UC CELEBRATION 2026!

Have you heard? It’s back! The Run, the Food, the Parade, the Games, the Vendor Booths, the Opportunity Drawing Gift Baskets, the Book Barn, the Pancake Breakfast, the Music and Concerts…and so Much More!

Details:

When? Saturday, July 4th, 2026
Where? Standley Park, 3585 Governor Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
What? University City Celebration is an annual Independence Day festival in University City, San Diego

Registration:

Registration for booths and the race will be open the first week of May.

Volunteer with us!

THANK YOU VOLUNTEER PLANNING COMMITTEE!

Each month, in preparation for the event, we have a committed group of local volunteers who help organize the UC Celebration. Thank you to those who make this community event possible! Want to join in the planning? Contact the UC Celebration Chair, Matt Adrian at Matt@CanyonsSD.com.
The 2026 UC Celebration committee meets at Standley Park Recreation Center on the following dates:

  • April 29th
  • May 27
  • June 17th

Booth Registration Questions? Email Tom at uccc.booths23@gmail.com

Entertainment Questions? Email John at jschindel1@san.rr.com

Would you like to help sponsor? Email Matt at Matt@CanyonsSD.com

Interested in Sponsoring UC Celebration?

Be part of the excitement by being a financial partner with UC Celebration!

Become a Sponsor!

Schedule

7:45 AM – 1 Mile Fun Run
8 AM- 5K Run
8:30 AM – Pancake breakfast
9 AM – Opportunity Drawing ticket sales begin
10 AM – Staging for Bike/Pet parade at Standley MS parking lot
10:30 AM – Parade begins
11 AM – National Anthem and official opening of booths, book + puzzle barn, and start of the Trolley along Governor Drive
11:30 AM – First field game (sack race)
12 PM- Hawaiian/Polynesian Review | Free Swim at Standley Aquatic Center Begins | Kids Fun Zone Opens (closes at 4:00 PM)
1:30 PM – Field game (balloon toss)
2:00 PM – Music by The Resonators
3:00 PM – Announce Opportunity Drawing Winners | Last field game (Tug of War) and booths close
3:30 PM – Last call at Beer Garden
4 PM – Last call for the Trolley

We love our community! 

If there is anything we can do for you, please do not hesitate to ask.

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