Where to watch 4th of July fireworks in Southern California

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Fourth of July is right around the corner, and there are several spots in the Los Angeles area where fireworks will illuminate the night sky.

Here are the places in the Los Angeles area hosting 2024 fireworks shows. Events are on July 4 except where noted:

Los Angeles County fireworks

Alhambra fireworks

800 S. Almansor St.
Thursday, July 4
Gates open at 4 p.m.
Fireworks begin at 9 p.m.
Get more information here.

Burbank Fourth of July celebration

1249 Lockheed View Dr.
Thursday, July 4
Parking opens at 4:30 p.m.
Gates open at 5:30 p.m.
Show begins at 6:30 p.m.
Entertainment by Billy Nation, a Billy Joel Tribute, and Mirage.
https://starlightbowl.com/events/billy-nation/

Culver City fireworks

Town Plaza, 9300 Culver Blvd.
Friday, July 5 - 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Instead of fireworks, there will be a drone show.
https://downtownculvercity.com/event/downtown-culver-city-independence-celebration/

Downtown Los Angeles fireworks

Gloria Molina Grand Park's 4th of July Block Party
200 N. Grand Ave.
Thursday July 4 - 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Featuring activites, sports, games, live music and dance, and a drone show at night.
https://grandparkla.org/4th-of-july

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Monterey Park fireworks

Barnes Park 350 S. McPherrin Ave.
Saturday, June 29
Festivities start at 4 p.m.
Fireworks begin at 9 p.m.
The night will feature live entertainment by Kaylyn & New Frontier.
https://www.montereypark.ca.gov/687/Independence-Day-Celebration/

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Palisades fireworks

Palisades Charter High School, 15777 Bowdoin St.
Thursday, July 4
Gates open at 6 p.m.
Fireworks start at 9 p.m.
Entertainment by DJ Lee Dyson of Hey Mister DJ.
Advanced ticket purchases are required.
https://palisades4th.com/fireworks/

Rosemead fireworks

Carnival at Rosemead Park, 4343 Encinita Ave., from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The parade starts at 10 a.m. at Valley Blvd. and Muscatel Ave. It will end at 12:30 p.m.
Pre-purchase wristbands for unlimited rides prior to event for $12 ($15 day of the event).
https://www.cityofrosemead.org/cms/one.aspx?portalId=10035075&pageId=10909616

San Gabriel Fourth of July celebration

Gabrielino High School, 1327 S. San Gabriel Blvd.
Wednesday, July 3
Festivities run from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Instead of fireworks, there will be a drone show.
Preregistration required.
https://sangabrielcity.com/1406/Independence-Day-Celebration

Santa Monica Fourth of July parade

4th Of July Parade 2024
Parade begins at Pico and Mainstreet at 9:30 a.m. It will travel south on Main Street and then turn right onto Marine, ending at Barnard Way.
https://patch.com/california/santamonica/calendar/event/20240704/0f472a8a-e7bf-4a0e-b0dc-ae80bc8ccb4c/santa-monica-4th-of-july-parade-2024

Santa Monica fireworks

Celebrate America at Santa Monica College
Parking at Pico Blvd. and 17th St.
Saturday, June 29
Gates open at 5 p.m.
Fireworks begin at 9 p.m.
https://www.smc.edu/student-support/campus-life/celebrate-america.php

Westchester fireworks

24th Annual 4th of July Parade "Sounds of Summer"
Loyola Blvd.
Gates open at 5 p.m.
Fireworks begin at 9 p.m.
Enjoy live music by Westside Crew.
https://business.laxcoastal.com/events/details/24th-annual-4th-of-july-parade-sounds-of-summer-12822

Long Beach fireworks

1126 Queens Hwy
Gates open at 3 p.m. featuring live music, DJs and a kid's zone.
Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. and can be enjoyed from the water!
Cruises board at 6:30, 7:30, 7:45 and 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in advance.
https://www.visitlongbeach.com/blog/4th-of-july-in-long-beach/

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Dodgers Stadium Fourth of July game

1000 Vin Scully Ave
The game will start at 6:10 p.m.
Fireworks show presented by General Mills.
Tickets must be purchased in advance.
https://www.mlb.com/dodgers/tickets/promotions

Rose Bowl Fourth of July game

1001 Rose Bowl Dr
Parking lots open at 1:30 p.m.
Public Fanfest will run from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Kickoff will be at 7:30.
The fireworks post-match will be at 9:30.
https://www.rosebowlstadium.com/events/details/405/la-galaxy-vs-lafc-soccer-match

Marina Del Rey fireworks

Burton Chace Park Fisherman's Village, 13650 Mindanao Way
The 20-minute firework show will begin at 9 p.m.
Parking will range from $11 to $20.
https://visitmdr.com/events/july-4-fireworks-marina-del-rey

Riverside County

Riverside fireworks

Fourth of July Festival
Calvary Presbyterian Church, 4495 Magnolia Ave
6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Enjoy food trucks, free snow cones, face painting, giveaways, and a firework show.
Alcohol will be prohibited.
https://riversideca.gov/calendar/event/fourth-july-festival?date=Thursday%2C%20July%204%2C%202024

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Moreno Valley fireworks

Moreno Valley Civic Center Amphitheater, 14075 Frederick St
Parade runs from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Family Fun Fest gates open at 3 p.m. and close at 9:30 p.m.
Enjoy aerial fireworks at 9 p.m.
Attendance is limited, and tickets are $4 per person.
https://riversideca.gov/calendar/event/fourth-july-festival?date=Thursday%2C%20July%204%2C%202024

Corona fireworks

Santana Park, 598 Santana Way
The Main Street USA Independence Day Parade will begin at 9 a.m.
The evening events will kick off at 5 p.m., including music, food and fireworks.
https://www.coronaca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/39041/19

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Palm Springs Fourth of July Celebration Week

July 3 - 7
Events include a family-friendly pool party and concert on the 4th, movie nights and concerts.
More details:

July 5
Movie night
Watch Kung Fu Panda 4.

