbeatable energy of downtown Santa Cruz in summer. Aptos’ World’s Shortest Parade - July 4 at 10am to 2pm: Celebrate Independence Day in Aptos at the “World’s Shortest Parade.” Santa Cruz Firecracker Race - July 4: Enjoy a fun run to kick off your 4th of July celebrations at the Harvey West Park in Santa Cruz. There are 5K, 10K, and 1K options, so there’s a race for everyone!
 Roaring Camp Railroads: 4th of July - July 4 from 10am to 5 pm: Take either the Redwood Forest Steam Train or the Santa Cruz Beach Train. Join them in the Town of Roaring Camp for family-friendly activities, live music and a good ol’ American BBQ at Roaring Camp Railroads; 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton Scotts Valley 4th of July Parade and Flyover - July 4 at 11am ...