Where to Celebrate Independence Day in Los Angeles

Independence Day offers a chance to celebrate with fireworks and community events across Los Angeles. Here’s where you can enjoy Fourth of July festivities:

Artesia
Independence Day in Artesia includes a chili competition judged by the mayor, Latin Soul performances, family games, and a flag ceremony at noon on July 3. A firework show occurs at Artesia Park at 9 p.m. The park features Over the Line tournaments for $65 per team on July 4, and pickleball games with a $10 entry fee.

Baldwin Park
Baldwin Park’s Independence Day Spectacular on July 3 invites families to Sierra Vista High School at 5:30 p.m. for acrobatic dancers, face painters, and tribute acts. A synchronized firework show wraps the day at 9:30 p.m., free for all families.

Burbank
In Burbank, a drone light show replaces traditional fireworks at Starlight Bowl on July 4, starting at 9 p.m. Guests can find free viewing locations around the venue closer to the date.

Cabrillo Beach
San Pedro hosts its 76th annual fireworks extravaganza at Cabrillo Beach from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on Independence Day, complete with food trucks and family activities.

Catalina Island
Catalina Island offers traditional golf cart parades, fireworks over Avalon Bay at 9 p.m., and performances by the USC Trojan Marching Band. Catalina Express ferries from Long Beach, San Pedro, and Dana Point are available for transport.

Chatsworth & Porter Ranch
On July 4, Shepherd Church in Chatsworth hosts food vendors and kids’ events starting at 5 p.m., culminating with the Firework Spectacular at 9 p.m.

Claremont
Claremont’s celebration begins with a 1K Kids Fun Run and a 5K race at Memorial Park in the morning, followed by a community parade, music performances, and vendors all day. Fireworks by Pyro Spectaculars begin at 9 p.m. Tickets are $15 and free for children under age 3.

Corona
Corona hosts July 4 festivities at Santana Park with a parade at 9 a.m., food vendors, live music, and fireworks at 9 p.m. Activities start at 5 p.m.

Crescenta Valley
Crescenta Valley High School provides food trucks and live music on Independence Day. Tickets are $9 in presale or $10 at the gate.

• El Segundo offers morning contests and a nighttime firework show at 9 p.m. at Stevenson Field.
• Gardena hosts the Rowley Park celebration with food trucks and games until fireworks begin at 9 p.m.
• Hollywood Bowl presents concerts from July 2-4 with the Beach Boys and John Stamos. Fireworks included. Tickets from $17.76 to $370.
• Long Beach features fireworks launched from barges off different beaches, viewable for free along the shore.
• Norwalk‘s Holifield Park will host celebrations with a live band, kids’ zone, and fireworks.

Multiple communities, including Marina del Rey, Monrovia, and Pasadena, offer unique events throughout the city during the weekend, highlighting music, parades, and traditional fireworks.

For further details, visit local websites and plan your best routes to these exciting Independence Day events in Los Angeles.