| San Ysidro Independence Day July 1 Those who come can enjoy a full day of DJ and live band music, soccer exhibitions, game booths, children's activities, and a beer garden. 11am. Fireworks at 9pm. Larson Athletic Field: 455 Sycamore Rd. (619) 428-1281 / www.sanysidrochamber.org | University City 4th of July Celebration July 4 A musical concert and various staged performances; plus a bike & pet parade, family field games, a photo scavenger hunt, food, merchandise, and a beer garden. There's also FREE swimming in the recreation center pool! 7am-8pm. Standley Park: 3585 Governor Dr. (619) 987-1377 | | | Rancho Bernardo Spirit of the Fourth Festival July 4 This patriotic festival commemorates American heritage and the spirit of Americans. Come can enjoy the fun of a festival with educational activities, food, music, beer, a parade and fireworks. 9am-10pm. Webb Park. (858) 943-1242 / www.spiritofthefourth.org | Scripps Ranch 4th of July Festival July 4 The community of Scripps Ranch is celebrating Independence Day with a fun ice cream social. Besides creamy-cool ice cream, the event presents DJ music, inflatable jumpers, picnic-type games and a parade. 10:30am-1pm. Hoyt Park: 10711 Canyon Lake Dr. (858) 240-2845 | | Robert Egger South Bay Recreation Center Carnival July 6-8 Everybody is welcome to come to this carnival at the Robert Egger South Bay Recreation Center. Attractions include exciting carnival rides and games for all ages; plus snacks and a portrait novelty booth. 5-11pm. 1885 Coronado Ave. (760) 735-8542 / www.amusements.com | | Over-the-Line Tournament July 14-17 This rough and tumble Southern California sport is a form of rugged softball played on sand. Crowds of people in beachware gather to watch the games. The games are played on 50 mini-courts over two scheduled weekends. 7am-7pm. Fiesta Island. (858) 571-0711 / www.ombac.org | | Pride Stonewall Rally & Pride Street Party July 20 Prelude to the upcoming LGBT Pride weekend events. Its like a Friday night block party! There'll be speeches and a flag-raising ceremony followed by musical entertainment, drink, dancing, and VIP seating. 5:30-11:30pm. Hillcrest. (619) 252-5826 / www.fabuloushillcrest.com | | San Diego LGBT Pride Festival July 21-22 Entertaining music, comedy, and dance performances. There's food, merchandise, cocktails, a Gaming Zone, Kids Zone, Wedding Chapel, car display, and many special fun activities including a parade. 12-10pm. Balboa park. $15-$25. (619) 297-7683 / www.sdpride.org | | July Jubilee July 21 The purpose of this event is to address the needs of homeless persons in downtown San Diego. Volunteers will provide basic hygienic services, food, clothing, housing and legal resources, prayer and fellowship. 10am-4pm. 13th St. & Island Ave. (951) 265-8129 / www.julyjubilee.org | | San Diego Surf Cup 2012 July 28-Aug. 1 This nationally recognized premier youth soccer tournament is one of the top two youth soccer tournaments in the U.S. Participating teams come from as many as 25 states and other countries. 8am-8pm. San Diego Polo Field: 14555 El Camino Real. (760) 944-7176 / www.surfcup.com | | San Diego Blood Bank 5K Walk/Run July 29 The walk begins and ends at the Embarcadero Marina Park near Seaport Village. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Blood Bank's lifesaving programs and services. 7-11am. (619) 400-8166 / www.sandiegobloodbank.org | | | |