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Hollywood Bowl’s July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular: Earth, Wind & Fire and Thomas Wilkins conducting the Los Angeles Philharmonic, 7:30 p.m. July 2-4 ($47 and up (depending on the date; see Dozens of July 4th events in Los Angeles have been canceled or postponed amid fears over ICE raids, leaving communities afraid to gather. Community safety fears upend Independence Day plans. Celebrate the red, white and blue at the best 4th of July events in Los Angeles, including fireworks, drone shows and family-friendly activities Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. Irvine is hosting its first Fourth of July celebration with a community parade, live entertainment, and nighttime drone and fireworks shows. Fireworks begin at 9:45 p.m. Gloria Molina Grand Park once again hosts one of its signature Fourth of July event in Los Angeles, the 4th of July Block Party! This year’s celebration offers a vibrant mix of art activities, sports games, live music, and dance, alongside a variety of L.A.’s favorite food trucks. Where: Universal Studios Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA. When: July 4, 2025 – Park hours: 8:00 AM–10:00 PM; Fireworks at 9:00 PM. Good for kids? YES – perfect for families and movie lovers of all ages. 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. Pacific Palisades Fourth of July parade. This beach-centric event is the perfect way to do July 4th, L.A.-style. A group of red, white, and blue-themed skydivers will mark the start of the parade. Los Angeles welcomes Independence Day with a slate of barbecues, fireworks and poolside fun. Read on for how to celebrate the Fourth of July in the city. Calamigos Guest Ranch members and There are plenty of locations and events in L.A. County to take in Fourth of July fireworks and drone light shows, from a historic boat ride to a low-key lookout. Celebrate Independence Day 2025 in Southern California with the best 4th of July events for families! Discover parades, fireworks, concerts, cruises, and more in Los Angeles, Orange County, and beyond. Perfect for kids, teens, and patriotic fun lovers! 4th of July at Dodger Stadium. Location: 1000 Vin Scully Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Catch a baseball game, grab some amazing stadium food, and celebrate the game with fireworks as the Dodgers take on the Diamondbacks. The game starts at 6:10 pm. Grab your tickets here. Huntington Beach Fourth of July Celebration. Location: 325 Pacific Coast This is a guide to 2024 4th of July Events in Los Angeles including fireworks shows, drone shows, parades and more! From Independence Day concerts to fireworks and outdoor movies, read on for the best places in LA to celebrate America’s 248th birthday. The L.A. County Department of Parks and Recreation announced that this year's East Los Angeles Rockin' 4th of July celebration was canceled in response to the recent ICE activity. Santa Monica will feature multiple events, including a special July 4th parade beginning at 9:30 a.m. and a red, white, and blue light show on the Pacific Wheel at Pacific Park, visible nightly Hollywood Bowl’s July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular: Earth, Wind & Fire and Thomas Wilkins conducting the Los Angeles Philharmonic, 7:30 p.m. July 2-4. Tickets $47 and up (depending on the date The largest anime convention in North America, the Anime Expo (AX) is held annually over July 4th Weekend at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Downtown LA. Each year, the four-day AX welcomes more than 100,000 fans to celebrate Japanese pop culture and experience the Masquerade, Anime Music Video Contest, concerts, and the epic Fashion Show. As the Entertainment Capital of the World, LA excels at hosting spectacular Independence Day events. From Grand Park’s Block Party to fireworks, concerts, outdoor movies, and more, we’ve got the scoop on the best July 4th festivities in the city. All events take place on Thursday, July 4, unless otherwise noted. Celebrate Independence Day with fun for the whole family at these kid-friendly 4th of July events happening across Los Angeles. From fireworks displays in Hollywood, Marina del Rey, Long Beach and Woodland Hills to music and movies in the park, we’ve rounded up our top picks for festive and fun ways to spend the holiday.
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