Fourth of July activities in Los Angeles County 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 LA County and the surrounding areas.
JULY 5: Patriotic Drone Show And Summer Concert. Enjoy a performance by Disco Inferno at Chumash Park followed by a patriotic drone show celebrating America's 250th anniversary.
JULY 4: 4th Of July Celebration And Fireworks Show. The annual Almansor Park event features food, games, live entertainment and a fireworks display.
JULY 4: America's 250th 4th Of July Celebration And Drone Show. Featuring live music, games, giveaways, food and a pyrotechnic drone show.
JULY 3: Independence Day Fireworks Show, Chili Cook-Off And Celebration. The patriotic community event features live music, family activities, a chili cook-off contest and a fireworks show.
JULY 3: Independence Day Spectacular Fireworks Show. The family-friendly celebration features carnival rides, live entertainment, food vendors, a Beatles vs. Elvis concert and a synchronized fireworks show.
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: Two Harbors Fireworks Show And Dinghy Parade. The island celebration features a children's festival, a patriotic dinghy parade and fireworks over Isthmus Cove.
JULY 4: Avalon 4th Of July Fireworks Show, Parade And Celebration. The festivities feature a golf cart parade, dinghy parade, live music, the USC Marching Band and fireworks over Avalon Bay.
JULY 4: 4th Of July Fireworks Show And Let Freedom Ring Celebration. The annual Civic Center celebration features rides, food trucks, game booths, a patriotic bell-ringing ceremony and a fireworks show.
JULY 4: 4th Of July Fireworks Show And Concert. The community celebration features live music by Pop Vinyl, a Kiwanis Club barbecue and a fireworks show at Pomona College.
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 3: 4th Of July Fireworks Show And Independence Day Celebration. The family-friendly event features live music, food trucks, carnival rides, a beer garden and a fireworks show.
JULY 4: 4th Of July Fireworks Show And Community Celebration. The all-day event features contests, races, live music by the AstroYatchs, food booths and a fireworks show.
JULY 4: 4th Of July Celebration And Fireworks Show. The Rowley Park event features music, food trucks, family activities, a kids zone and a fireworks display.
JULY 2: Fireworks Show And 250th Birthday Celebration. The community event features games, music and a fireworks show at the Fedde Sports Complex.
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 Fireworks Show. The annual celebration at Crescenta Valley High School features live music by the Mary Dyer Band, food trucks, family activities and a fireworks display.
JULY 3: Fireworks Show And Independence Celebration. The annual community event features live music, food vendors, a patriotic program and a fireworks show at La Mirada Regional Park.
JULY 3: 3rd Of July Fireworks Show. The family-friendly celebration features live entertainment, food vendors, jumpers, a beer garden and a fireworks show at La Puente Park.
JULY 4: 4th Of July Parade, Fireworks And Celebration. The celebration includes a pancake breakfast, parade, fireworks and a tribute to La Verne's Liberty Bell replica.
JUNE 28: Independence Day Drone Show And Beach Party. The family-friendly celebration at Hansen Dam Aquatic Center features a 1,000-drone show, food trucks, a kids zone and beach party activities.
JUNE 27: Fireworks Show And Block Party. The Lakewood Civic Center celebration features a Family Fun Zone, food court, live entertainment and a professional fireworks show.
JULY 4: 4th Of July Fireworks Extravaganza And Concert. The free celebration features a concert by LANCO, food trucks, family activities and one of the region's largest fireworks displays.
JULY 4: Queen Mary's 4th Of July Celebration. The historic ocean liner hosts themed parties, live entertainment, family activities and a fireworks show over the Long Beach skyline. Tickets available for purchase, or view the show for free from nearby.
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 3: 4th Of July Independence Day Celebration. The community event features fireworks, live entertainment, food vendors and local vendors at Lynwood City Park.
JULY 4: 4th Of July Pool Party. Families can enjoy water games, a water balloon toss, swimming and music during this Independence Day celebration.
