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Hermosa Beach July 4th Fireworks, Parades & More: 2018 Guide

Your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other festive events in Hermosa Beach, South Bay and nearby.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA – Are you looking to catch a July 4th fireworks show, parade or festival this year?

Check out the town-by-town listings below of Independence Day celebrations and events for 2018 in Hermosa Beach, the South Bay and throughout the region:

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ARTESIA:

JULY 4: July 4th Parade, Run, Fest & Fireworks. Your day is planned with tricycle races, corn hole, Rock Paper Scissors and more!

  • Artesia Park, 18750 Clarkdale Ave, Artesia, California 90703
  • 1 Mile Fun Run at 8:45 a.m.
  • Parade at 9 a.m.
  • Tournaments, Music, Fun, All Day
  • Fireworks at 9 p.m.

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CERRITOS:

JULY 4: July 4th Carnival, Concert & Fireworks. "Let Freedom Ring" celebration has formal bell-ringing, rides, food trucks & entertainment.

  • Cerritos Civic Center, 18125 Bloomfield Ave. Cerritos CA
  • 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
  • Pre-sale, discount ride wristbands available for $20 through Friday, June 29 at 4 p.m.

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EL SEGUNDO:

JULY 4: 4th Of July Celebration & Fireworks. Hula-hoop contest, watermelon-eating contest, three-legged races sound fun!

  • Stevenson Field, 408 Eucalyptus Dr, El Segundo, CA 90245
  • 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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HERMOSA BEACH:

JULY 4: July 4th 2018 Ironman - Run, Paddle, Chug. Run, paddle, slam, and try not to, well, throw up. A Hermosa tradition.

  • 9 a.m.
  • $20 entry fee.

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LONG BEACH:

JULY 4: Queen Mary 4th Of July Celebration & Fireworks. All-day family fun plus a dynamic fireworks display.

  • Queen Mary, 1126 Queens Hwy., Long Beach, CA 90802
  • 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.

JULY 4: July 4 BBQ & Fireworks View 2018: Aquarium Of Pacific. "Get a fish-eye view of the Queen Mary fireworks display."

  • Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
  • 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.

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LOS ANGELES:

JULY 4: July 4th Fireworks 2018: Exposition Park - Coliseum. Picnic-style event with live music, games and fun for the kids.

  • Exposition Park, 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles, 90037
  • 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

JULY 4: Grand Park 4th Of July Block Party & Fireworks. "Picnicking, games, art-making, music, dancing and stunning fireworks show high above Downtown L.A."

  • Grand Park, 200 N Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90012
  • 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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MANHATTAN BEACH:

JULY 4: 4th Of July Pool Party Celebration . Games, balloon toss & music. Pack a picnic!

  • Begg Pool, 1402 N Peck Ave., Manhattan Beach, CA
  • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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MARINA DEL REY:

JULY 4: 4th Of July Fireworks. Great viewing at Burton Chace Park & Fisherman's Village.

  • 9 p.m.

JULY 4: 4th of July Cruises. Choose from Champagne Brunch Cruise, Fireworks Dinner Cruise, or Fireworks Observation Cruise with appetizers.

  • PRICE: $75- $109.95 per person* (*Tax, service charge and landing fee may apply)

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PALOS VERDES ESTATES:

JULY 4: Old-Fashioned 4th Of July Celebration . Bike parade & apple pie contest!

  • Malaga Cove School, 375 Vía Almar, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274

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RANCHO PALOS VERDES:

JULY 4: July 4th Dog Parade. New event at dog park at Eastview Park!

  • Dog Park, 1700 Westmont Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
  • 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

JULY 4: 43rd Annual July 4th Celebration. Carnival rides, music, food & patriotic games.

  • Point Vicente Park / Civic Center, 30940 Hawthorne Boulevard, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
  • 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

JULY 4: July 4 Music On The Meadows: Terranea Resort. Overlooking Pacific with live music from Al Jardine of "Beach Boys," "Ambrosia," Stephen Bishop and Jeremy Buck.

  • Terranea Resort, 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
  • 2 p.m. - 9 p.m.
  • Tickets on sale.

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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.

JULY 4: 4th Of July 5K & Firecracker Dash. Scenic run along the Pacific Ocean

  • Village Runner, Redondo Beach, California 90277
  • Runs take off from 8 a.m. to 9:50 a.m.

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SAN PEDRO:

JULY 4: July 4th Spectacular 2018: Cabrillo Beach. Music, family fun, food trucks & fireworks!

  • Cabrillo Beach, 3720 Stephen M White Drive, San Pedro, CA 90731
  • 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.
  • Admission free.

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SANTA MONICA:

JULY 4: 4th of July Parade 2018. It is the 12th year for this fun community event.

  • Main Street, Santa Monica, CA
  • 9:30 a.m.

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TORRANCE:

JULY 4: July 4th Fireworks Celebration. Free tickets for Toyota Sports Complex viewing available.

  • Torrance Civic Center, 3330 Civic Center Dr., Torrance, CA 90503
  • 9 p.m.

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VENICE:

JULY 4: July 4th 'Mr. & Mrs. Muscle Beach' 2018. An annual tradition at Muscle Beach.

  • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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WESTCHESTER:

JULY 4: LAX Coastal July 4th Parade . This year's theme: Cities Across America.

  • Loyola Boulevard, Westchester, Los Angeles, CA
  • 11 a.m.

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FOR FULL GUIDE TO LA REGION: LA County July 4th Fireworks, Parades & More: 2018 Guide

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ALSO SEE: Summer Fun Activity Guide: Los Angeles County 2018

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If we missed your city's or organization's Independence Day events, please email details and links to susan.schena@patch.com.

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