4th of July fireworks in Southern California: Where to watch
Here's a handy list of July 4th events around Southern California, organized by county. Most celebrations here are happening on Saturday, July 4, though some events span several days. From our ABC7 family to yours -- Happy Fourth of July!
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Alhambra - Almansor Park
800 S. Almansor Street
Family activities begin at 2 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m.
Artesia - Artesia Park
18750 Clarkdale Avenue
Celebration begins at 7:30 a.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m.
Avalon/Catalina
Parade, dinner and fireworks at the casino
Golf cart parade down Crescent Avenue begins at 1 p.m.
Buffet dinner and concert with USC Marching Band begins at 6:15 p.m. ( Tickets are $65 for adults, $30 for children)
Fireworks at 9 p.m.
www.catalinachamber.com/fireworks/
Burbank - Starlight Bowl
1249 Lockheed View Drive
Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; entertainment begins at 6:30 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m.
Tickets start at $10
www.starlightbowl.com/portfolio-item/july-4-2015/
Calabasas - Calabasas High School Football Field
22855 W. Mulholland Highway
Gates open at 5 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m.
Advanced tickets required; $10 per person
www.cityofcalabasas.com/events/fireworks.html
Cerritos - Cerritos Civic Center
18125 Bloomfield Avenue
Ceremony starts at 6:30 p.m., followed by fireworks
Claremont
Freedom 5000 Run/Walk
7 a.m - 10 a.m.
Memorial Park
840 N. Indian Hill Boulevard
Claremont, California 91711
4th of July Festival
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Memorial Park
840 N. Indian Hill Blvd.
Claremont, California 91711
Culver City
Fireworks at West Los Angeles College Fireworks
4 p.m. - 10 p.m.
9000 Overland Avenue
Culver City, 90230
Diamond Bar
Diamond Bar High School Fireworks
5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
21400 Pathfinder Road
Diamond Bar, California 91765
Downtown Los Angeles - Grand Park Block Party
200 N. Grand Avenue
3 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
grandparkla.org/event/4th-of-july-block-party/?instance_id=33059
Gardena
Rowley Park - 13220 S. Van Ness Avenue
Fireworks and Food Trucks
Food trucks open at 4 p.m., fireworks begin at dusk
www.ci.gardena.ca.us/PDFs/stories/2015july4th.pdf
Hollywood - Hollywood Bowl
July 4th Fireworks Spectacular: Daily, July 2 - July 4
Smokey Robinson performance and Fireworks
2301 N. Highland Avenue
Irwindale - Irwindale Park
5050 N. Irwindale Avenue
Celebration starts at noon; Fireworks display at 9 p.m.
La Crescenta - La Crescenta Elementary School playground
4343 La Crescenta Avenue (main entrance off Prospect Avenue)
Gates open at 4 p.m. (close at 8:30 p.m.); fireworks at 9 p.m.
Pre-sale tickets are $7, $10 at the gate; kids 7 and under free
Lancaster
4th of July Fireworks and Professional Bull Riders Show
Antelope Valley Fairgrounds
2551 West Avenue H
Gates open at 4 p.m.; PBR show at 7 p.m.; free fireworks display at 9:30 p.m.
Long Beach
The Queen Mary
1126 Queens Highway
Entertainment begins at 2 p.m., fireworks to follow
Tickets start at $44 for adults, $24 for kids 4 and up
www.queenmary.com/events/july-fourth
Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier
July 4th and July 5th
99 39th Place
11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
$10 cover includes 1 drink ticket; kids free with paying adult
www.alfredosbeachclub.com/july-4th-party
4th of July Party on the Pier
Belmont Pier
Noon - 11 p.m.
www.filmlongbeach.com/event-calendar/list-view/event/804-4th-of-july-party-on-the-pier
Lynwood - Lynwood City Park
11301 Bullis Road
Festivities begin at 3 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m.
www.lynwood.ca.us/whats-new/4th-july-spectacular
Marina del Rey
Fireworks launched at 9 p.m. from barge across the Marina's main channel
Popular viewing locations:
Fisherman's Village - 13755 Fiji Way
Burton Chace Park - 13650 Mindanao Way
Marina Beach (Mother's Beach) - 4101 Admiralty Way
http://www.visitmarinadelrey.com/events/4th-of-july
Pacific Palisades - Parade, concert and fireworks
Parade starts at 2 p.m., with skydivers kicking it off at 1:50 p.m.
