UC Celebration 2026: ❤️🤍💙 Volunteers are currently working to plan and manage the 2026 UC Celebration at Standley Park. Please contact the committee chair if you can help out: Matt Adrian at: matt@canyonschurchsd.com
Step Up and Lead at the 2026 UC Celebration!
Our neighborhood’s favorite Fourth of July tradition is back, and we are gearing up for an incredible day! The annual UC Celebration is a 100% volunteer-run event, and its magic relies entirely on the passion and dedication of our community.
This year, we have a special need: We are looking for a few dedicated neighbors to step into leadership roles. If you want to make a tangible impact on our community’s biggest day, we are actively searching for “Champions” to take ownership of the following areas:
- Sponsorships: Connect with local businesses to secure funding and build community partnerships.
- Set Up & Tear Down: Be the “Site Captain” who coordinates the physical layout and brings the event to life.
- Parking Lots: Manage the traffic flow and ensure a smooth, safe arrival for our guests and vendors.
- Inflatables Zone: Oversee the bounce house area, manage the lines, and keep the kids smiling and safe.
- Book & Puzzle Barn: Organize and run our beloved neighborhood used media sale.
Not ready to lead a department? We still need you! We are also building our roster of day-of volunteers to take short, fun shifts throughout the event. Whether you can give an hour or the whole day, there is a place for you to serve.
Let’s make this 4th of July unforgettable! To raise your hand for a leadership role or to join the volunteer list, please email Matt at Matt@CanyonsSD.com or visit UCCelebration.com for more information.
Upcoming Meeting Dates: All meetings will be held at Standley Rec Center at 6:30 PM.
Wednesday, January 28Wednesday, February 25Wednesday, March 25- Wednesday, April 29
- Wednesday, May 27
- Wednesday, June 17 (Logistics Walkthrough)
- Saturday, July 4 (Event Day!)
UC CELEBRATION 2025!
Have you heard? It’s back! The Run, the Food, the Parade, the Games, the Vendor Booths, the Opportunity Draw Gift Baskets, the Book Barn, the Pancake Breakfast, the Beer & Wine Garden, the Music and Concerts…and so Much More! To join our mailing list for updates, fill out the Contact Form on the UC Celebration website at: https://uccelebration.com/
Thank you to our Star Spangled Sponsors!
When? Friday, July 4th, 2025
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
UC Celebration 2025 (printable PDF) : UC Celebration 2025 on the 4th of July at Standley Park
💥❤️🤍💙💥Hey there University City! Our Star-Spangled Sponsors will be there; all we need is YOU! Today is the day to sign up to volunteer, to sponsor, to register for the race, to register for a booth, and to get more information. https://uccelebration.com/
Volunteers 16 years and older are needed in the Kids Zone Area. Community Service Hours available. Please sign up at: https://uccelebration.com/
PARKING: Parking at the UC Celebration will be limited due to construction on Governor Dr and restrictions at Standley, Spreckels, and at Swanson. For your planning purposes, please note that on-the-street parking may be limited along Governor Drive and on Mercer; and at the Standley Middle School parking lot on Radcliffe.
OLD TOWN TROLLEY: Additional parking is available adjacent to the Old Town Trolley stops. Don’t drive; take the free shuttle aboard the Old Town Trolley, operating east and west along Governor Drive from 11 AM to 7:30 PM. The Old Town Trolley makes a continuous loop on Governor from the I-805 Park n Ride to Stresemann with stops along Governor. Hop on and hop off at:
- The Park and Ride lot at 805
- Corner of Gullstrand St – both sides
- Curie Elementary School and across street at Urgent Care
- Corner of Mercer Ave and across street in front of Standley Park
- Corner of Regents Rd – both sides
- Corner of Stresemann Ave at Church of Latter Day Saints
Preliminary Schedule
- 8 AM- 1 Mile run and 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
- 11:30 AM – First field game (sack race) and start of the Trolley along Governor Drive
- 12 PM- Hawaiian/Polynesian Review
- 1 PM – Phill Marcos Trio
- 2 PM – Field game (balloon toss)
- 3 PM – Music by “The Resonators
- 4 PM – Last field game (Tug of War) and booths close
- 5 PM – 7 PM – Music by “Strange Brew” on the pavilion stage by Standley MS
