The Complete Guide to LA’s 4th of July Celebrations & Fireworks 2023
Downtown: LA Drone Show- Gloria Molina Grand Park
Reinventing Downtown L.A.’s largest free Fourth of July celebration. For the first time in the park’s 10-year history, an incredible drone show—not traditional fireworks—will light up the night sky.
L.A.’s ultimate July 4th neighborhood party will be spread across the six city blocks that comprise Gloria Molina Grand Park. Attendees are welcome to bring a picnic or enjoy a variety of delectable food and snack options for purchase from L.A.’s favorite gourmet food trucks, including tacos, barbecue, burgers, vegan, desserts and more. Alcohol is not permitted in the park and will not be sold at the event.
Marina del Rey: 4th of JULY Fireworks- Burton Chace Park
Fire Works Begin at: 9 pm The show lasts 20 minutes
The fireworks show on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 starts at 9 p.m. and lasts 20 minutes. This is a popular event, with visitors traveling to the area from throughout the Southland. Plan to arrive as early as 1 p.m. and stay in the Marina to avoid traffic..
Click button to view 4th of July Fireworks flyer. For questions, please call 424-526-7777.
Culver City: 4th of July Celebration– West LA College
Fire Works Begin at: Dust The show lasts 20 minutes
Don’t miss the Independence Day Fireworks Show at West Los Angeles College produced by the Culver City Exchange Club. Fireworks, food trucks, live music, prizes and lots of family fun! Funds raised go to local youth-focused charities.
Admission: $10 per person; children age 0-4 years are FREE!
Parking: $20 per car.
Time: Doors open at 3:30pm. Fireworks at dusk.
How to Access Campus: Pedestrians enter the campus from Overland at 9000 Overland Avenue. Vehicles enter campus at 10100 Jefferson Blvd, Culver City 90230. The Culver City Bus will provide a shuttle from the Culver City Westfield Mall and the Culver City Expo line station to the campus.
Not Permitted: Alcohol or Dogs are not permitted on the college grounds.
Hollywood Bowl
Concert Starts: July 4th 5:30pm Fireworks take place at the end of the concert.
Pasadena: The Rose Bowl-
Cancelled for 2023
The 2023 AmericaFest event has been replaced by the LA Galaxy vs. LAFC Season Opener Soccer match.
Griffith Observatory
Angels Point
The hidden gem of Angel’s Point is located in Elysian Park and overlooks Dodger Stadium, along with DTLA, Hollywood and Santa Monica. You can turn your head whichever way you want and you will see sparks fly! It’s definitely one of the best places to watch fireworks on New Year’s Eve in LA.
Other Independence Day Celebrations Include
Alhambra:
July 4: Fireworks July 4th Celebration 4:00pm
Join us on Tuesday, July 4th, for the Annual Fourth of July Event taking place throughout Recreation Park! Daytime events will be from 10:00am to 3:00pm and Evening events from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. Then the fireworks show will start at 9:00pm after the Evening events conclude. The streets will be closed around the park to allow you to safely enjoy all the festivities we have planned!
Altadena:
JULY 1: Fourth of July Fireworks 9:30pm
Aracadia:
July 1: Patriotic Festival & Fireworks
Artesia:
JULY 3-4: 4th Of July Celebration
Join us for our annual 4th of July Celebration at Artesia Park! Bring your families and have a picnic at the park during the day! Family Games begin at 5pm, Live Music by Amor Prohibido: A Selena Tribute band, and our fireworks show starts at 9pm. It will be a fun day at the park that you won’t want to miss!
Belmont Shore:
JULY 4: July 4th Bike Parade 10:00am
MORE THAN 400 kids expected in Justin Rudd’s “Great American 4th of July Kids Bike Parade” presented by Rudd’s nonprofit 501c3 “Community Action Team (CAT).” Free event, but please consider bringing some peanut butter or tuna for area food banks.
• Kids patriotic speech contest, 9:50 a.m., free, register on-site
• Bike parade, all ages, 10 a.m., free
• Kids patriotic costume contest,10:30 a.m. (after the parade), free, register on-site
– Bike Parade will start at the Granada Ave. boat launch ramp and head east down the bike path, cross the street at Ocean Blvd., and continue south on 54th Place and Bay Shore Drive, then U-turn at Second Street. 54th Place and Bay Shore Drive are closed to vehicles that morning. www.BikeParade.com
Big Bear Lake:
JULY 4: 4th Of July Fireworks Spectacular 8:45 – 9:15pm
Imagine it – an evening on Big Bear Lake, floating on the water and watching spectacular fireworks explode overhead. Or, maybe you’re seeing it from a beautiful vantage point you hiked to on the trails. Wherever you are, the 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular is truly a sight to behold!
Visible from the water, shoreline and some trail vantage points. Starts between 8:45-9:15 PM, runs approximately 30-40 mins
The Fireworks Spectacular explodes over Big Bear Lake every July 4th and is FREE to spectators. Local radio station KBHR airs a musical accompaniment to the show on 93.3 FM and 102.5 FM.
