Long Beach July 4th Guide To Fireworks, Parades & More 2019

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA — Looking for Independence Day celebrations in your area? Check out Patch's annual event guide with details to the 2019 hometown happenings in Santa Monica and neighboring communities.

Find an event near you, don your red, white and blue, and Happy Fourth of July 2019!

Do note dates as not all events occur on Thursday, July 4, and double-check with event organizers to confirm times and locations in case activities were updated or changed since posted.

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ARTESIA:

JULY 4: Fourth of July Fun Run, Bands & Fireworks. The day includes games, snow cones and a water activities area.

• 8:30 a.m.- 10 p.m.
• Fun Run: 8:30 a.m.
• Fireworks: 9 p.m.
• Artesia Park, 18750 Clarkdale Ave, Artesia, California 90701

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BELMONT SHORE:

JULY 4: July 4th Run, Costume Contest & Bike Parade. Patriotic speech contest, too!

• 8 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
• Parade 10 a.m.
• Granada Beach parking lot/Boat launch ramp, 1 Granada Ave., Belmont Shore/Long Beach, CA 90803

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BEVERLY HILLS:

JULY 4: July 4th Red, White & Poolside: Beverly Wilshire. Book a cabana, and celebrate in style!

• Beverly Wilshire, 9500 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, California 90212

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BURBANK:

JULY 4: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy & Fireworks 2019: Starlight Bowl. "Our founding fathers would be proud as The Starlight Bowl presents An American Celebration- a July 4th Fireworks Spectacular filled with Hits!" Also featuring Rumble King. Tickets on sale.

• 6:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.
• Starlight Bowl, 1249 Lockheed View Dr, Burbank, California 91501

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CARSON:

JULY 4: LA Galaxy's Annual Fourth of July Fireworks Show. "The first 12,500 fans to enter Dignity Health Sports Park on Thursday, July 4 will receive 'Buy One, Get One' voucher on trips from Los Angeles International Airport" to select destinations.

• 7:30 p.m.
• Dignity Health Sports Park, 18400 Avalon Blvd., Carson, CA 90746

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CERRITOS:

JULY 4: July 4th Festival, Bands & Fireworks. Wristbands on sale!

• 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Bell-Ringing, Music, Rides, Games & Food Trucks: 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Cerritos Civic Center, 18125 Bloomfield Ave. Cerritos CA
• Fireworks: 9 p.m. Cerritos High School, 12500 183rd St, Cerritos, CA 90703

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CULVER CITY:

JULY 4: No fireworks show this year at West LA College. "Unfortunately due to circumstances beyond our control - the 2019 Show will not be held. See you next year!! The Culver City Exchange Club." Info here.

JULY 6: Star-Spangled LA Symphonic Winds Concert & Cake. Admission is free.

• 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 4117 Overland Ave., Culver City, California 90230

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EL SEGUNDO:

JULY 4: July 4th Celebration, Music, Games & Fireworks. Fun includes hula-hoop contest, watermelon-eating contest and three-legged races. Wristbands required.

• 10 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
• Daytime events: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Evening events begin 5 p.m.
• Fireworks 9 p.m.
• Recreation Park, Eucalyptus Street, between Grand Avenue and Pine Street, El Segundo, CA

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HERMOSA BEACH:

JULY 4: July 4th Ironman - Run, Paddle, Chug. Participants run a mile, paddle a surfboard a mile and then drink a six-pack of beer!

• 9 a.m.
• Hermosa Beach, CA

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HOLLYWOOD:

JULY 2-4: Hollywood Bowl's July 4th Fireworks Spectacular. "It’s nothing but good times this Independence Day when Nile Rodgers and CHIC team up with the LA Phil for a three-night star-spangled celebration. Every night before the concert, we'll be boogieing down in the Hollywood Bowl Plaza with DJs, disco dance lessons, and more!"

• 7:30 p.m.
• Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90068

JULY 3: July 3rd Mad Max + Fireworks 2019: Forever Cemetery. "Join us this holiday for a beer and wine picnic on the lawn, DJs and custom Cinespia photobooth that puts you in the action."

• Gates: 6:45 p.m.
• Movie: 9 p.m.
• Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA

JULY 3: Vibe W Rooftop July 4th Eve Special Edition Club Life Night Swim.

