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Celebrate 4th of July Weekend and Independence Day in L.A.

If you are looking for fourth of July events in Los Angeles, you are in the right place. Los Angeles is always ready for spectacular 4th of July celebrations and fireworks, and we have got a big list not only covering Los Angeles but also all the surrounding cities! From parades, fireworks, outdoor movies, concerts, neighborhood events, and family-friendly entertainment, we've got you covered!

Quick Links to 4th of July Events Near Me:
  1. Grand Park 4th of July Block Party

  2. Los Angles Dodgers Fourth of July

  3. July 4th Fireworks Spectacular at Hollywood Bowl

  4. 4th of July Community Festival at Exposition Park

  5. 4th of July Movie at Hollywood Forever Cemetery

  6. Santa Monica 4th of July Parade

  7. Marina Del Rey 4th of July Fireworks Celebration

  8. Marina Del Rey 4th of July Dinner Cruise

  9. The Culver City 4th of July celebration

  10. Pacific Palisades 4th of July Celebration

  11. Woodland Hills July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza

  12. Knott's Berry Farm 4th of July Celebration

  13. The Annual Americafest at Rose Bowl

  14. 4th of July Celebration at the Reagan Library

  15. Ventura 4th of July Street Fair and Parade

  16. 4th of July at Disneyland

  17. July 4 Spectacular: The Music of Queen

  18. Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade and Fireworks

  19. Newport Beach Independence Day on the Back Bay

  20. Los Alamitos 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular

  21. Red, White and Boom at Legoland California

  22. Redondo Beach 4th of July Festival

  23. Fourth of July in Long Beach

  24. City of Corona Independence Day Parade

  25. July Fourth Freedom Fest event

  26. Jewel City Sparkles Fireworks Show

  27. Crescenta Valley Fireworks

  28. Spirit of America Fireworks Spectacular

  29. Los Nietos Park Annual Independence Day Celebration

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4th of July Events and Fireworks in Los Angeles

Grand Park 4th of July Block Party

200 N. Grand Ave.

Los Angeles, CA 90012

Grand Park’s 4th of July Block Party returns IN-PERSON with a spectacular celebration packed with fun for the whole family. This year’s party will feature a series of interactive multi-media art works in tribute to those who have contributed to the spirit of the Grand Park experience as the Park for Everyone, and will showcase a dynamic retrospective of the last 10 years. The event features food, music, the return of two stages featuring DJs as well as musical performances, dancing, as well as other surprises and dazzling fireworks over Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center. Click here for the full 2022 schedule.

Los Angles Dodgers Fourth of July

1000 Elysian Park Ave.

Los Angeles, CA

Celebrate the 4th of July at Dodgers Stadium while watching your favorite game of baseball. The game, Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Colorado Rockies, starts at 7:10 pm. Fireworks begin after the game. You can purchase your tickets online. Tickets start at $37 per person.

July 4th Fireworks Spectacular with Steve Martin and Martin Short

Hollywood Bowl

2301 N. Highland Ave.

Los Angeles, CA 90068

Fireworks crown the Hollywood sky on three huge nights, July 2nd through July 4th, at the Bowl, when Thomas Wilkins and the Los Angeles Philharmonic perform a program of favorites—along with two of the funniest, most influential, and most acclaimed talents of the past century: Steve Martin and Martin Short. Join Hollywood Bowl for one of LA’s greatest July Fourth traditions. Tickets are half off for kids 12 and under.

4th of July Community Festival & Firework Show

Exposition Park

700 Exposition Park Dr.

Los Angeles, CA

Fourth of July Community Festival and Fireworks Show at Exposition Park features games, food, music, and rides. International fireworks usually start at 9 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. (The 2022 event has been canceled).

Hollywood Forever Cemetery

4th of July Movie & Fireworks

6000 Santa Monica Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA

Hollywood Forever Cemetery celebrates the 4th of July every year with a Movie and fireworks after the Movie. This year's movie is Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Doors usually open at 7:15 pm, and the movie starts at 9 pm. You can picnic while watching the movie and enjoy the fireworks after. Tickets are $44 per person.

