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The Pacific Park Ferris Wheel, photo by alexc43, courtesy of the Santa Monica Boardwalk.
The Pacific Park Ferris Wheel, photo by alexc43, courtesy of the Santa Monica Boardwalk.
7/2/25 - 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!

Please note, several local Independence Day events have been canceled or postponed, among them the annual celebration in Gloria Molina Grand Park. 

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July 4th Fireworks Spectacular photo courtesy of the Hollywood Bowl.
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Best Things To Do 4th of July Weekend in Los Angeles

July 4th Fireworks Spectacular with Earth, Wind & Fire

Hollywood
Wednesday - Friday, July 2 - 4, 2025
Nine-time Grammy Award-winning icons Earth, Wind & Fire team up with the LA Phil for its annual Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular. Together with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, conductor Thomas Wilkins, and a sky full of fireworks, the party-starting Rock & Roll Hall of Famers make it a huge July Fourth at the Bowl. READ MORE

Redondo Beach Summer Music Festival 2025

Redondo Beach - FREE
Starts Thursday, July 3, 2025
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

Sierra Madre Fourth of July Festivities and Parade

Sierra Madre - FREE
Thursday & Friday, July 3 & 4, 2025
Sierra Madre's 4th of July festivities are a 2-day affair.   Festivities start on Thursday, 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 Friday 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 3 - 6, 2025
Anime fans and industry members head to the LA Convention Center for Anime Expo, an annual celebration of Japanese pop culture. READ MORE

Long Beach July 4th Fireworks

Long Beach - FREE
Friday, July 4, 2025
Looking to add an experience to your 4th of July festivities? For the first time in several years, The Queen Mary is hosting a family-friendly night of fun aboard the ship, complete with excellent viewing for the fireworks show. Tickets are available for purchase online. Long Beach's 4th of July fireworks spectacular can be viewed from many spots on the harbor. READ MORE

4th of July Commemoration at the Reagan Library

Simi Valley - FREE
Friday, July 4, 2025
To celebrate our Nation’s birthday, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library is hosting a day full of fun, free family activities. This event launches a year-long commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the birth of the United States and the signing of the Declaration of Independence, starting this year on July 4th and concluding on the actual 250th birthday, July 4, 2026. READ MORE

Santa Monica 4th of July Parade

Santa Monica - FREE
Friday, July 4, 2025
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.  2025's  parade celebrates the Arts, showcasing the vibrant artistic spirit of the Santa Monica community. READ MORE

July 4th at the Nixon Library

Yorba Linda - FREE
Friday, July 4, 2025
The Nixon Library celebrates Independence Day with the help of another president:  President George Washington! The day of family fun starts at 10am. Guests can step back in time and watch the Continental Militia Skirmish, then hear from President Washington as he takes the stage in the East Room to share what life was like during the Revolutionary War.   READ MORE

Bob Blumenfield's July 4th Extravaganza

Woodland Hills - FREE
Friday, July 4, 2025
Enjoy a free concert by Strange Days, a The Doors tribute band, followed by a fantastic fireworks display in Woodland Hills. Food and retail vendors are also present. All the fun takes place at Warner Ranch Park. This free event draws a crowd upwards of 40,000 people every year. Parking costs $25.  READ MORE

Ventura Fourth of July Street Fair & Pushem- Pullem Parade

Ventura - FREE
Friday, July 4, 2025
The 48th 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 2025 in Huntington Beach

Huntington Beach - FREE
Friday, July 4, 2025
The "largest 4th of July celebration west of the Mississippi" is back! 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

San Juan Capistrano Celebration

San Juan Capistrano - FREE
Friday, July 4, 2025
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
Friday, July 4, 2025
Brea celebrates Independence Day with its annual 4th of July Country Fair. The patriotic 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

Marina del Rey July 4th Fireworks

Marina del Rey - FREE
Friday, July 4, 2025
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

Dodger Game with Independence Day Fireworks

Elysian Park
Friday, July 4, 2025
Families can enjoy some red, white, and Dodger Blue fun, with fireworks displays following the game. READ MORE

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

Anaheim
Friday, July 4, 2025
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

Star-Spangled Nights at Magic Mountain

Santa Clarita
Friday & Saturday, July 4 & 5, 2025
The July 4th weekend festivities at Magic Mountain include a nightly fireworks show, presented by M & M's on both July 4 and July 5. READ MORE

Shakespeare by the Sea 2025

Oak Park & Rancho Palos Verdes - FREE
Saturday & Sunday, July 5 (Oak Park) & Sunday, July 6 (Rancho Palos Verdes), 2025
Shakespeare by the Sea returns for another season of free outdoor theatre. The 2025 season opens with performances of  As You Like It at Long Beach's Recreation Park. READ MORE

Pageant of the Masters

Laguna Beach
Opens Saturday, July 5, 2025
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

NexGenLA Sneak Peek of the David Geffen Galleries at LACMA

Mid-Wilshire - FREE
Sunday, July 6, 2025
NexGenLA members can be among the first to step inside the David Geffen Galleries - before a single artwork is installed! Designed by world-renowned architect Peter Zumthor, this stunning new building sets the stage for a day of creativity and fun perfect for kids and their grown-ups. Guests can explore and create with hands-on workshops, family tours, puppet walkarounds, a scavenger hunt, and a DJ set at this exclusive preview of LACMA's next big adventure. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Various locations in Sierra Madre, including Memorial Park
Shoreline Village
Main Street Farmers' Market
Ventura's Downtown District, including