I decided to do a little research and cull together the top LA 4th of July celebrations so you could plan your Independence Day festivities. Most places encourage people to come early for parking purposes. Scroll down to the bottom for details regarding the muscle show at Venice Beach.
DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES
4th of July Block Party in Grand Park
Hosted by Anthony Valadez from KCRW with performances by Jungle Fire and La Santa Cecilia. Food trucks galore. No visitors can bring alcohol into the park but it's DOG FRIENDLY! Still I'm told not to bring animals to fireworks shows. You can understand why.
FESTIVITIES BEGIN AT: 3pm
THE WORKS BEGIN AT: 9pm
WHERE: 200 North Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012
COST: Attendance is FREE.
TIP: Take the Red or Purple line to Civic Center/Grand Park Station. To plan your Metro journey click
METRO TRIP PLANNER.
INFO: http://www.grandparkla.org 323.887.4427
FESTIVITIES BEGIN AT: 3pm
THE WORKS BEGIN AT: 9pm
WHERE: 200 North Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012
COST: Attendance is FREE.
TIP: Take the Red or Purple line to Civic Center/Grand Park Station. To plan your Metro journey click
METRO TRIP PLANNER.
INFO: http://www.grandparkla.org 323.887.4427
HOLLYWOOD
Josh Groban July 4th Fireworks Spectacular
Hollywood
Bowl, July 2nd, 3rd & 4th.
Josh Groban will be performing, Patriotic Music will be played, and of course a fireworks display will be boomed out. So nice at the Bowl, under the stars.
FESTIVITIES BEGIN AT: 7:30pm
THE WORKS BEGIN AT: 9pm (approximately). I am guestimating as it's not said on the site.
WHERE: The Hollywood Bowl, 2301 North Highland Ave., Hollywood, CA
COST: Ticket costs vary. At the moment it says tickets are still available for July 2nd and none for the 3rd & 4th. Still, season ticket holders may release their seats closer to the event so keep checking. You can also always try Stubhub and Craigslist.
TIP: Consider taking the Metro. You'll save on gas and there's bound to be traffic, especially in this area. Take it to the Hollywood/Vine Station. You can also get out at Cahuenga Blvd/John Anson Ford Theatre Stop. To plan your Metro journey click METRO TRIP PLANNER.
INFO: http://www.hollywoodbowl.com (323) 850-2000
FESTIVITIES BEGIN AT: 7:30pm
THE WORKS BEGIN AT: 9pm (approximately). I am guestimating as it's not said on the site.
WHERE: The Hollywood Bowl, 2301 North Highland Ave., Hollywood, CA
COST: Ticket costs vary. At the moment it says tickets are still available for July 2nd and none for the 3rd & 4th. Still, season ticket holders may release their seats closer to the event so keep checking. You can also always try Stubhub and Craigslist.
TIP: Consider taking the Metro. You'll save on gas and there's bound to be traffic, especially in this area. Take it to the Hollywood/Vine Station. You can also get out at Cahuenga Blvd/John Anson Ford Theatre Stop. To plan your Metro journey click METRO TRIP PLANNER.
INFO: http://www.hollywoodbowl.com (323) 850-2000
HUNTINGTON BEACH
Independence Day Celebration at Huntington Beach
You want old-fashioned? This should really hit the spot. This parade that they're doing has been going on since 1904. They call it the “largest and oldest parade of its kind west of the Mississippi.” There's also a special breakfast, 5K run/walk, bands, clowns, celebrities, floats and what promises to be a spectacular fireworks display over the ocean.
FESTIVITIES (including The Parade) BEGIN AT: 10am
THE WORKS BEGIN AT: 9pm
WHERE: Festival at Pier Plaza at Huntington Beach Pier, Parade runs along Main Street from Pacific Coast Highway to Clay Ave.
COST: Check their website for VIP ticket details and reserved parade and fireworks seating. Otherwise this event is FREE.
TIP: Parking might be gnarly. I know there's the Main Street Parking Structure off of 3rd between Walnut & Olive. They charge a $27 flat fee. Otherwise -- especially if you don't get there early -- be prepared to walk.
INFO: www.hb4thofjuly.org
FESTIVITIES (including The Parade) BEGIN AT: 10am
THE WORKS BEGIN AT: 9pm
WHERE: Festival at Pier Plaza at Huntington Beach Pier, Parade runs along Main Street from Pacific Coast Highway to Clay Ave.
