July 4th 2024 Fireworks, Events In Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, CA — Independence Day is fast approaching so it's time to find out where you can celebrate in and around Los Angeles. Area events include fireworks, festivals and other Fourth of July fun.

To help you fit it all in on your 4th of July calendar, Patch has put together a guide to what’s going on in Los Angeles.

July 4 Festivities For 2024

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HOLLYWOOD:

July 2, 3, 4.: July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular with Harry Connick Jr.: Hollywood Bowl. Three nights available to choose for a special Independence Day celebration at the bowl: July 2, July 3 and July 4.

LOS ANGELES:

JUNE 29: El Sereno Concert & Fireworks. Hosted by Councilmember Kevin de León and featuring live music, food and fireworks.

JUNE 22: Boyle Heights Fireworks: Hosted by Councilmember Kevin de León.

JULY 4: LA Dodgers vs Diamondbacks July 4th Game & Fireworks. What's better than baseball & fireworks?

JULY 4: Grand Park 4th Of July Block Party & Drone Show. With non-stop entertainment!

PACIFIC PALISADES:

July 4: July 4th 5K & 10K Run, Parade & Fireworks 2024: One of Palisadians’ favorite days of the year includes a full lineup of events, culminating with a fireworks show.

PORTER RANCH:

JULY 4: July 4th Fireworks: Shepherd Church. An annual event!

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SAN PEDRO:

JUNE 30: 'Cars & Stripes Forever' Fireworks & Music. Great kick-off to July 4th festivities.

JULY 4: John Olguin 4th Of July Fireworks Spectacular Party. Hosted by Cabrillo Beach Boosters.

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SUNLAND-TUJUNGA:

JULY 4: 4th Of July Parade & Flyover. Parade launches with LAPD flyover & motorcycle drill team exhibition.

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UNIVERSAL CITY:

JULY 4: July 4th Celebration & Fireworks: Universal Studios Hollywood. "Don't miss the star-spangled celebration in the Park."

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VENICE:

JULY 4: July 4th 'Mr. & Mrs. Muscle Beach' Competition. Open to all athletes.

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WEST LA / WESTCHESTER:

JULY 4: LAX Coastal July 4th Parade. This year's theme is "Ultimate Summer."

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WESTLAKE VILLAGE:

JULY 4: 4th Of July Parade & Fireworks. It's a day full of food, music, kids' fun & more.

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WOODLAND HILLS:

Bob Blumenfield’s July 4th Extravaganza & Fireworks: Warner Park. "One of the most spectacular fireworks displays in Southern California."

Today, Americans celebrate the birth of a new nation with fireworks, parades, concerts, and family gatherings and barbecues. Celebrations, though, predate by centuries the designation of Independence Day as a federal holiday, which didn’t happen until 1941.

During the pivotal summer of 1776, the pre-Revolutionary celebrations honoring King George III’s birthday were replaced with mock funerals as a symbolic break from the crown.

It was an exciting time in Philadelphia — the Continental Congress voted to break from the crown and, two days later on July 4, the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the original 13 colonies —New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland. Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia — to adopt the Declaration of Independence.

The first annual commemoration of the nation’s independence was in Philadelphia on July 4, 1777, while the Revolutionary War was ongoing. Fireworks have been part of Fourth of July festivities since the first celebration in Philadelphia.