Fourth of July activities in Hollywood could have extra sparkle in 2026 — the 250th anniversary, or semiquincentennial — of the Declaration of Independence.
The holiday falls on a Saturday in the middle of a three-day weekend, July 3-5. To help you fit it all in on your 4th of July calendar, Patch has put together a guide to fireworks and other celebrations in Hollywood and surrounding areas.
JULY 2, 3 and 4: July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular With The Beach Boys. The Beach Boys join the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra for a patriotic concert celebrating America's 250th birthday, capped by a massive fireworks show.
JULY 4: 4th Of July Summer Block Party And Drone Show. Grand Park's free downtown celebration features live music, dance performances, interactive art, DJ sets and a drone show.
JULY 4: America's Block Party, Concert, Fireworks And Drone Spectacular. The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum hosts performances by Chris Stapleton and The Smashing Pumpkins, plus fireworks, a drone show and family activities benefiting Giving 4th.
JULY 4: Dodgers 4th Of July Game And Fireworks Show. Watch the Dodgers take on the Padres, receive an America250 commemorative coin giveaway and stay for postgame fireworks.
JULY 4: Starlight Bowl Drone Light Show. The annual fireworks tradition is being replaced this year with a free drone light show, with additional details expected soon.
JULY 3-4: 4th Of July Fireworks Celebration At Universal Studios Hollywood. The two-day celebration features a new fireworks show, live entertainment, festive décor, character encounters and popular park attractions.
JULY 5: Independence Celebration And Drone Light Show. The free community event features live music, patriotic tributes and a drone light show honoring America's 250th anniversary.
JULY 4: 4th Of July Parade And Fireworks Spectacular. The all-day celebration features a pancake breakfast, community parade, family activities, live entertainment and a fireworks show at South Pasadena High School Stadium.
JULY 4: Marina del Rey July 4th Fireworks Show. The annual 20-minute fireworks display can be viewed from locations throughout Marina del Rey, as well as nearby beaches and waterfront areas.
JULY 4: Pacific Palisades 4th Of July Road Race, Parade, Drone Show And Celebration. The annual community tradition returns with a parade, road races, an evening celebration and a drone show.
JULY 4: Santa Monica 4th Of July Parade. The annual Main Street parade celebrates the holiday and showcases the vibrant artistic spirit of the Santa Monica community.
JULY 4: Pulse In The Park. This free post-parade celebration at Tongva Park features a festive community gathering inspired by the energy of the World Cup.
For a full list of events happening across the region, visit Patch's July 4 Fireworks Guide For LA County
Celebrations around the country recall not only the events leading up to the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, but also look forward and aim to make the 4th of July weekend a massive, multigenerational cultural moment focused on community connections and charitable giving.
America’s Block Party, an unprecedented coast-to-coast initiative, is one of the signature events of America 250, the congressionally chartered nonprofit overseeing the semiquincentennial celebration.
A Times Square Ball Drop, a rolling series of ball drops, timed to occur at midnight on July 3 in every U.S. time zone from Guam to American Samoa, is part of the “Giving 4th Broadcast Benefit Show,” creating a nearly 24-hour celebration of the 250th anniversary. It’s part of the broader “Giving 4th” initiative that aims to make and establish Independence Day the biggest annual day of giving.
A time capsule will be buried in Philadelphia to be opened in 2276 on July 4. It contains a carefully curated collection of letters and artifacts reflecting the leadership, institutions, and communities that shape the country today. It will include contributions from all three branches of the U.S. federal government and submissions from each of the 50 states, Washington D.C., and five territories.
Separately, the White House’s Freedom 250’s biggest spectacles are the Great American State Fair on the National Mall, running June 25 to July 10; the July 4 Salute to America Fireworks, also on the National Mall; “Sail 4th 250,” billed as the largest-ever flotilla of tall ships from around the world in New York Harbor; and Rushmore 250, an iconic 4th of July fireworks on July 3 alongside military concerts and live presidential reenactors.
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