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LA Lights Up: Dazzling July 4th Celebrations Across Southern California
3 Jul
Summary
- Southern California offers numerous free and ticketed July 4th events.
- Celebrations include fireworks, drone shows, live music, and parades.
- Events mark America's 250th anniversary across various cities.
Southern California is gearing up for a spectacular Fourth of July, celebrating America's 250th anniversary with a variety of events. Downtown Los Angeles' Gloria Molina Grand Park will host a free block party starting at 4 p.m. on July 4th, featuring music, performances, and a drone show.
Marina del Rey offers a free 9 p.m. fireworks show over the water. In Long Beach, the Queen Mary will host a ticketed event with fireworks at 3 p.m., while the waterfront will feature a 9 p.m. synchronized fireworks display. Torrance and Redondo Beach also have evening fireworks, with events kicking off earlier in the day.
The LA Memorial Coliseum will host a ticketed block party and fireworks show starting at 3 p.m. Pacific Palisades will have a parade and drone show, with a ticketed evening celebration. Huntington Beach boasts the largest celebration west of the Mississippi, with events beginning at 7 a.m.
Further south, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library offers a day of family activities. Dana Point will have a fireworks display at 9 p.m. accompanied by a WWII aircraft flyover. Santa Ana concludes the day with a fireworks show at Centennial Park at 8:45 p.m., following an evening of festivities.