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4th of July Events and Fireworks in Santa Monica & Marina Del Rey

Santa Monica 4th of July Parade

Main Street

Santa Monica, CA

Join the annual Santa Monica 4th of July Parade presented by The Ocean Park Association! The parade is scheduled for Wednesday, July 4th. The parade theme will be a celebration of 'Bringing Communities Together.' The parade kicks off promptly at 9:30 am at the corner of Pico & Main Streets. Join anywhere along the Main Street route and make your way to the beach down Barnard Way. The official grandstand announcement locations are TBA. The entire parade route and some streets leading to it will be closed to vehicle traffic all morning long, until 12 pm. Public parking can be found at the Civic Center Lot and beach lots.

4th of July Fireworks Celebration

Marina Del Rey

13650 Mindanao Way

Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

Head on to Marina del Rey this July 4th for one of the best fireworks show in the city. Enjoy dinner at waterfront restaurants in Marina Del Rey with the best firework show, or charter a yacht for the ultimate close-up. The fireworks usually start at 9 p.m. and last for 20 minutes. We recommend that you arrive no later than 1 p.m. and stay for the day to enjoy the show with synchronized music at either Burton Chace Park or Fisherman’s Village.

Marina Del Rey 4th of July Dinner Cruise

13755 Fiji Way

Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

The Marina Del Rey 4th of July Dinner Cruise is an unforgettable way to celebrate the 4th of July from the water. While onboard, you'll enjoy chef-prepared menus, creative cocktails, and Marina Del Rey's most incredible views from the water. After dinner, watch sparks fly on the water and enjoy a spectacular fireworks display they fly overhead. The cruises depart from Fisherman's Village Marina.

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4th of July Events and Fireworks in Culver City & Pacific Palisades

The Culver City 4th of July celebration

West LA College

9000 Overland Ave

Culver City, CA 90230

The Exchange Club is Culver City's premier service organization, and the annual Fourth of July Fireworks Show has been one of its major fundraisers for over 50 years. The Culver City celebration is happening on July 3rd giving you an early start on the Independence Day holiday. The gates will open at 4 pm, and the fireworks will start after dark. The style of fireworks will be slightly different this year to make sure that safety is a priority. Entry fees will be $15 per car (for the parking) and $5 per head (for the show.) There will be food trucks, space for picnic blankets.

Pacific Palisades 4th of July Celebration

15120 – 15140 Sunset Blvd

Pacific Palisades, CA

On the 4th of July, you can view WWII fighter planes for a community-wide flyover at 2 pm followed by a parade with an evening of Fireworks and music at Palisades Charter High School! There also be a July 4th Home Decorating Contest awarding 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for most patriotic home decorations.

With the return of the July 4th parade this Independence Day, The Yogurt Shoppe will continue the decades-long tradition of sponsoring the "Kids on Bikes" unit in the July 4th parade and the "Best Decorated Bike/Scooter Contest" for local Palisades kids. Participants are encouraged to decorate their bikes and come to the parade assembly point for "Kids on Bikes" at 1 pm on July 4th for the opportunity to enter the Best Decorated Bike/Scooter Contest.

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July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza

Valley Cultural Center

5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd.

Woodland Hills, CA 91367

With one of the most spectacular fireworks displays in Southern California, Bob Blumenfield’s July 4th Extravaganza delights over 60,000 people with a free concert and 20-minute spectacular fireworks display. There are over 15 local restaurants on hand along with arts and crafts vendors and local businesses promoting and selling their goods. The event takes place on July 4th of each year from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. General admission is FREE, but consider the VIP treatment!

Knott's Berry Farm 4th of July Celebration

Knott's Berry Farm

8039 Beach Boulevard

Buena Park, CA 90620

Knott's Berry Farm offers one of the area's best July 4th events, with special family-friendly entertainment during the day and spectacular fireworks in the evening.

Join Knott's for 4th of July activities for everyone to enjoy. This includes the return of Ghost Town Alive! taking place all summer long. Plus, make sure to catch nighttime Knott's Summer Nights party.

Knott's Berry Farm is celebrating all weekend from July 2nd through July 4th. At 9:30 p.m., don't miss the dazzling Independence Day fireworks show where you can witness an exhilarating fanfare of radiant bursts and brilliant shimmers. To enjoy the firework presentation, please see the map guide for the best available viewing areas.