Concert at Palisades Charter High School - gates open at 5 p.m.
Fireworks at 9 p.m.
Pasadena - Rose Bowl Americafest
1001 Rose Bowl Drive
Festival begins at 2 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m.
Tickets start at $13
www.rosebowlstadium.com/events/detail/americafest-1
Pico Rivera - El Rancho High School
6501 S. Passons Boulevard
Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m.; live concert at 7 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m.
www.ci.pico-rivera.ca.us/cals/default.asp
Pomona - Fairplex
1101 W. McKinley Avenue
Live entertainment begins at 8 p.m.
General seating starts at $16
www.fairplex.com/fp/events/view_event.aspx?EventId=3853
Porter Ranch - Shepherd of the Hills Church
19700 Rinaldi Street
Church services at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., fireworks at dusk
Redondo Beach - Seaside Lagoon
200 Portofino Way
Gates open at 2 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m.
Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children
Rosemead - Rosemead Park
Celebration and parade. Contact city for details.
www.cityofrosemead.org/index.aspx?page=12&recordid=3922
San Pedro
4th of July on L.A.'s Official Tall Ships
Cannon battle sail and fireworks sail on San Pedro Bay
Tickets start at $60 for adults, $40 for children
www.lamitopsail.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/LAMI_Sunset-Flyer3_11_15-FINAL-for-WEB.jpg
Cabrillo Beach
3720 Stephen M White Drive
Fireworks at 9 p.m.
Santa Clarita/Newhall - 4th of July Parade in Old Town Newhall
Parade starts at 9 a.m.
Goes down Main Street, turns onto Lyons Avenue, then up Orchard Village Road and disbanding at Newhall Park
Santa Clarita/Valenica
Valencia Town Center
24201 West Valencia Boulevard
Fireworks show begins at 9:15 p.m.
www.facebook.com/events/1411152745879689/
Six Flags Magic Mountain
26101 Magic Mountain Parkway
3-day Independence Day celebration with star-spangled nighttime pyrotechnics show
Santa Monica - 4th of July Parade
Begins at 9:30 a.m.
Pico Boulevard and Main Street, south on Main, turning west on Marine Street and onto Barnard Way, concluding south of Ocean Park Boulevard
South El Monte - New Temple Park
1450 Lidcombe Avenue
Celebration begins at 1 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m.
http://www.ci.south-el-monte.ca.us
South Gate - South Gate Park
9615 Pinehurst Avenue
Fireworks display at 9 p.m.
Stevenson Ranch - Dr. Richard Rioux Memorial Park
26233 W Faulkner Drive
Gates open at 6 p.m. ; fireworks at 9 p.m.
Studio City - CBS Studio Center
4024 Radford Avenue
4:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Tickets: $20 for adults, $10 for children 6-12, free for children 5 and under; VIP tickets available
Sunland-Tujunga - Verdugo Hills High School
10625 Plain View
Gates open at 5 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m.
Valley Village - 4th of July parade
10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Starting at the corner of Addison/Morella alongside Colfax Charter Elementary School.
www.myvalleyvillage.com/calendar/
Free 4th of July Community Pancake Breakfast
8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Faith Presbyterian Church, 5000 Colfax Avenue, Valley Village, CA 91601
www.myvalleyvillage.com/calendar/
Walnut - Suzanne Park
625 Suzanne Road
5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.; fireworks begin at 9 p.m.
