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.
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.
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
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.
