4th of July Weekend in Los Angeles: Fireworks, Parades, and More Things To Do With Kids

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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