As evidenced by our summer fun guide, you’re guaranteed to find fun wherever you are in Los Angeles. This rings especially true on the Fourth of July. Activities and festivities revolving around fireworks extravaganzas take place annually from the city to the sea. So make your way to the beach, the Hollywood Bowl or Downtown block parties to chill out and enjoy barbecue, live music and pyrotechnics on this midweek holiday — or head to a scenic overlook where you can get a bird’s-eye view of fireworks displays across the city. Check out our roundup of the best places near us to take in a show and close out your Independence Day celebrations with a bang!
In the City
AmericaFest at the Rose Bowl
2–9:30 p.m.
1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena, 91103
Features: Live music, inflatable rides, games and crafts
Annual Fourth of July Fireworks Show at West Los Angeles College
4–10 p.m.
9000 Overland Ave., Culver City, 90230
Features: Games, live music and food
Councilman Bob Blumenfield’s July 4th Extravaganza
6–9:30 p.m.
Warner Ranch Park
5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills, 91367
Features: Performance by Jack Mack and the Heart Attack, food, arts and crafts vendors
Grand Park and The Music Center’s Fourth of July Block Party
3–9:30 p.m.
200 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, 90012
Features: Food trucks and live music
Patriots Night at Dodger Stadium
5:10 p.m.
1000 Vin Scully Ave., Los Angeles, 90012
Features: Special fireworks show after the Dodgers vs. Pirates game and a free commemorative T-shirt
Fireworks Spectacular at the Hollywood Bowl
July 2–4
7:30 p.m.
2301 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles, 90068
Features: Performances by the Los Angeles Philharmonic and legendary all-female rock band The Go-Go’s
Fireworks Spectacular at the Starlight Bowl
4:30 p.m.
1249 Lockheed View Drive, Burbank, 91501
Features: Performances by the High Street Band and Precious Byrd
Fourth of July Community Festival and Fireworks Show
11 a.m.–10 p.m.
700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles, 90037
Features: Food and live music
‘Merica Fest at Angel City Brewery
4–10 p.m.
216 S. Alameda Street, Los Angeles, 90012
Features: Tacos, live music and plenty of beer options
By the Beach
Annual John Olguin July 4th Spectacular at Cabrillo Beach
12–10 p.m.
3800 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, 90731
Features: Live music, family activities, food truck festival
Huntington Beach Fourth of July Celebration
10 a.m.–9:30 p.m.
Huntington Beach Pier
Features: Parade, festival, Surf City 5K Run/Walk
Late Night and Barbecue at the Aquarium of the Pacific
5–10 p.m.
100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, 90802
Marina del Rey Fireworks Celebration
9–9:20 p.m.
Burton Chace Park
13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, 90292
Palisades Rocks the Fourth
1–10 p.m.
15777 Bowdoin Street, Los Angeles, 90272
Features: Parade and over 300 minutes of live music leading up to a fireworks show
Scenic Overlooks
Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook
6300 Hetzler Road, Culver City, 90232
Griffith Observatory
2800 East Observatory Road, Los Angeles, 90027
Universal City Overlook
7701 Mulholland Drive, Los Angeles, 90046