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4th of July block party fun! Photo courtesy John McCoy for Gloria Molina Grand Park
4th of July block party fun! Photo courtesy John McCoy for Gloria Molina Grand Park
7/2/24 - By Toby B

4th of July weekend in Los Angeles is alight with fireworks, fun runs, parades, and more family-friendly events to add to your list for this weekend.

4th of July festivities will be everywhere this week in Los Angeles! Take in the red, white, and boom of fireworks over water, sporting arenas, and theme parks. Watch 4th of July parades marching by, go to carnivals, and more. The LA Convention Center gets animated with Anime Expo, and Pageant of the Masters turns its players into living works of art. The makings are here for a spectacular red, white, and blue weekend. 

For a complete list of all the dazzling 4th of July fireworks in Los Angeles, check out where to see 4th of July fireworks in Los Angeles and the best 4th of July activities that aren't fireworks if you choose to have a more low-key celebration. We wish you a Happy Independence Day, LA!

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Dance party! Photo courtesy of Anime Expo
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Best Things To Do 4th of July Weekend in Los Angeles

July 4th Fireworks Spectacular with Harry Connick Jr.

Hollywood
Tuesday-Thursday, July 2-4, 2024
The Grammy and Emmy winner Harry Connick Jr. teams up with the LA Phil for its annual Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular. Thomas Wilkins and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra perform patriotic favorites. READ MORE

Sierra Madre Fourth of July Festivities and Parade

Sierra Madre - FREE
Wednesday-Friday, July 3-5, 2024
Sierra Madre's 4th of July festivities are a 3-day affair.   Festivities start on Wednesday, July 3 with a community picnic in Memorial Park from 5pm  to 10:30pm. Highlights include live music by Groovy Lemon Pie, and bubble wrap fireworks, plus non-profit booths, kids activities, food trucks, and more. The town shows up for the Independence Day Parade starting at 10am on Thursday the 4th. The Parade starts on Sunnyside Avenue and moves east on Sierra Madre Blvd, ending at Rancho Road. Participants in the parade include community members, local businesses, classic... READ MORE

Anime Expo

DTLA
Thursday-Sunday, July 4-7, 2024
Anime fans and industry members head to the LA Convention Center for Anime Expo, an annual celebration of Japanese pop culture. READ MORE

4th of July Commemoration at the Reagan Library

Simi Valley - FREE
Thursday, July 4, 2024
To celebrate our Nation’s 248th birthday, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library is hosting a day full of fun, free family activities. The Charters of Freedom Monument -- life-size replicas of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights -- is unveiled as a part of the Independence Day ceremonies at 12pm.  READ MORE

Santa Monica 4th of July Parade

Santa Monica - FREE
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Main Street Santa Monica hosts its annual Fourth of July Parade. Neighbors, kids, bicycles, creative teams, marching bands, and civic-minded groups are all invited to march, and everyone is invited as spectators.  READ MORE

Ventura Fourth of July Street Fair & Pushem- Pullem Parade

Ventura - FREE
Thursday, July 4, 2024
The 47th annual parade in Downtown Ventura starts with a children's Pushem-Pullem Parade.  Participants can start lining up at 9am. The parade begins at 10am on Main Street in front of Cemetery Memorial Park and continues into Downtown Ventura, leading into the Street Fair.  READ MORE

4th of July 2024 in Huntington Beach

Huntington Beach - FREE
Thursday, July 4, 2024
The "largest 4th of July celebration west of the Mississippi" is back for its 120th year! Huntington Beach's Independence Day celebrations include a massive five-day pier festival, a 5k run, a decorating contest, a parade, and fireworks. The fireworks display lights up the sky on July 4th in the evening. READ MORE

The Messi Experience: A Dream Come True

Glassell Park
discount code available through July 7, 2024
The Messi Experience: A Dream Come True is inspired by Leo Messi's life and career. The immersive multimedia exhibit features nine thematic installations, including digital and physical games to learn soccer tricks from the GOAT. Fans journey through Messi’s most iconic career moments firsthand, from the details of his youth in his hometown to winning the World Cup in Qatar. READ MORE