• W Hollywood Rooftop, 6250 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028

JULY 4: E.T. + July 4th Fireworks 2019: Forever Cemetery. "Our concessions stand will be stocked with all the treats you love, kettle corn, soft drinks, and (of course) Reese’s Pieces."

• 7:15 p.m. – 11:59 p.m.
• Hollywood Forever, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, California 90038

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LA MIRADA:

JULY 3: Independence Celebration & Fireworks. "Enjoy live music from classic piano rock band The Kings of 88 and Top 40 band Pop Vinyl."

• 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• La Mirada Regional Park, 13701 Adelfa Drive, La Mirada, CA.

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LONG BEACH:

JULY 3: Big Bang On The Bay 2019: Boathouse On The Bay. With dinner, dancing, flyover & fireworks. Tickets on sale.

• 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• Boathouse on the Bay, 190 N Marina Dr, Long Beach, California 90803

JULY 4: July 4th Run, Costume Contest & Bike Parade. Patriotic speech contest, too!

• 8 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
• Parade 10 a.m.
• Granada Beach parking lot/Boat launch ramp, 1 Granada Ave., Belmont Shore/Long Beach, CA 90803

JULY 4: Queen Mary's All-American July 4th Celebration. "Experience a red, white, and blue celebration like no other."

• 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.
• The Queen Mary, 1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach, California 90802

JULY 4: July 4 BBQ & Fireworks View 2019: Aquarium Of Pacific. Seating is limited, so don't delay on purchasing tickets.

• 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• BBQ Hours: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802

JULY 4: July 4th BBQ & Fireworks View 2019: Fuego. Fuego offers front row viewing for the Queen Mary’s July 4th fireworks. Live music, too!

• 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Fuego at Hotel Maya DoubleTree by Hilton, 700 Queensway Dr, Long Beach, California 90802

JULY 4: July 4th Pier Pressure Long Beach Fireworks Cruise. "3 Decks | 2 Live DJs | Spectacular Fireworks Show | + an Amazing Cruise with World Class House Music & Open Format DJs."

• Check-in: 6:30 p.m.
• Cruise Time: 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. to end of fireworks

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LOS ANGELES:

JULY 4: 4th of July Fest & Fireworks 2019: Exposition Park, Coliseum. A picnic-style event with live music, games, fun & fireworks!

• 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Fireworks: 9 p.m.
• Exposition Park, 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles, 90037

JULY 4: Grand Park + Music Center’s July Block Party & Fireworks. "Los Angeles County’s largest free July 4th celebration."

• 3 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
• Fireworks at 9 p.m. from roof of Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
• Grand Park, 200 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, California 90012

JULY 4: Sky-High July 4th BBQ & Fireworks View 2019: WP24. WP24 by Wolfgang Puck at The Ritz-Carlton is hosting a 4th of July barbecue on the 26th floor rooftop with a chef-prepared Asian-inspired menu alongside barbecue classics.

• 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• WP24 by Wolfgang Puck, 900 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, California 90015

JULY 4: 4th of July Celebration. Admission is free.

• Hosted by the Church of Scientology of Los Angeles, 4810 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027

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MAR VISTA:

JULY 3: Showtime! Fireworks Craft: Library. "This program is great for toddlers and young children."

• 12 p.m.
• Mar Vista Branch Library, 12006 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066

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MALIBU:

JULY 4: Fourth of July Fireworks. With link to permits issued for displays offshore.

• 9 p.m.
• Barges Off Coast, Malibu, CA

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MANHATTAN BEACH:

JULY 4: Fourth of July Pool Party. Fun & games and $5 per person.

• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Begg Pool, 1402 N. Peck Ave., Manhattan, California 90266

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MARINA DEL REY:

JULY 4: 4th Of July Fireworks Show. Awesome show, and a very popular Independence Day destination in the Southland!

• 9 p.m.
• Best Viewing from:
• Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
• Fisherman’s Village, 13737 Fiji Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

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PACIFIC PALISADES:

JULY 4: 4th of July Run, Parade, Fest & Fireworks. "Celebrate July 4th in Pacific Palisades! The place to be for Family Fun on the 4th of July."