Woodland Hills - Warner Ranch Park
July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza
5800 Topanga Canyon Boulevard
6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
www.valleycultural.org/july-4th-fireworks-extravaganza/
ORANGE COUNTY
Aliso Viejo - Grand Park
AVCA July 4th Celebration & Fireworks
Aliso Creek Road and Pacific Park Drive
6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Anaheim Hills - Canyon High School & Peralta Park
Firecracker 5K/10K Run/Walk at 7 a.m. at Canyon High track
Pancake Breakfast from 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. at Canyon High
Yankee Doodle Dog Show at 9:30 a.m. at Canyon High
4th of July Parade at 1 p.m. at Canyon High
Food booths & entertainment from 3 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. at Peralta Park; fireworks at 9 p.m.
www.anaheimhillscommunitycouncil.org
Anaheim
Disneyland Resort
Salute the stars and stripes with a special patriotic, pyrotechnic grand finale after the new Disneyland Forever show. Plus, over at Disney California Adventure Park, you can celebrate the United States of America's 239th birthday with an extra burst of color before each performance of the new World of Color - Celebrate! nighttime water spectacular.
disneyland.disney.go.com/entertainment/disneyland/fireworks/
OC Block Party at Angel Stadium of Anaheim
3 p.m. - 11 p.m.; fireworks at 9:45 p.m.
Price: $7 online, $10 at the door
Children under 6 get in free
Dana Point
Dana Point Harbor
Fireworks at 9 p.m.
Doheny State Beach
25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive
Park open 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.; fireworks at 8:45 p.m.
Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa
4th of July BBQ buffet and fireworks
25135 Park Lantern
5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Price: $99 for adults, $40 for kids 6-12
http://www.lagunacliffs.com/vue
4th of July Cruises from Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching
Dinner and fireworks display cruises
Price starts at $29
Fullerton - Fullerton High School Stadium
201 E Chapman Avenue
5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m.
Huntington Beach - Pier Plaza at Huntington Beach Pier
Sounds of Freedom Celebration
July 3 - 5, 7 a.m. -9 p.m.
July 4th events include breakfast, parade, 5K run, fireworks and more
Irvine
Irvine High School stadium
4321 Walnut Avenue
Gates open at 3 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m.
Tickets: $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and kids under 13. Family discounts.
Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
Pacific Symphony July 4 Spectacular
8808 Irvine Center Drive
Concert begins at 8 p.m. with fireworks finale
La Habra - La Habra High School football stadium
4th of July Spectacular
801 W. Highlander Avenue
5 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.
Laguna Hills
Family fun and fireworks
Laguna Niguel - Crown Valley Community Park
29751 Crown Valley Parkway
9 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Free swim, live concerts and fireworks from 5:15 p.m. - 8 p.m., followed by fireworks at 9 p.m.
Lake Forest - El Toro High School
4th of July parade at 10 a.m.
Los Alamitos - Joint Forces Training Base
11200 Lexington Drive
Gates open at 4 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m.
Mission Viejo - Olympiad Road
Between Marguerite Parkway and Melinda Road
Noon - 9 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m.
www.mvactivities.com/july04.htm
Newport Beach
Old Glory Boat Parade Event - Newport Harbor
7 a.m. - 9 p.m., fireworks follow
4th of July parade and fireworks cruises through Newport Bay
1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.; 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.; 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Tickets start at $45
http://www.cruisenewportbeach.com/4thofjuly
Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina
1131 Back Bay Drive
Noon - 10 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m.
$50 per car
San Clemente - Municipal Pier
Fireworks at 9 p.m.
San Juan Capistrano - San Juan Capistrano Sports Park
25925 Camino del Avion
Festivities begin at 3 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m.
Santa Ana - Centennial Park
3000 W. Edinger Avenue
4 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m.
Tustin - Tustin High School football field
1171 El Camino Real
Entertainment begins at 6:30 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m.
Yorba Linda - Veterans Park
4756 Valley View Avenue
Celebration begins at 5 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m.
RIVERSIDE COUNTY
Beaumont
noon - 9 p.m., fireworks follow
www.facebook.com/BeaumontCalifornia
Corona - Santana Park
598 Santana Way
8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Farmer's market, parade, fireworks and more!