COST: Check their website for VIP ticket details and reserved parade and fireworks seating. Otherwise this event is FREE.
TIP: Parking might be gnarly. I know there's the Main Street Parking Structure off of 3rd between Walnut & Olive. They charge a $27 flat fee. Otherwise -- especially if you don't get there early -- be prepared to walk.
INFO: www.hb4thofjuly.org
LONG BEACH
The Queen Mary
Buy your tickets IN ADVANCE! During the day there are tons of events: Potato sack races, swing dancers, a Beatles cover band, even an Uncle Sam on stilts. The Queen Mary
FESTIVITIES BEGIN AT: Noon
THE WORKS BEGIN AT: 9pm
WHERE: 1126 Queen's Highway
COST: FREE general admission to active duty military w/ID and military in uniform; $5 off for military veterans w/proof of service. Tickets: $39.99 for adults ($59.99 for VIP), $19.99 for children 3 and up ($39.99 for VIP), Children 2 and under are free. Get the details on their website.
INFO: http://www.queenmary.com 877.342.0738
MARINA DEL REY
Fireworks are launched from a barge across the Marina's main channel. Beautiful, simple and fun.
THE WORKS BEGIN AT: 9:15 pm
THE WORKS BEGIN AT: 9:15 pm
WHERE: Burton Chace Park (13650 Mindanao Way) and Fisherman's Village (13755 Fiji Way) are premier viewing locations.
COST: Parking fees range from $7 - $10
TIP: They say ample parking is available in the area but they also encourage you to come early. As for other modes of transportation know that the WaterBus will be operating from 11am to midnight and the Beach Shuttle will be running from 10am to 8pm. If you're driving, check our their site for street closure information...
INFO: http://beaches.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/dbh 310.305.9545
TIP: They say ample parking is available in the area but they also encourage you to come early. As for other modes of transportation know that the WaterBus will be operating from 11am to midnight and the Beach Shuttle will be running from 10am to 8pm. If you're driving, check our their site for street closure information...
INFO: http://beaches.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/dbh 310.305.9545
THE PACIFIC PALISADES
PALISADES AMERICANISM PARADE
PALISADES AMERICANISM PARADE
This is the way to go. I mean they really go all out. There's an old fashioned Independence Day Parade followed by entertainment and a fireworks display with a concert by Foo Fighter Chris Shiflett and the band The Dead Peasants. There's so much going on here it's mind boggling. They have a house contest. They dress up their houses and have a contest about it. No kidding. Here's a taste of what July 4th in The Palisades is like, check this out:
Yeah, they have skydivers, too. Unbelievable.
THE FESTIVITIES BEGIN AT: Skydivers begin at 1:50pm. The parade's at 2pm.
THE WORKS BEGIN AT: 9pm but the gates open at 6pm.
WHERE: For the Parade-- Sunset Blvd. in Pacific Palisades between via de la Paz and Drummond St., For the entertainment and fireworks-- Palisades Charter High School.
COST: The parade is FREE, reserved grandstand tickets for a fee, Concert $5
INFO: www.palisadesparade.org
THE FESTIVITIES BEGIN AT: Skydivers begin at 1:50pm. The parade's at 2pm.
THE WORKS BEGIN AT: 9pm but the gates open at 6pm.
WHERE: For the Parade-- Sunset Blvd. in Pacific Palisades between via de la Paz and Drummond St., For the entertainment and fireworks-- Palisades Charter High School.
COST: The parade is FREE, reserved grandstand tickets for a fee, Concert $5
INFO: www.palisadesparade.org
PORTER RANCH
4th of July Spectacular in Porter Ranch
FREE festival and fireworks show at Shepherd of the Hills Church in Porter Ranch. They get like 60,000 people at this event and encourage you to bring your sunscreen, lawn chairs and coolers (but no alcohol. That's where they draw the line). Moon bounces and face painting for the children, an outdoor stage show as well as tons of food trucks and stands with hot dogs, shaved ice, tacos, you name it. And of course a spectacular fireworks display.
FESTIVITIES BEGIN AT: 4:30pm
THE WORKS BEGIN AT: The site did not say
WHERE: Shepherd of the Hills Church, 19700 Rinaldi Street, Porter Ranch, CA 91326
COST: FREE
TIP: FREE ample parking. Don't stress.