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: 4th Of July Fireworks Show And Celebration. The community event features live music, dancing, entertainment and a fireworks show at Library Park.
JUNE 27: Independence Day Fireworks Spectacular. The community celebration features live music, food vendors, craft booths, children's activities and a fireworks show at Grant Rea Park.
JUNE 27: 4th Of July Fireworks Show. The annual community celebration features live entertainment at Barnes Park and concludes with a free fireworks display.
JULY 3: Independence Day Celebration And Fireworks. The free community celebration features live music, a Foam Zone, games, arts and crafts, face painting and family-friendly activities.
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: 4th Of July Fireworks Celebration And Concert. The Palmdale Amphitheater hosts live music from the 300th Army Band and the Dreamboats, followed by a fireworks show.
JULY 4: 4th Of July Fireworks Spectacular. The family-friendly celebration features food vendors, children's activities, jumpers and a fireworks show.
JULY 4: 4th Of July Celebration And Drone Show. The family-friendly celebration features live country music, line dancing, food trucks, carnival games, inflatables and a drone show after dark.
JULY 4: 4th Of July Fireworks Show At King Harbor. The annual waterfront fireworks display lights up the sky above King Harbor, with public viewing available at Seaside Lagoon.
JULY 4: 4th Of July Parade, Carnival And Fireworks Show. The all-day celebration features a parade, carnival rides, free swim, live entertainment and a fireworks show at Rosemead Park.
JULY 4: 4th Of July Celebration And Drone Show. The downtown festival features live music by the 1st Marine Division Band and The Wrecking Crew, a classic car display, student art gallery, beer garden and a drone light show.
JULY 4: 4th Of July Drone Show. The community celebration concludes with a synchronized drone light show set to music at Recreation Park.
JULY 4: 4th Of July Parade And Fireworks Celebration. Community groups, organizations and businesses join a festive parade through San Marino before an evening fireworks display.
JULY 4: 4th Of July Fireworks Sail Aboard Tall Ships. Celebrate Independence Day aboard Los Angeles' official tall ships while enjoying views of the fireworks displays over San Pedro Bay.
JULY 4: John Olguin Independence Day Fireworks Extravaganza. The waterfront celebration at Cabrillo Beach features music, food, community festivities and one of Los Angeles' most scenic fireworks shows.
JULY 4: 4th Of July Parade. The annual hometown tradition returns to Old Town Newhall with patriotic floats, community groups, classic cars and local organizations celebrating America's 250th anniversary.
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.
JULY 4: 4th Of July Parade. The community celebration includes a family fun run, Independence Day parade, community open house and free family swim.
JULY 4: 4th Of July Celebration And Fireworks Show. The family-friendly event features games, a splash zone, local vendors, live music by The Jolly Corks and a fireworks display.
JULY 4: 4th Of July Independence Day Celebration And Fireworks Show. The annual community celebration features carnival rides, games, food vendors, live entertainment and a fireworks show.
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 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 4: 4th Of July Celebration And Fireworks Show. The community event at Suzanne Park features live music, food trucks, games, a pooch parade and fireworks.
JULY 4: 4th Of July Parade. The annual community tradition along Loyola Boulevard features music, themed floats and patriotic entries celebrating 250 years of American dreams.
JULY 4: 4th Of July Extravaganza Fireworks Show And Concert. The annual Warner Park celebration features a free concert by Doctor Wu, food trucks, vendors and one of Southern California's largest fireworks displays.
And here are some events nearby in Ventura County:
JULY 3: 3rd Of July Fireworks Extravaganza. The Arroyo Vista Community Park celebration features live music, food trucks, games, attractions and an aerial fireworks show.
JULY 4: 4th Of July Fireworks Extravaganza. The Star-Spangled Rock 'N Country Jam features live entertainment, family activities, food vendors and one of Southern California's largest fireworks displays.
JULY 4: 4th Of July Fireworks Show. The annual community tradition returns to Fireworks Hill for an Independence Day fireworks display.
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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