Palm Desert - Palm Desert Civic Center Park
43900 San Pablo Avenue
7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Palm Springs - Palm Springs Stadium
1901 E. Baristo Road
Baseball game and fireworks
Palm Springs Power vs SF Seals at 6 p.m.
Stay for a special 4th of July fireworks show
Special VIP Belly Bar Deal
www.palmspringspowerbaseball.com
Riverside
Evergreen Memorial Historic Cemetery
14th and Pine Street
5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Tickets: $5 for adults, $3 for kids 3-12
La Sierra Park
5215 La Sierra Avenue
Fireworks begin at 9 p.m.
San Jacinto - Valley Wide Regional Park
901 Esplanade Avenue
Noon - 10 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m.
Temecula
4th of July Star Spangled Parade along Old Town Front Street
10 a.m. - noon
temeculaevents.org/4thofjulyparade
Ronald Reagan Sports Park
30875 Rancho Vista Road
Festivities start at 2 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m.
temeculaevents.org/4thofjulyfireworks
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
Adelanto - Maverick Stadium
12000 Stadium Way
Baseball game and fireworks
High Desert Mavericks vs Modesto at 7:05 p.m.
Stay for a special 4th of July fireworks show
Apple Valley - Lenny Brewster Sports Center
21024 Otoe Road
2 p.m. - 10 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m.
Big Bear - Fireworks over Big Bear Lake
Weekend spectacular July 4 and 5, Fireworks July 4 at 8:45 p.m.
Chino Hills - Veterans Park
July 1, Food and family fun
14877 Eucaylptus Road
5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Fontana - Fontana High School
9453 Citrus Avenue
5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Lake Arrowhead
Flyovers begin at 5:30 p.m. and fireworks start at 9 p.m.
www.ala-ca.org/page/24073502845/Welcome
Redlands
Daytime activities at Sylvan Park
Festivities start at 10 a.m.; parade starts at 10:30 a.m.
Fireworks celebration at University of Redlands
Gates open at 6 p.m.; show starts at 7 p.m. with fireworks at 9 p.m.
www.redlands-events.com/July4.htm
San Bernardino - San Manuel Stadium
280 South E Street
IE 66ers vs Rancho Cucamonga at 7:05 p.m.
Stay for special 4th of July fireworks
Twentynine Palms - Luckie Park
4 p.m. - 9 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m. Pool open all day
Upland - Upland High School football stadium
565 W. 11th Street
Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m.
Victorville - San Bernardino County Fairgrounds
14800 7th Street
Fireworks at 9 p.m.
Yucca Valley - Brehm Youth Sports Complex
56525 Little League Drive
Gates open at 6 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m.
VENTURA COUNTY
Camarillo - Camarillo High School stadium
4660 Mission Oaks Boulevard
Gates open at 4 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m.
$2 admission, with kids 5 and under free
Fillmore - Sespe Creek Car Show and Fireworks
300 Block Central Avenue
Car show from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Fireworks launched from Fillmore High School at 9:15 p.m.
Ojai - Nordhoff High School stadium
Concert and fireworks
1401 Maricopa Highway
Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
Tickets $10 for adults; $5 for child under 13; $25 for family pass
Oxnard/Channel Islands - Channel Islands Harbor
Family fun, parade and fireworks
10:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Simi Valley
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
40 Presidential Drive
Family fun and food
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Rancho Santa Susana Community Park
5005 E. Los Angeles Avenue
2 p.m. - 10 p.m.; fireworks at 9:20 p.m.
Thousand Oaks/Newbury Park
8 a.m. - 9 p.m., fireworks at dusk
Pancake breakfast, Home Run Derby, Senior Home Run Derby, Fireworks and more!
Ventura - Street Fair in Downtown Cultural District
Main Street from Fir Street to Ventura Avenue
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; parade at 10 a.m.
www.cityofventura.net/streetfairs
Westlake Village
46th Annual Westlake Village 4th of July Parade, Fairytales in the Park, fireworks and more!
