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4th of July Fireworks & Family Events in Santa Monica & LA 2016

By Courtney Lewis, Santa Monica Macaroni Kid June 29, 2016

Monday, July 4 -Santa Monica 4th of July Parade

Join the fun at the 10th annual Main St 4th of July Parade

Pacific Palisades 4th of July Parade 

The highlight of every July Fourth is the Pacific Palisades parade, which has grown to be one of the top Independence Day parades in the entire U.S.A. Come join your neighbors in enjoying the best bands and equestrian units in the country, marching alongside our very own community groups, local celebrities, neighbors and kids, starting at 2 pm. 

Pacific Palisades Rocks the 4th Concert & Fireworks

The ninth annual Palisades Rocks the Fourth concert at Palisades Charter H.S. will be bigger and better than ever. The concert offers a wide range of the finest local amateur and professional entertainment, playing popular and patriotic songs. This year's headliner is We are the West! On the Fourth of July, the band will bring its experimental folk to the 9th Annual Palisades Rocks the Fourth in a concert that will mix subtle, warm songs with some familiar covers. Fireworks start at 9 pm and there will be gourmet food trucks

Fireworks Spectacular at Calabasas High School Football Field
The family-oriented, fun-filled event will feature Family Fun Zone hosted by “Who's That DJ?"! Zone including games and prizes, inflatables, arts and crafts, temporary tattoos, stilt walkers, balloons and more! (Note: Fun Zone closes at 8:30pm when the sun goes down). Live musical dance party with Platinum Groove plus additional patriotic surprises! Food available for sale on site: barbequed meats, sausages, roasted corn, kettle corn, snow cones and more. No alcohol allowed. 

 El Segundo's Annual 4th of July Celebration 

The 4th of July Community Celebration will take place on Monday, July 4th at Recreation Park. Sponsored by Scot Nicol Real Estate and Kumon, the daytime portion of the event will take place from 10 am - 3 pm and will feature food booths from the El Segundo Teen Center and ESHS Activities groups, games and a variety of contests. Pie eating contest - sponsored by El Segundo Kiwanis Club. Watermelon eating contest sponsored by El Segundo Rotary Club. The nighttime event takes place from 5 - 9 pm and will feature live entertainment along with fireworks at 9pm. 

Culver City 4th of July Firework Show
Fireworks, Live Music, Food Trucks, Kid -friendly midway with games and attractions. Raffle tickets available for purchase 

Fireworks- Marnia del Rey 

Don't miss the 2016 Marina del Rey Fourth of July Fireworks Show! See this year's twenty-minute display presented by the famed Zambelli Fireworks International. Fireworks are shot from a barge across the Marina's main channel. Burton Chace Park located at 13650 Mindanao Way, and Fisherman's Village located at 13755 Fiji Way, are premier locations for viewing the pyrotechnic extravaganza. Spectators at Burton Chace Park and Fisherman's Village can watch the display and listen to synchronized music played over loudspeakers 

Redondo Beach 4th of July Celebration 

For 2016, this family and kid friendly special event will feature first come, first serve seating throughout the Seaside Lagoon. Bring your beach chairs, blankets and umbrellas (tents are not permitted). All day fun for the kids includes swimming with family in the warm water Lagoon, inflatable slides, arts & crafts, party music from the Live DJ, and a special menu of food and beverages from Ruby's. You are also welcome to bring your own prepared foods and drinks. The event will be alcohol free; no alcohol sales inside the Lagoon and no outside alcohol will be permitted. We hope you enjoy this safe, family-friendly atmosphere to enjoy the Redondo Beach Independence Day Celebration! 

CBS Studio City Fireworks Festival 

The 18th Annual 4th of July Fireworks Festival on the CBS Studio Center lot promises to be the biggest and best one ever!Our theme this year is a Hawaiian Luau with the sounds of Elvis on the main stage thanks to the musical talents of James Kruk and the Big Boss Men. Additional entertainment includes magic shows, Mutiny Magazine Mermaids and Pirates - this year featuring Capt'n Jack Spareribs, Blacksheep Squadron model airplanes, The Television Motion Picture Car Club, a kids fun zone, great food and spectacular fireworks! Please note that in order to keep an accurate count of the rooftop fireworks viewing guests, everyone needs a wristband this year. This includes children under 5 who get into the Festival for free. They will not need a children's ticket to get into the Festival but will need a wristband to go on the roof. The wristband can be purchased separately.If you purchased VIP tickets or rooftop wristbands you will get them at the event. 

 Dodger's Game & Firework Show 

Celebrate 4th of July this year at the Dodger game! Enjoy a special bald eagle pregame performance by Chinook and Anami of the LA Zoo and a postgame fireworks show, courtesy of Hawaiian Springs Water 

Americafest at the Rose Bowl 

It is the 90th annual AmericaFest 4th of July show, which will showcase a world-renown fireworks show and entertainment to remember. 

July 4th Fireworks Spectacular with Chicago at the Hollywood Bowl  (also on July 2nd &3rd)

Celebrate Independence Day with the legendary rock 'n' roll band with horns: Chicago! One of America's most popular rock bands, the Grammy®-winning hit-makers (“Saturday in the Park,” “You're the Inspiration” and many more) appear on three spectacular evenings featuring patriotic music, thrilling fireworks and more fun.Half off for kids 12 and under.Programs, artists, dates, prices and availability subject to change.

4th of July Block Party @ Grand Park

LOS ANGELES! #GO4THDTLA. Grand Park and The Music Center are where to celebrate together with music, food, and an incredible fireworks display launched from the civic center skyline. Grab the best friends, the whole family, and main squeezes and enjoy a bit of togetherness under the beautiful Angeleno sky.

Monday, July 4 - Queen Mary 4th of July Celebration

4th of July aboard the Queen Mary is the ultimate Southern California tradition - a day of entertainment for the whole family ending with a giant fireworks extravaganza. Entertainment begins at 2PM - see you aboard!

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