Burbank:
JULY 4: 4th Of July Fireworks Display: Starlight Bowl 9:00pm
Calabasas:
JULY 4: July 4th Fireworks 9:00pm
Camarillo:
JULY 4: July 4th Fireworks Show 9:00pm
The City of Camarillo is hosting its 2023 Independence Day Fireworks Show on Tuesday, July 4th at 9pm. This year again, the fireworks show will be hosted from the Camarillo Premium Outlet parking lots, and the best way to view the fireworks is to park and watch with family and friends.
This year’s show is entirely aerial. Viewers will be able to see the show from any of the Outlet Mall parking lots looking towards the direction of the ocean.
The 18-minute firework display begins promptly at 9:00 p.m. Parking is first come, first served. Parking spaces cannot be reserved, so please arrive early for best selection. No entry after 8:45 p.m. when road closures go into effect. Fireworks will also be visible from the surrounding areas, so we encourage you to find a safe location to observe the show. Admission is FREE; no ticket is needed. No additional activities are planned.
Listen to the fireworks soundtrack wherever you are watching by tuning your car radio to 95.1 KBBY. This is a smoke-free event. No alcohol or cannabis allowed. For your pet’s safety, no pets are allowed. Personal fireworks are prohibited at the event and illegal throughout the city.
Carson:
JULY 4: LA Galaxy Post Game 4th of July Fireworks Game: 7:30 p.m.
Catalina Island:
JULY 4: 4th Of July Festivities & Fireworks 9:00pm
USC Marching Band Performance / 3-4 pm
Enjoy a live performance by the USC Trojan Marching Band on Wrigley Stage.
Home & Business Decorating Contest
Event tentative. Prizes for Best Theme, Overall Decoration and Most Patriotic. Judging begins at 10 am.
Home & Business Decorating Contest winners are awarded Catalina Island Gift Certificates:
1st place $100, 2nd place $50, 3rd place $25
Golf Cart Parade / 1 pm
Come dress yourself, dress your cart, or play the part!! Decorate your float for the 2023 theme (A Green Island in a Blue Ocean – Creating a Sustainable Future for Avalon), or the good ol’ red, white & blue. Parade categories: Best of Parade, Best Use of Recyclable Materials (1st, 2nd & 3rd place), Most Patriotic, Most Sustainable Float.
Parade line up meets along Casino Way between 12-12.30 pm.
Dinghy Parade / 3:30 pm
Organized by the Catalina Island Yacht Club. Jump in your dinghy and motor through the Avalon Bay moorings or watch from the shoreline.
Live Music
On Wrigley Stage throughout the day and evening with our own local bands.
Undercover / 3-5 pm
Grupo Proyecto / 5-7 pm
Los Islenos / 7-9 pm
Avalon Fireworks Harbor Cruise / 8:30 pm
Enjoy Catalina’s historic fireworks show from Avalon Bay. Board the Cyclone power boat and head out on the water for a unique perspective of Catalina’s historic 4th of July fireworks celebration. You’ll be right in the middle of the action, as the rocket’s red glare and bombs bursting in air light up the nighttime skies over Avalon Bay. Buy tickets online.
Fireworks Show over Avalon Bay / 9pm (approx.)
Grab a chair or blanket and set up a spot on one of Avalon’s main beaches or just watch from your boat, hotel, vacation rental or favorite downtown spot.
USC Marching Band Performance
Enjoy a live performance downtown and on Wrigley Stage before and after the Fireworks Show.
Check back frequently as information is updated.
Support the celebration, donate today. All (tax deductible) donations to the City of Avalon go towards supporting the fireworks show and the USC marching band’s performance in the parade.
Hollywood:
JULY 4: Hollywood Bowl July 4th Fireworks Spectacular with The Beach Boys 7:30
One of LA’s favorite summer traditions!
JULY 4: Universal Studios Hollywood July 4th Fireworks 2022: 9:00pm
Don’t Miss the Star-Spangled Celebration in the Park. Celebrate Independence Day with live performances, festive décor, and the sky filled with fireworks.
La Crescenta:
JULY 4: July 4th Crescenta Valley Fireworks 9:00pm
La Verne:
JULY 4: July 4th Fireworks Show & Concert 7:00pm
Parade “HONORING OUR PAST, PROTECTING OUR FUTURE” Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Starts at the corner of 10th street and “D” Street, travels south to Bonita Avenue, west on Bonita Avenue to Magnolia, south on Magnolia to Third Street, east on Third Street to “G” Street, north on “G” Street to Bonita Avenue, west on Bonita Avenue to “F” Street, North on “F” Street to 8th Street, west on 8th Street to “D” Street and north on “D” Street. (For visual instructions, please see map link below)
Entries: Bands, floats, classic cars, decorated bicycles, wheelchairs, and much more. Volunteers are needed and welcome! For more information, call 909-596-8794.
Please note, the City of La Verne limits the placement of chairs, tents, blankets, or other items to reserve areas on the parade route to only 24 hours in advance.
- The street closures begin at 9:30 AM.
- The pre-parade Harley ride will begin at 9:40 AM.
- The rest of the 4th of July Parade will follow at 10:00 AM.