San Juan Capistrano Celebration and Summer Carnival

San Juan Capistrano - FREE
Thursday, July 4, 2024
San Juan Capistrano's Independence Day festivities culminate in a July 4th fireworks show. READ MORE

Brea Annual 4th of July Country Fair

Brea - FREE
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Brea celebrates Independence Day with its annual 4th of July Country Fair. The partiotic fun at City Hall Park includes a pancake breakfast, live entertainment, kiddie parade, dog parade, classic car show, food, games, exhibits, and a Market Place area featuring handmade gifts. READ MORE

Redondo Beach Summer Music Festival 2024

Redondo Beach - FREE
Starts Thursday, July 4, 2024
The free concerts on Redondo Beach Pier come with an added bonus: the chance to see the sun set over the ocean. Thursday night concerts feature tribute bands. READ MORE

Coca-Cola July 4th Fest at Six Flags

Santa Clarita
Thursday-Saturday, July 4-6, 2024
The July 4th weekend festivities at Magic Mountain include a nightly fireworks show, presented by Coca-Cola for three days straight, starting July 4, 2024 and running through Saturday the 6th.   READ MORE

Culver City 4th of July Fireworks

Culver City
Thursday, July 4, 2024
The Culver City Fireworks have been going for more than 50 years. The festivities are held on the campus of West LA College. The event promises an aerial show with fireworks firing from multiple sites and no bad viewing spots.  In addition to fireworks, the evening includes live music, food trucks, games, and prizes. READ MORE

Long Beach July 4th Fireworks

Long Beach - FREE
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Long Beach's 4th of July fireworks spectacular can be viewed from many spots on the harbor, including Shoreline Village, the Pike Outlets, the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, the Aquarium of the Pacific,Rainbow Harbor,  and more. Make sure to arrive early to secure a parking spot and viewing spot, as all locations are first come, first served.  The fireworks show begins when the sun has set.  READ MORE

4th of July Block Party and Drone Show

DTLA - FREE
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Downtown's Gloria Molina Grand Park and The Music Center host a block party, touted as Los Angeles County’s largest free July 4th celebration.​ Music performances showcasing L.A.’s global and diverse sounds are presented on two stages.  In addition to a Independence Day fireworks, Grizzly Entertainment performs a spectacular drone show. This year also welcomes the return of the Gloria Molina Grand Park Ferris Wheel.  And as if that wasn't enough, the park presents a digital playground for children and families to explore digital and Augmented... READ MORE

Marina del Rey July 4th Fireworks

Marina del Rey - FREE
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Marina del Rey's annual fireworks are one of the best free displays in the city. The show commences at 9pm and lasts about 20 minutes.  This display is launched from a barge off of the marina's South Jetty. The 10-minute fireworks show can be seen from all over the Marina, the loudspeakers with the corresponding soundtrack are set up at Burton Chace Park and Fisherman's Village. READ MORE

Pacific Palisades 4th of July Parade and Fireworks Show

Pacific Palisades
Thursday, July 4, 2024
The annual Pacific Palisades Fourth of July Parade kicks off at 2pm. Children can participate in the Kids on Bikes competition to win for best decorated bike. Don't forget about the fireworks at Pali High at night.  READ MORE

LA Galaxy vs. LAFC Fireworks Night

Pasadena
Thursday, July 4, 2024
The much-anticipated LAFC vs. LA Galaxy match is on July 4 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena this year. Soccer fans can cheer on their favorite local team and enjoy a fireworks display after the game. Children 2 and older require a ticket.  READ MORE

Dodger Game with Independence Day Fireworks

Elysian Park
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Families can enjoy some red, white, and Dodger Blue fun, with fireworks displays following the game. The Dodgers battle the Arizona D-backs (game starts at 6:10pm). After the game, the sky is lit with fireworks. READ MORE

4th of July Celebration at Universal Studios Hollywood

Universal City
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Incendio! Fireworks light up the skies at Universal Studios Hollywood's 4th of July celebration. READ MORE

Disney's Celebrate America - A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky

Anaheim
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Disney is pausing its normal nighttime spectaculars to celebrate our country with a star-spangled performance. This unique, one-night-only fireworks display features the incredible fireworks Disney is known for, set to patriotic music.  READ MORE