July 6
Concert
Downtown Park

July 7
Family Friendly Movie
Ferris Buellers Day Off
Ruth Hardy Park
Food and games at 6 p.m.
Movie at 7:30 p.m.

https://www.palmspringsca.gov/Home/Components/News/News/8035/23

Temecula fireworks

4th of July Parade

The parade will begin at 10 a.m. at the intersection of Old Town Front and 2nd Streets.

Family Fun & Fireworks

Ronald Reagan Sports Park, 30875 Rancho Vista Rd.
Festivities begin at 2 p.m. and fireworks kickoff at 9 p.m.
The CRC pool will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Entertainment is free excluding vendors.
https://temeculaca.gov/1087/4th-of-July

San Bernardino County fireworks

San Bernardino

July 6
San Bernardino Valley College Football Field
Watch a production by the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra.
Assigned table seating can be purchased for $30-100 per seat. General admission is $10.
There will also be a fireworks display.
https://www.sanbernardinosymphony.org/july-6th-concert

https://www.sanbernardinosymphony.org/july-6th-concert

Rialto fireworks

Jerry Eaves Park, 1485 N. Ayala Dr.
The event will run from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm. and featuring fireworks, music, live band, giveaways and food vendors.
https://www.yourrialto.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=445

Big Bear Lake Fourth of July celebration

Fireworks start between 8:45 to 9:15 pm.
https://www.bigbear.com/events/annual/4th-of-july/

Chino Hills

July 3
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Opening ceremony at 6:30 p.m.
Headliner performance at 6:45 p.m.
https://www.chinohills.org/804/Independence-Celebration

Highland

Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. at Immanuel Baptists Church.
https://www.cityofhighland.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=758&month=7&year=2024&day=4&calType=0

Ontario

4th st. and Euclid Ave
Parade 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Picnic 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Fireworks from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Ontario Town Square.

Rancho Cucamonga

Festivities will run from 5:30 to 9 p.m. and then fireworks will begin at 9 p.m.
Single seat tickets are $15 and a table of 4 is $125
https://www.cityofrc.us/events/4th-july-fireworks-spectacular

Rialto

Jerry Eaves Park
5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Fireworks, music, live band, games, food and giveaways.
https://www.yourrialto.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=445

Orange County fireworks

Aliso Viejo fireworks

Grand Park, 6101 City Lights Dr
Festivities run from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Activities include crafts, face painting and games.
Low level fireworks begin at 9 p.m.
https://avca.net/community

Anaheim fireworks

Canyon High School, 220 S Imperial Hwy
Firecracker run at 7 a.m.
Yankee Doodle Dog show and parade at 9 a.m.
Fireworks at 9 p.m.
https://villapark.co/anaheim-hills-4th-of-july-celebration/#google_vignette

Balboa fireworks

Cruises run from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Nighttime fireworks cruises will run from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
https://cruisenewportbeach.com/4thofjuly.html

Brea fireworks

401 S Brea Blvd
Festivities run from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and include a pancake breakfast, live entertainment, parades, car show and food.
There will also be swimming at Plunge at 12 p.m.
https://www.ci.brea.ca.us/

Santa Ana fireworks

Centennial Park, 3000 W. Edinger Avenue
Festivities will run from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and include food, live music and fireworks.
https://www.santa-ana.org/event/fourth-of-july/

Tustin fireworks

Northrup Stadium at Tustin High school, 1171 El Camino Real
6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Food, music and fireworks
https://www.tustinca.org/1073/Fourth-of-July-Celebration

Yorba Linda fireworks

Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd
10 am - 5 p.m.
First 100 kids (12 and under) receive a free copy of the Declaration of Independence.
https://www.nixonfoundation.org/events/

Fullerton fireworks

Fullerton Downtown Plaza, 125 E Wilshire Ave
Car show 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Festival 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Firework 9 p.m.
Carnival rides, games, car show, fireworks, festival, food and free concert.

La Habra fireworks

La Bonita Park, 1440 W Whittier Blvd
4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Firework, live music, booths, food

Laguna Beach

Monument Point in Heisler Park, 375 Cliff Dr
Fireworks begin at 9 p.m.
https://www.visitlagunabeach.com/events/holidays/4th-of-july/

Irvine

July 3
Pretend City Children's Museum, 29 Hubble
https://www.pretendcity.org/events/4th-of-july-celebration-2/

Pacific Symphony

Festivities begin at 8 p.m. and tickets are required.
https://www.pacificsymphony.org/show-info/579/july-4-spectacular-music-of-chicago

Huntington Beach

The largest Independence Day Celebration west of the Mississippi!
June 30 to July 5
9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Vendors, food trucks, beer and wine garden, live entertainment, giveaways and carnival rides.
https://www.hb4thofjuly.org/

Newport Beach Fourth of July celebration

W. Balboa Blvd and 36th St
Bike parade at 9 a.m.
Community Festival from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Firework display at Newport Dunes Resort at 9 p.m.
https://www.newportbeachca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/75005/72