FESTIVITIES BEGIN AT: 4:30pm
THE WORKS BEGIN AT: The site did not say
WHERE: Shepherd of the Hills Church, 19700 Rinaldi Street, Porter Ranch, CA 91326
COST: FREE
TIP: FREE ample parking. Don't stress.
INFO: www.theshepherd.org
THE 4TH ANNUAL AMERICAFEST AT THE ROSE BOWL
This is hands-down one of the largest
fireworks displays in Southern California with music and food vendors and even a motorcycle stunt show.
FESTIVITIES BEGIN AT: The parking lot opens at 10am, the Food Court at 2pm and the Stadium at 6:30pm. Stunt show at 7pm.
THE WORKS BEGIN AT: 9:05pm
WHERE: The Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena,
COST: $13 for General Admission,$25 reserved, $30 premium, Kids 7 and under and Active Military with ID FREE. CASH ONLY at the stadium. Parking is $20 CASH.
TIP: Get advanced tickets from www.ticketmaster.com
FESTIVITIES BEGIN AT: The parking lot opens at 10am, the Food Court at 2pm and the Stadium at 6:30pm. Stunt show at 7pm.
THE WORKS BEGIN AT: 9:05pm
WHERE: The Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena,
COST: $13 for General Admission,$25 reserved, $30 premium, Kids 7 and under and Active Military with ID FREE. CASH ONLY at the stadium. Parking is $20 CASH.
TIP: Get advanced tickets from www.ticketmaster.com
INFO:
www.rosebowlstadium.com/RoseBowl_Americafest.php. CA. 626.577.3100.
STUDIO CITY
July 4th Fireworks Festival
in Studio City
Right on a back lot at Radford Studios, there's a Beach Boys cover band, The Television and Motion Picture Club will put on a car show and for $20 extra, you can get a rooftop wristband to watch The Works on the roof. There's also a kid's zone with bouncy fun houses and if you want to go VIP, you'll find yourself in an air-conditioned sound stage, will hear live music, can drink FREE drinks and there's something about special parking. :)
FESTIVITIES BEGIN AT: 5:00PM. Gates open at 4:30pm.
THE WORKS BEGIN AT: It doesn't say on the site.
WHERE: CBS Studio Center, 4024 Radford Ave., Studio City, Los Angeles
COST: General Admission tickets for kids under 5 are FREE. Adults $20, Children 6-12 $10 -- add $20 for rooftop viewing access. VIP Tickets for Adults are $100. For kids age 3-5 they're $15. For kids 6-12 $50. Parking is FREE for all and VIP ticket holders get special valet parking.
INFO: www.studiocitychamber.com 818.655.5916
FESTIVITIES BEGIN AT: 5:00PM. Gates open at 4:30pm.
THE WORKS BEGIN AT: It doesn't say on the site.
WHERE: CBS Studio Center, 4024 Radford Ave., Studio City, Los Angeles
COST: General Admission tickets for kids under 5 are FREE. Adults $20, Children 6-12 $10 -- add $20 for rooftop viewing access. VIP Tickets for Adults are $100. For kids age 3-5 they're $15. For kids 6-12 $50. Parking is FREE for all and VIP ticket holders get special valet parking.
INFO: www.studiocitychamber.com 818.655.5916
finally...
It might not be fireworks but I bet it's going to be fascinating:
It might not be fireworks but I bet it's going to be fascinating:
VENICE
Mr. & Mrs. Muscle Beach, Venice Beach
Body building pageant on the beach.
FESTIVITIES BEGIN AT: 10am (pre-judging)
FINALS BEGIN AT: 1pm
COST: FREE
WHERE: Venice Recreation Center, 1800 Ocean Front Walk, Venice Beach
INFO: californiabeachbodybuilding.com, 310.399.2775
By the way, if anyone has any other suggestions and also good spots from which to see fireworks, etc., please feel free to post in the Comments Section.
ENJOY!
FESTIVITIES BEGIN AT: 10am (pre-judging)
FINALS BEGIN AT: 1pm
COST: FREE
WHERE: Venice Recreation Center, 1800 Ocean Front Walk, Venice Beach
INFO: californiabeachbodybuilding.com, 310.399.2775
By the way, if anyone has any other suggestions and also good spots from which to see fireworks, etc., please feel free to post in the Comments Section.
ENJOY!
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