• 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Will Rogers™ 5 & 10K Runs and Kids' Fun Run: 6:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
• Parade & Skydivers: 2 p.m.
• Festival/ Concerts/Gates Open: 4 p.m.
• Main Stage concert: 6 p.m.
• Fireworks: 9 p.m.

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PALOS VERDES ESTATES:

JULY 4: Old-Fashioned 4th Of July.

• 9:30 a.m.
• Malaga Cove School, 375 Vía Almar, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274

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RANCHO PALOS VERDES:

JULY 4: 4th of July 'Bark Party' & Dog Parade. Features games, activities, crafts, photo booths & giveaways.

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

JULY 4: Annual July 4th Carnival Celebration. "This year's 44th annual celebration is an event you don't want to miss."

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

JULY 4: July 4th Music On The Meadows 2019: Terranea. BBQ & musical headliners including Wilson Phillips, J.R. Richards formerly of Dishwalla and more.

• 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Terranea, 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

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REDONDO BEACH:

JULY 4: Annual 4th of July 5K & Firecracker Dash. "Portions of the proceeds go to Redondo Beach Educational Foundation."

• 8 a.m.
• Village Runner, 1611 S. Catalina Ave. #105, Redondo Beach, CA 90277

JULY 4: 4th of July Party & Fireworks 2019: Seaside Lagoon. With arts & crafts, family-friendly party and patriotic music and a special menu from the Ruby's Diner.

• 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Seaside Lagoon, 137 N. Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA

JULY 4: Free Concerts on The Pier. Big Mess: Indie Rock.

• 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Redondo Beach Pier, 121 West Torrance Boulevard, Redondo Beach, CA 90277

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SAN PEDRO:

JUNE 28: Port of LA's 'Cars & Stripes Forever' & Fireworks. More than 100 pre-1975 classic cars and motorcycles on display, plus live bands on two stages. Admission free.

• 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Fireworks: 9:15 p.m.
• Port of Los Angeles, 600 N. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, California 90731

JULY 4: Annual July 4th Community Observance Korean Bell. Ceremony begins with processional to the bell led by percussion drummers.

• 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Angels Gate Park, 3601 S. Gaffey Street, San Pedro, CA 90731

JULY 4: John Olguin July 4th Fireworks 2019: Cabrillo Beach. Music, family fun, food trucks, and fireworks!

• 12 p.m.
• Fireworks 9 p.m.
• Cabrillo Beach, 3720 Stephen M White Dr, San Pedro, CA 90731

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SANTA MONICA:

JULY 4: Fourth of July Parade. "2019's theme is the Year of the Woman: celebrating Lady Liberty and all the women in our community who make a difference."

• 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• Begins Pico Boulevard and Main Street, to Marine and Barnard Way, ending at beach, Santa Monica, CA

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TORRANCE:

JULY 4: July 4 Fireworks Celebration. Tickets will not be issued for this year's fireworks show.

• 9 p.m.
• Torrance Civic Center, 3330 Civic Center Dr., Torrance, CA 90503
• Toyota Sports Complex opens for spectators: 7 p.m.

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UNIVERSAL CITY:

JULY 4: First-Ever July 4th Fireworks 2019: Universal Studios Hollywood. The festive pyrotechnics extravaganza will be synchronized to music and patriotic favorites.

• 9:30 p.m.
• Universal Studios Hollywood, 100 Universal City Plz, Universal City, California, 91608

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VALENCIA:

JULY 3-6: 4-Day 'July 4th Fest' & Fireworks 2019: Six Flags. "Star-spangled visit: exclusive ride times, fireworks all nights, festive foods and more!"

• 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Nightly Fireworks: 9:15 p.m.
• Six Flags Magic Mountain, 26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy, Valencia, Santa Clarita, California

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VENICE:

JULY 4: Fourth of July 'Mr. & Ms. Muscle Beach' - Open to all, and this year, famed bodybuilder Lee Priest from Australia will be in attendance.

• Registration begins 7 a.m.
• Venice Beach Recreation Center, 1800 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA

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WESTCHESTER:

JULY 4: LAX Coastal Fourth of July Parade. "Celebrate 'America, Better Together!' This year's theme represents the wonderful melting pot of our country, highlighting our communal spirit and how together we are stronger, more diverse, and a more prosperous nation."

• 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
• Loyola Boulevard from Westchester Park to LMU, Los Angeles, CA 90045

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