Fireworks shows at the Rose Bowl, in Redondo Beach, Pacific Palisades and Malibu have been canceled this year, primarily due to new environmental rules regarding plastics falling into the ocean. Speaking of the environment, please don’t light illegal fireworks, instead check out this July 4th fireworks roundup.
Calabasas’ Big Bad Voodoo Daddy concert and Harbor Cruises’ 4th of July Harbor Cruises are sold out, but you can watch from nearby.
GLORIA MOLINA GRAND PARK 4TH OF JULY BLOCK PARTY
4:00 pm – 9:30 pm / FREE
In a first, downtown L.A.’s largest free Fourth of July celebration will feature a drones show in lieu of traditional fireworks. There won’t be bits of plastic everywhere, no fire danger, and it won’t panic everyone’s dogs, but I wonder if the noise and danger is part of the draw of fireworks. The 3-D drone show will be accompanied by a live playlist curated by The Beat Junkies’ founder DJ J Rocc, so it looks like you will be spared the John Phillip Sousa. The six-hour free celebration, covering the six city blocks of the park, will also have gourmet food trucks, music performances on two stages, digital and Augmented Reality (AR) experiences, exciting art projects, arts, crafts and games.
You can bring a picnic, but alcohol is not permitted in the park and will not be sold at the event. Pets are welcome. There are four specially marked entrances at Olive and 1st Streets, and Temple Streets, Main and 1st Streets, and Hill and 1st Streets. Public parking will be available at The Music Center garage and the Walt Disney Concert Hall garage for $10 per vehicle.
9PM / FREE
Celebrate Independence Day this Monday with a spectacular 20-minute fireworks show over the water in Marina del Rey. You can watch from anywhere around the harbor. Local restaurants for comfortable viewing include Salt, The Warehouse Restaurant, or our recommendation: Dear Jane’s, a new seafood restaurant from chef Josiah Citrin and restauranteurs Hans and Patti Rockenwagner. RSVP now. The most partying places are probably Whiskey Red’s and Tony P’s Dockside Grill. Some people suggest arriving early in the afternoon and hanging out at Burton Chase Park, Fisherman’s Village, or at the local watering holes. You can take Uber to avoid the parking and traffic hassles. Fireworks start at 9 p.m. and last 20 minutes. You can enjoy the show with synchronized music at either Burton Chace Park or Fisherman’s Village.
5pm / FREE
The City of Alhambra will once again celebrate Independence Day with food vendors, fun games, live entertainment, and a firework show at 9:00 PM. The free event starts at 5pm with fireworks at 9 p.m. “Prohibited: alcohol, smoking, BBQing, fireworks, coolers larger than 5QT’s, and weapons of any kind. Almansor Park, 800 S. Almansor St., Alhambra, CA. For more info, call (626) 570-3242. Clear bag policy will be enforced. No alcohol, smoking, BBQing, fireworks, coolers, non-clear bags, or weapons.
73rd ANNUAL CABRILLO BEACH JOHN ALGUIN JULY 4TH SPECTACULAR
NOON – 10PM / $75
Sponsored by the Port of Los Angeles and organized by the Cabrillo Beach Boosters, this day-at-the-beach celebration includes an All-American Dinner, Live Music with MLC and Special Guest Ed Callen Dancing, Raffle, and a Front Row Seat to ‘The 73rd John Olguin 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular Show at 9pm. Limited parking available. You can probably just go to the beach or stand on a nearby hill for free.
6:30 pm / $12 – $150
This Burbank City-sponsored event brings you the music of Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band tribute band, The Rising, and U2 tribute band, Hollywood U2. Gates open at 5:30 pm and the concert begins at 6:30 pm. The night will conclude with a patriotic firework display. All parking $10 – cash only. All ages. Locals say you can also watch them from the Burbank High School bleachers or the top floor of the Burlington Coat Factory parking structure.
THE CRESCENTA VALLEY FIREWORKS ASSOCIATION SHOW
4 p.m. / $10
The all-volunteer Crescenta Valley Fireworks Association will be hosting their annual fireworks show on the field at Crescenta Valley High School. Live music will be performed by the Mary Dyer band before the pyrotechnics. Fireworks start around 9:10pm and will be set to choreographed music and will be best seen from the field, which will open up at 4 p.m. to set up your blankets and chairs. Only water is allowed on the field, but there is a separate area with food trucks.
PALOS VERDES JULY 4TH CELEBRATION AND PATRIOTIC DRONE LIGHT SHOW
3 p.m. – 9 p.m. / FREE
From 3 p.m. – 9 p.m., the South Bay will celebrate at the Ken Dyda Civic Center in Rancho Palos Verdes with live Country and Western music from Boomer McLennan & the Rhythm Rangers food vendors, beer and wine, inflatables, carnival rides, pony rides and games. At 8:45 PM Patriotic Drone Light Show. On-site parking is $10 (cash only). There will be complimentary off-site parking and shuttle service from the dirt parking lot next to the Point Vicente Lighthouse on Palos Verdes Drive West.
City of Whittier 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular
5:00 PM / $5 per person
City of Whittier 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular starts at 9 p.m. from York Field. Gates open at 5pm. You can also enjoy food trucks, inflatables, and live music from Candela. Veterans, people ages 17 and under are free. No pets, BBQs, alcohol or smoking.
5:30pm / FREE
Councilmember Bob Blumenfield’s July 4th Extravaganza at Warner Ranch Park in Woodland Hills will present a concert by BEACH St. A GoGo! A Tribute To The Groovy Sounds Of The ’60s, with music from The Beatles, Beach Boys, Elvis, 60’s Girl Groups, and Motown, followed by a 20-minute fireworks display. There are over 15 local restaurants selling food, along with arts and crafts vendors and local businesses promoting and selling their goods. The event takes place from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Parking fees in the structure at 21800 Califa Street are a donation to Valley Cultural Foundation.
BEACH BOYS AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL