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The Annual Americafest at Rose Bowl

1001 Rose Bowl Dr

Pasadena, CA 91103

The Rose Bowl Stadium, recognized as home to one of the nation’s largest and longest-running shows to celebrate America’s birthday, will host its Annual AmericaFest Celebration on July 4th. Parking opens at 1 pm, door opens at 5:30 pm and the event starts at 7 pm. The event will bring family and friends alike together to celebrate and enjoy the patriotic festivities of the day in the Arroyo. Rose Bowl is known as having the biggest fireworks show in Southern California.

In honor of the stadium's 100th birthday, this year’s AmericaFest program will highlight key moments of the venue’s iconic past, welcome back fan-favorite, TNT Freestyle Motocross with a thrilling, high-flying thirty-minute show, and will also feature a musical performance by Drake Milligan. Tickets start at $20 per person. Children 5 and under are free for general admission.

4th of July Celebration at the Reagan Library

40 Presidential Drive

Simi Valley, CA 93065

Celebrate our nation’s 246th birthday with patriotic music, family entertainment, games, crafts and more at the Reagan Library. All 4th of July activities are free; regular museum admission rates apply for those visitors who also visit the indoor Museum exhibits. This event is on July 4, 2022, from 10 am to 3 pm.

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Ventura 4th of July Street Fair and Parade

501 Poli St, Room 226

Ventura, CA 93001

The City of Ventura 4th of July Street Fair will be back on Monday, July 4, 2022 along Main Street from Fir Street to Ventura Avenue as well as side streets Chestnut, Oak and California! The event will feature over 100 vendors, including fine artists, crafters, nonprofit organizations, and food booths, as well as continuous live entertainment. Open 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The event is free to the public.

The 45th Annual Children’s Pushem - Pullem Parade at 9:30 a.m. is sponsored by the East Ventura Rotary Club. Assemble at Cemetery Park at Main and Crimea Streets at 9 a.m. The parade proceeds down Main Street to Fir Street at 9:30 a.m.

4th of July at Disneyland

1313 Disneyland Dr.

Anaheim, CA 92802

Salute the stars and stripes like never before while celebrating Independence Day at an inspirational fireworks show—all to the sound of patriotic music, and surprise appearances by some classic Disney characters.

July 4 Spectacular: The Music of Queen

FivePoint Amphitheatre

14800 Chinon

Irvine, CA

Salute the Fourth with the ultimate celebration of one of the greatest bands ever. You’ll enjoy a night filled with the classic hits of Queen performed as you’ve never heard them before. The sonic power of Pacific Symphony joins forces with a full rock band to perform Queen classic songs in a brilliant combination of passion and power. A memorable evening complete with a sizzling Fourth of July fireworks show!

Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade and Fireworks

200 Main Street

Huntington Beach, CA 92648

Join Huntington Beach at an all-day, family-friendly 4th of July celebration. The parade is one of the “largest Independence Day parades". The massive parade, which dates back to 1904, starts at 10 am. This two-hour procession moves along Main Street and features dozens of floats, marching bands, and celebrity guests.

After the parade, enjoy some food, live entertainment, and shopping stalls at Pier Plaza Festival, next to the Huntington Beach Pier. Festivities last from 10 am to 9 pm through the whole 4th of July weekend. Runners can also enjoy the Surf City Run 5k on the morning of July 4th.

A spectacular fireworks display tips the 4th of July celebrations in Huntington Beach. The pyrotechnic show features about 1,300 rounds of fireworks that are launched over the Huntington Beach Pier at 9:00 pm.

Independence Day on the Back Bay

1131 Back Bay Drive

Newport Beach, CA 92660

Bring out the red, white, and blue for the 4th of July, as the city of Newport Beach celebrates Independence Day on the Back Bay! This annual celebration will bring you an entire weekend full of games, activities, watersports, movies on the beach, food and drinks, and Southern California’s largest fireworks celebration, sponsored by the City of Newport Beach. Gates open at 8 pm and fireworks start at 9 pm.

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4th of July Fireworks Spectacular

11200 Lexington Drive

Los Alamitos, CA90720

Enjoy a 4th of July celebration and fireworks at Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base from 4 pm to 9 pm. For details visit the event's website.

Red, White and Boom at Legoland California

One Legoland Dr.

Carlsbad, CA 92008

Don't miss Fireworks set to a patriotic musical tribute with great viewing in designated locations throughout the Park. During the day, kids of all ages can enjoy performances and meet their favorite LEGO Characters! All Red, White and BOOM! activities are included in the cost of admission to LEGOLAND California.

