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Pre-4th Fireworks: Where To See A Show This Weekend In LA & OC
Red, white & boom fests get underway before the Fourth in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, Altadena, Eagle Rock, Malibu, Redondo Beach and more.

LOS ANGELES and ORANGE COUNTY, CA – Can't wait until mid-week to celebrate Independence Daythis year? No problem as several pre-July 4th fireworks and events are scheduled this weekend throughout the Southland.
We've rounded up some of the best festivities leading up to the Fourth of July!
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ALTADENA:
JUNE 29: July 4 Fireworks Celebration 2018: Town & Country Club. The club's fireworks will go off 9:30 p.m. on the Friday before July 4th.
- NOTE DATE: Friday, June 29
- Fireworks 9: 30 p.m.
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EAGLE ROCK:
JULY 1: Pre-July 4th Concert In Park & Fireworks. Featuring the Spazmatics!
- NOTE DATE: July 1.
- Eagle Rock Park, 1100 Eagle Vista Drive, Los Angeles, CA
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FOUNTAIN VALLEY:
JULY 3: Senior Center Independence Day Celebration. Always a fast sell-out.
- NOTE DATE: July 3
- The Center at Founders Village Senior and Community Center, 17967 Bushard St., Fountain Valley, CA
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GLENDORA:
JUNE 29: Friday Night Twilight - 4th Of July Party. Patriotic fun at Glendora Village.
- NOTE DATE: June 29.
- Glendora Village, Glendora Avenue between Foothill Boulevard and Bennett Street, Glendora, CA
- 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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HOLLYWOOD:
JULY 2-4: July 4th Fireworks Spectacular 2018 & The Go-Go's: Hollywood Bowl. Three nights.
- Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90068
- Tickets on sale.
JULY 3: July 3 'Thelma & Louise' & Fireworks: Forever Cemetery. "Watch the night sky sparkle with unforgettable fireworks and the best outdoor screen."
- NOTE DATE: July 3.
- Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
- $35
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IRVINE:
JULY 3: Celebrate 4th Of July 2018: Pretend City Museum. Parade Uncle Sam & Lady Liberty fashion show, a star-spangled science lesson and a sparkling craft.
- NOTE DATE: July 3.
- Pretend City Children's Museum, 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA 92618
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LA MIRADA:
JULY 3: Independence Celebration - Music & Fireworks . Live music with The Country Club and Soul Kitchen.
- NOTE DATE: July 3.
- La Mirada Regional Park, 13701 Adelfa Drive, La Mirada, CA
- 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
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LOS ANGELES:
JUNE 30: Parade, Concert & Fireworks 2018: El Sereno Park. Featuring Tierra!
- NOTE DATE: June 30:
- El Sereno Park, 4721 Klamath St., Los Angeles, CA 90032
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MALIBU:
JULY 1: Fireworks off coast
- NOTE DATE: July 1
- 21600 block of PCH (near Carbon Beach/La Costa)
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MANHATTAN BEACH:
JULY 1: Annual 'Salute To Troops' Picnic & Concert. Patriotic tribute with Navy Band Southwest.
- NOTE DATE: July 1
- Polliwog Park Amphitheater, 1601 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach, CA
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MOORPARK:
JULY 3: 3rd Of July Fireworks Extravaganza. Food court, music & bounce house, plus rock wall and maze fun!
- NOTE DATE: July 3.
- Arroyo Vista Park, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark, Ca
- 3:45 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
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ORANGE:
JULY 3: 3rd of July Celebration & Fireworks.
- NOTE DATE: July 3
- Fred Kelly Stadium/El Modena High School, 3920 Spring St., Orange, CA 92869
- Tickets $7. Two and younger free.
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REDONDO BEACH:
JULY 1: Seaside Lagoon Independence Party & Fireworks. "Arts & crafts, huge inflatable slides, family friendly party & patriotic music."
- NOTE date: July 1.
- Seaside Lagoon, 137 N. Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach CA
- Lagoon opens 2 p.m. Fireworks 9 p.m.
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SANTA MONICA:
JUNE 30: Independence Day Fest & Pre-July 4th Fireworks. A star-spangled salute.
- NOTE DATE: June 30.
- Santa Monica College, 1900 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90405
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SEAL BEACH
JULY 2: July 4th Fest, Fireworks 2018: Old Ranch Country Club.
- NOTE DATE: July 2.
- Old Ranch Country Club, 3901 Lampson Ave., Seal Beach, CA
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SIERRA MADRE:
JULY 3: 3rd Of July Picnic, Concert & Beer Garden . A pre-Fourth bash with Groovy Lemon Pie.
- NOTE DATE: July 3.
- 6 p.m. Music in the Bandshell.
- 5:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Beer and Wine Garden.
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VALENCIA:
JUNE 30 - JULY 4: 4th Of July Fireworks 2018: Six Flags Magic Mountain. Five nights of celebration!
- Six Flags Magic Mountain, 26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy, Valencia, Santa Clarita, California
- Brilliant colors nightly through Six Flags' July 4th Fest.
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FOR MORE COMPLETE LISTINGS INCLUDING JULY 4 EVENTS:
LA County July 4th Fireworks, Parades & More: 2018 Guide
Orange County July 4th Fireworks, Parades & More: 2018 Guide
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