Americafest at the Rose Bowl
Music, food and games for the kids will be happening  the outside of the stadium starting at 2. One of LA’s biggest fireworks show starts at 9pm
Where: The Rose Bowl
When: 9:00 am-Parking lot opens
            2:00 pm- Games, Food & Music outside the stadium start
            6:30 pm- Stadium opens for seating
            9:05 pm- Fireworks
            9:30 pm Finale
How: Buy tickets online

Pacific Palisades Americanism Parade
An old fashioned small town parade, if your small town is full of movie stars. Sunset Blvd is closed to traffic  most of the day
Where: Parade is on Sunset Blvd between Via de la Paz & Drummond
             Fireworks & Entertainment at Palisades Charter High School
When:  1:50 pm Skydivers and Parade starts on Sunset Blvd
             6:30 pm Entertainment starts at Palisades Charter High School
             9:00 pm- Fireworks
How: Tickets are limited for concert & fireworks –Buy tickets online 
Cost of event: The parade is free, the fireworks & concert is $5 online or $6 at gate. Children 12 and under are Free (but must present a “free” ticket at the door. You can purchase reserved parking for $10 in advance

Dodger Stadium
The LA Dodgers are playing the Cincinnati Reds with a fireworks show after the game
Where: Dodger Stadium
When: Games starts at 6:00 pm
How: Buy tickets online
Cost of event: Starting at $12.75

BBQ at the Aquarium of the Pacific
Visit the Aquarium at night, enjoy a yummy BBQ and watch the City of Long Beach fireworks show
Where: The Aquarium of the Pacific
When: BBQ from 6:00-8:00pm, but the aquarium is open all day (9:00am-10:00pm)
How: Buy tickets online 
Cost of event: $37 for 12 and older, $29 for under 12 (member discounts available)
 
Redondo Beach Seaside Lagoon
An all day celebration, tons of kids events, live music, BBQ and fireworks
Where: Seaside Lagoon, Redondo Beach
When: 2:00 pm- Gates open
            9:00 pm- Fireworks show
How: Buy tickets online
Cost of event: $15 – $250 (Kids under 3 are Free)

Queen Mary
An old fashioned BBQ, 2 stages of live music, a children’s area and a firework show
Where:  The Queen Mary
When: 10:00 am- 10:00 pm – Fireworks start at 9:00 pm
How: Buy tickets online HERE
Cost of event: General Admission- $39.95, VIP- $59.95, Kids- $19.95
For more info: Event Website
 
Venice Celebrates July 4th with All Day Play
Rubber ducky race, Crazy hat contest, BBQ pot luck, Linnie Canal downwind regatta
Where: 2400 block of Grand Canal Court & along Linnie Canal
When: 1:30 pm -4:30 pm
How: Just show up – Get your rubber ducky early (see website)
Cost of event: $5 per person or $10 per family & bring something for the potluck
 
Westchester 4th of July Parade
Traditional 4th of July fun
Where: Intersection of Manchester and Loyola Blvd
When: 11:00 am
How: Just show up
Cost of event: Free
 
CBS Studio City Fireworks Festival
Kids fun zone, BBQ, Live music, Car Club and Firework show
Where: CBS Studio Center-4024 Radford Ave, Studio City
When: 4:30 pm- 9:30 pm
How: Buy tickets online
Cost of event: $10- $100
For more info: Event Website
 
Culver City 4th of July Fireworks
Live music and fireworks
Where: Culver City High School
When: 5:00 pm Gates open
            6:30 pm Entertainment
            9:00 pm Fireworks show
How: Just show up, arrive early for best sets, bring beach chairs and blankets- No alcohol allowed on school grounds
Cost of event: $2 per person, children under 5 free-Parking $5
 
Marina Del Rey Fireworks
Fireworks over the ocean
Where: Best viewing spots
Chase Park 13650 Mindanao Way
Fisherman’s Village- 13755 Fiji Way
Burton Chase Park-13650 Mindanao Way
Marina (Mother’s) Beach-4101 Admiralty Way
When: 9:00 pm (Last about 20 minutes)
How: Just show up, early arrival suggested
Cost of event: Free

City of Malibu- Fireworks
Watch fireworks over the ocean, the LA Fire Dept has issued 4 permits for fireworks displays to be launched from offshore barges
Where: 21500 block of PCH
             22300 block of PCH
             27900 block of PCH
             Malibu Colony Drive
When:  9:00 pm Fireworks show
How: Watch from the beach
Cost of event: Free

Hollywood Bowl – Fireworks Spectacular with Barry Manilow & the LA Philharmonic – A musical tribute to the USA and fabulous fireworks
Where: the Hollywood Bowl
When: 7:30 pm (Shows on July, 2, 3, and 4th)
Who: All
How: Buy tickets online
Cost of event: $13- $220
 
Red White and Boom at Legoland
Play at Legoland all day with special 4th of July themed events and music
Where: Legoland
When: 10:00 am Park opens
             8:30 pm Fireworks
How: Click Here to buy tickets or at gate
Cost of event: Starting at $52 for kids (3-12), $60 (12 –up), Free (0-3 years)
 
Disney’s Celebrate America
Spend the day at Disney and enjoy their famous fireworks
Where: Disneyland
When: 8:00 am- 12:00 pm
How: Buy tickets online or at gate
Cost of event: $81 (ages 3-9), $87 (10 and up) Free (under 3)