We hope you liked our big list of 4th of July events and fireworks! For more events and fun things to do with kids in Los Angeles, please check our events calendar.

Redondo Beach 4th of July Festival & Fireworks Show

Redondo Beach, CA

Enjoy a family-friendly 4th of July Festival and Fireworks Show in Redondo Beach. The event features live music, food, drinks, and a state-of-the-art firework show. This event is from 4:30 pm to 10 pm, and is free to the general public.

Fourth of July in Long Beach

401-435 Shoreline Village Drive

Long Beach, CA 90802

This Fourth of July, you’ll find pyro over Queensway Bay around 9 pm for a free show easily viewable from most of the Long Beach waterfront’s attractions.

City of Corona Independence Day Parade

Main Street

Corona, CA

The City of Corona invites you to the Main Street USA Independence Day Parade on Monday, July 4, 2022. Corona’s Main Street USA Independence Day Parade is a non-competitive parade that provides entertainment, community spirit, and fun for all to enjoy. Drawing 4,000+ families, friends, and neighbors, the parade takes place on Main Street from Ontario Avenue to Olive Street. This year’s Parade begins at 9:00 a.m. The event also features music, food, and fireworks. Entertainment begins at 5 p.m., and the fireworks start at sundown.

Related: The Ultimate List Of 4th of July Movies to Watch with Your Family!

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July Fourth Freedom Fest event

Pico Rivera Sports Arena

11003 Sports Arena Drive

Pico Rivera, CA 90601

Freedom City Church will hold a July Fourth Freedom Fest event at 2 pm at the Pico Rivera Sports Arena. The family event will feature a kids carnival, oversized jumper experience, a paintball park, live music, food vendors, giveaways, a live production, and a fireworks show. Tickets are $10 per person.

Jewel City Sparkles Fireworks Show

Harvard St and Brand Blvd.

Glendale, CA

The City of Glendale is excited to announce the “Jewel City Sparkles” fireworks display on July 4th in downtown Glendale, sponsored in part by Caruso! Celebrate the re-opening of downtown Glendale, and enjoy some Al Fresco dining from a local restaurant while you enjoy the show. The fireworks will begin at 9:00 p.m., and will be centered near Harvard St. and Brand Blvd. This is not a ticketed event, and you are encouraged to view the show from anywhere in the area.

Crescenta Valley Fireworks

Crescenta Valley High School

2900 Community Ave,

La Crescenta-Montrose, CA 91214

Fireworks return to the Crescenta Valley High School this July 4th at 9 pm! This year’s event will be primarily high up in the air to allow residents across the Crescenta Valley to enjoy the show.

Spirit of America Fireworks Spectacular

24201 West Valencia Blvd.

Valencia, CA 91355

Join the City of Santa Clarita for the annual "Spirit of America" Fireworks Spectacular! Finish Independence Day with brilliant fireworks show over the Westfield Valencia Town Center. The show is scheduled to start at approximately 9:20 p.m. on 4th of July.

Los Nietos Park Annual Independence Day Celebration

11143 Charlesworth Road

Santa Fe Springs, CA

The City of Santa Fe Springs celebrates Independence Day on Sunday, July 3rd at Los Nietos Park. The celebration features a horseshoe tournament, live music, food trucks, and family games! An easy viewing area is at Santa Fe Springs Athletic Fields located at 9720 Pioneer Blvd. This viewing area will be available beginning at 8:00 p.m. and offer the same great view of the fireworks show as the main event site at Los Nietos Park. Just take your chairs, and blankets. Barbeques, canopies, and umbrellas are not allowed in the firework viewing areas. The grand finale will be a Fireworks Spectacular at 9:00 p.m.

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Does Santa Monica Pier do fireworks on 4th of July?

Although there are no firework shows offered in Santa Monica on the 4th of July, grab a few friends or the whole family and create your own 4th of July viewing party of the surrounding southern California area!

Do they do fireworks at Santa Monica Pier?

There are no fireworks in Santa Monica. Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier is open 365 days a year.

What time is the Santa Monica 4th of July parade?

"The official parade grandstand in front of the Ocean Park Library will have Santa Monica's two emcees, Evan Edwards and Rachael from Santa Monica Travel and Tourism. of July 4th from about 6:00 am until approximately 12pm."

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