Arboretum Summer Nights

Arcadia
Starts Friday, July 5, 2024
The Arboretum hosts concerts on select Friday Nights, featuring live music from local bands. Children's activities are offered during the concert, including family-friendly crafts, lawn games and storytelling. Bring lawn chairs, beach umbrellas and/or blankets as well as a picnic-style dinner; refreshments available for purchase from the Peacock Cafe. READ MORE

Tustin Summer Movies in the Park

Tustin - FREE
Starts Friday, July 5, 2024
Tustin celebrates summer with free movies on Friday nights, held in a different park each week. Movies shown in 2024 include Trolls Band Together, Prince and the Frog, and Sing 2. READ MORE

Shakespeare by the Sea 2024

Rossmoor - FREE
Friday & Saturday, July 5-6, 2024
Shakespeare by the Sea returns for another season of free outdoor theatre. The 2024 season opens with performances of Cardenio at Long Beach's Recreation Park. READ MORE

Bird Walk at King Gillette Ranch

Calabasas - FREE Saturday, July 6, 2024
Discover some of the beautiful birds of Southern California on a guided bird walk. The trail is easy and less than a mile long—perfect for tiny adventurers.  READ MORE

Drop-In Workshops for Families: Claymation

Mid-Wilshire
Saturday, July 6, 2024
July’s Drop-in Workshop for Families at the Academy Museum is inspired by the art of Claymation, and the different forms of animation found in the Inventing Worlds and Characters: Animation gallery.   READ MORE

Alhambra Movies in the Park 2024

Alhambra - FREE
Saturday, July 6, 2024
The family-friendly screenings at the Alhambra Park Bandshell come with a little something extra: guests might be treated to a kids concert,  bubbles, or character appearances. READ MORE

Parks Make Life Better! with Movies in the Park 2024

Culver City - FREE
Saturday, July 6, 2024
Culver City Parks, Recreation and Community Services is celebrating summer with movies at various parks throughout the area. Gates open at 7pm for each outdoor movie. Bring your own blankets, camping chairs, and snacks for these free events.  READ MORE

Campfire Programs at Malibu Creek State Park

Calabasas - FREE
Saturday, July 6, 2024
Malibu Creek State Park offers free informative one-hour programs in the campground amphitheater on Saturday evenings this season.  In July,  you'd have to be a cold-hearted snake not to love a visit with the Reptile Family! READ MORE

Pageant of the Masters

Laguna Beach
Opens Saturday, July 6, 2024
Actors, designers, and a full orchestra recreate great works of art as living pictures in a hillside amphitheater under the stars in the Pageant of the Masters, Laguna's signature nightly summertime event. READ MORE

Tournament of Cheeseburgers

DTLA
Sunday, July 7, 2024
It's been 100 years since '16-year-old Lionel Sternberger first put cheese on a hamburger and served it to a customer,' as a plaque on the former site of The Rite Spot roadside stand in Pasadena proclaims. LAist is teaming up with Smorgasburg LA to celebrate this anniversary with a Tournament of Cheeseburgers event to highlight the independent operations and communities that make SoCal's burger culture unique. READ MORE

2024 Summer Sounds Free Concert Series

West Hollywood - FREE
Sunday, July 7, 2024
West Hollywood's free summer concert series opens with an early evening featuring Blanco y Negro, Andre Cruz and Chris Lujan, DJ Monalisa.  All concerts are held at Plummer Park this year. Picnics, blankets, and low chairs recommended. Seating is not provided. READ MORE

Laguna Beach's 2024 Music in the Park

Laguna Beach - FREE
Sunday, July 7, 2024
Bluebird Park in Laguna Beach offers free family-friendly concerts on Sundays throughout the summer.   READ MORE
Enjoy summer movies with the majestic Queen Mary as the backdrop. Photo courtesy of The Queen Mary
Enjoy summer movies with the majestic Queen Mary as the backdrop. Photo courtesy of The Queen Mary

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Places featured in this article:

Various locations in Sierra Madre, including Memorial Park
Main Street Farmers' Market
Ventura's Downtown District, including
Shoreline Village
Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
Various parks in Tustin