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
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
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