Enjoy a safe parade! In a hometown parade, many spectators are likely to know the people participating in the parade. In all the excitement of the day, some spectators may feel the desire to run into the street to pick up candy or to greet a friend/neighbor who is in the parade. Please help keep our parade safe by remaining in the spectator areas and not walking or running into the route during the parade. We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to enjoying a safe 4th of July in La Verne!
Fireworks Show, Vendors and More!
Theme: Home Sweet Home
Time: Gates open – 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM Show time | 9:30 PM Show concludes
Location: Bonita High School, 3102 “D” Street
Admission: CASH ONLY | $12 per person (5 and up) | Children 4 and under are free | Pre-sale discount of $2 per ticket if bought before July 4th.
Tickets: For ticket locations, contact the Community Services Office at 909-596-8700
Entertainment: Cold Duck
Long Beach:
JULY 4: 4th Of July Fireworks At Waterfront 9:00pm
The Long Beach waterfront will host spectacular fireworks events for Independence Day, including a free show at the Downtown waterfront on July 4, and a ticketed event, Big Bang on the Bay, in Alamitos Bay on July 3. Check it out!
Monrovia:
JULY 4: 4th Of July Fireworks & Celebration 9:00pm
The City of Monrovia is excited to announce our 4th of July celebration! We invite you to join us as we celebrate our Nation’s birthday! Enjoy live music, entertainment, dancing, and a Fireworks Show!
Date: Tuesday, July 4
Time: 7:00 – 9:30 p.m.
- 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. – Live Entertainment – OC Groove, Funk Band
- 9:00 – Fireworks Show!
Location: Library Park, 321 S. Myrtle Ave.
Pacific Palisades:
JULY 4: July 4th Parade, Flyover & Fireworks 9:00pm
Palisades July 4th Parade will be held on July 4, 2023, starting at 2:00 p.m.
Kids on Bikes at 1 pm
All Patriotic Pups are asked to meet between 1:00 and 1:45 at Palisades Elementary School
Porter Ranch:
JULY 4: 4th of July Fireworks Show at Shepherd Church. 9:00pm
19700 Rinaldi St. Porter Ranch, CA
In celebration of our nation’s independence, we are thrilled to light up the night sky at our annual 4th of July Fireworks Show at Shepherd Church. For the latest information on this year’s event please read below.
Rancho Palos Verdes:
JULY 4: July 4th Park Concert & Celebration 11:00am – 4:00pm
Redondo Beach:
JULY 4: July 4th Fest & Drone Show: Riviera Village 9:00pm
Torrance:
JULY 4: 4th Of July Fireworks Show: Civic Center 9:00pm
The City of Torrance is pleased to announce the return of the Fourth of July Fireworks Show! The spectacular 25-minute show on Monday, July 4th begins at 9 p.m. The show will feature a patriotic soundtrack to complement the 1,220 shells being fired.
Upland:
JULY 4:July 4th ‘Light Up The Night’ Fireworks Spectacular 9:00pm
oin the City of Upland as we Light Up The Night on Tuesday, July 4, at Cable Airport. The evening will feature live entertainment from Pop Vision, food & merchandise vendors, beer garden, airplane display, kid zone, and spectacular fireworks show. Be sure to get your tickets early, before they sell out!
EVENT SCHEDULE:
3:30 p.m.: Off-Site Parking Opens
4:00 p.m.: Gates Open
4:30 p.m.: Airplane Display
5:30 p.m.: Stage Games & Contests
6:40 p.m.: Official Welcome Presentation
6:30 p.m.: Live Entertainment
7:00 p.m.: Live Performance by Pop Vision Band
9:00 p.m.: Fireworks Spectacular
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!:
*Pre-Sale: $10 Per Person
*Credit card (Visa, MasterCard, AmEx), debit card, and cash accepted at all locations.
*Tickets will not be sold at Cable Airport on July 4.
*Children 2 years of age and under are free.
Westchester:
JULY 4: LAX Coastal July 4th Parade 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
The chamber is excited to present this event on Monday, July 4th at 11 AM down Loyola Blvd. from Westchester Park to LMU. Our 2022 parade theme is “Yours for a Better Community: Celebrating the Best of America,” in honor of Howard Drollinger’s 100th birthday. Howard was an entrepreneur and philanthropist, who would sign all of his letters with “Yours for a Better Westchester.” He was also one of the chamber’s founders, as well as a past chairman. His legacy continues in the LAX Coastal area through his daughter, Karen Dial, who is President of Drollinger Properties and the Drollinger Charitable Foundation. Karen will serve as this year’s Grand Marshal.
Woodland Hills:
JULY 4: July 4th Fireworks & Concerts: Warner Park 9:00pm
FREE Breathtaking Fireworks!
With one of the most spectacular fireworks displays in Southern California, Bob Blumenfield’s July 4th Extravaganza delights with a free concert and 20-minute spectacular fireworks display and accommodates up to 20,000 people in the park. Thousands more tune in to view and listen from neighboring residences and community areas. The event takes place on July 4th of each year from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Come early!
Parking fees are a donation to Valley Cultural Foundation and allow us to continue our longstanding tradition of bringing music and the arts to our West Valley.
General admission is FREE
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