JULY 2-4
HOLLYWOOD
Fireworks Spectacular Show with Chicago and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra: 7:30 p.m. Tickets $14-$265 (plus fees). 2301 N. Highland Ave. 323-850-2000. www.hollywoodbowl.com
JULY 3
MOORPARK
Third of July Fireworks Extravaganza: Gates open, 3:45; music at 5 and 7:30; fireworks, 9 p.m. Admission $5; free for ages 4 and younger. Arroyo Vista Community Park, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road. 805-517-6300. www.moorparkca.gov
JULY 4
BURBANK
An American Celebration at the Starlight Bowl: Music from the Kings of 88 and Stone Soul, 6:30; fireworks, 9 p.m. Tickets $20-$25. No ticket sales on July 4. Parking opens 4:30 p.m. ($8, cash only). Gates open, 5:30 p.m. 1249 Lockheed View Drive. 818-238-5300. www.starlightbowl.com
CALABASAS
Calabasas Fireworks Spectacular: Event includes crafts, food, games and music by Platinum Groove, 5; fireworks, 9 p.m. Tickets $10. No ticket sales on July 4. Ticket sale locations: Calabasas City Hall, 100 Civic Center Way; Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center, 23400 Park Sorrento (cash or check only); and Juan Bautista de Anza Park, 3701 Lost Hills Road (check only). Bring your own low-back lawn chair or blanket. Calabasas High School, 22855 Mulholland Highway. www.cityofcalabasas.com
CAMARILLO
Camarillo High School: Children’s activities and live music. Gates open, 4 p.m.; fireworks, 9 p.m. Lawn seating. Food available for purchase or bring your own picnic (no alcohol). No pets. Tickets $2; free for ages 5 and younger (cash only). Football field, 4660 Mission Oaks Blvd. 805-383-5696. www.ci.camarillo.ca.us
LA CRESCENTA
Crescenta Valley Fireworks Association Festival and Fireworks: Food, rides and music by Stinky Felix. Gates open, 4 p.m.; fireworks, after 9 p.m. Admission $7 until July 3; $10; free for ages 7 and younger (first come, first served at the gate on July 4). Check website for advance ticket sale locations (recommended). Crescenta Valley High School, 2900 Community Ave. (at Ramsdell Avenue). 818-248-2271. www.cvfireworks.com
LANCASTER
Professional Bull Riders Show and Fireworks Extravaganza: Food and live music, 4-8:30 p.m. (outside of the grandstand area). Professional Bull Riders Touring Pro Division, 7; fireworks, after 9 p.m. Reserved grandstand tickets for bull-riding show, $10-$25. Free fireworks viewing areas are south of the grandstand (show ticket required for grandstand seating for fireworks). Parking $5. Antelope Valley Fairgrounds, 2551 W. Ave. H. 661-948-6060. www.avfair.com
LOS ANGELES
Independence Day flag raising at Fort Moore Pioneer Memorial: Commemoration of the first July 4 flag raising in Los Angeles in 1847, 10 a.m. 451 N. Hill St. Email: fortmoore@ymail.com
Fourth of July Community Festival and Fireworks Show at Exposition Park: Games, food, music and rides, noon-10; fireworks, 9 p.m. South lawn at (Bill Robertson Lane) at Exposition Park, 700 Exposition Park Drive. www.lacoliseum.com
Grand Park + The Music Center’s 4 th of July Block Party: Activities, live music and food vendors on five city blocks (Spring to Hope streets and First to Temple streets), 2-9:30; fireworks, about 9 p.m. Music stages at the Music Center Plaza (between Hope Street and Grand Avenue) and on Grand Park’s Performance Lawn (between Grand Avenue and Hill Street). Check website for lineup. Free admission. No alcohol or outside beverages allowed (free water filling station for empty bottles) and no chairs. Check website for parking and transportation options, other rules and park map. 200 N. Grand Ave. 213-972-8080. www.grandparkla.org
MARINA DEL REY
Fireworks display: 9 p.m. Viewing areas include Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way (this location will have speakers to allow for listening to synchronized music from KXLU 88.9-FM); Fisherman’s Village, 13755 Fiji Way; Marina Beach, 4101 Admiralty Way. Check website for harbor side dinner and cruise options and parking tips. 310-305-9545. www.visitmarinadelrey.com
NEWHALL
Old Town Newhall Fourth of July Parade: Los Angeles County Sheriff Jim McDonnell is the grand marshal for the “Volunteering Makes Us Stronger” parade that includes equestrian teams, floats, patriotic music, marching scouts and classic vehicles, 9 a.m. Main Street at Fifth to Lyons Avenue, west on Lyons, north to Orchard Village Road and 16 th Street. www.scvparade.com
OJAI
Ojai 4 th of July Parade and Fireworks: Parade, 10 a.m. Route begins on Ojai Avenue at Country Club Road to Park Road (Libbey Park). Fireworks show with music by Unusual Suspects, 6; fireworks, 9:15 p.m. Gates open, 5 p.m. Tickets $8 and $4 ages 12 and younger in advance; $10 and $5 ages 12 and younger. Nordhoff High School, stadium, 1401 Maricopa Highway. 805-805-646-0076 or 805-794-1522. www.4 thofjulyinojai.com/#!schedule-of-events/w6 qa0
OXNARD
Fireworks by the Sea: Channel Islands Harbor activities include a children’s parade, 10:30 a.m. (Harbor Boulevard from Albacore Way to Cabezone Circle); farmers market and craft vendors, 11 a.m.-9; fireworks, 9 p.m. Check website for best viewing locations. 3350 S. Harbor Blvd. www.channelislandsharbor.org
PACIFIC PALISADES
Pacific Palisades Fourth of July Parade, Concert and Fireworks: Skydivers, 1:50 p.m. (scheduled); parade, 2 p.m. (Via de la Paz to Sunset Boulevard, east on Sunset to Drummond Street). Covered grandstand parade seating $53.49. Fireworks event begins with music, 6:30; fireworks, 9 p.m. Gates open, 5 p.m. Tickets $11.49; free for ages 6 and younger (ticket required from website for children). Palisades Charter High School, 15777 Bowdoin Street. www.palisadesparade.org
PASADENA
AmericaFest at the Rose Bowl: Musical performances by Liverpool Legends and the TNT Freestyle Motor Cross show and a salute to the Jet Propulsion Lab, 7; fireworks, 9 p.m. Tickets $13; $25 (plus fees). 1001 Rose Bowl Drive. 626-577-3100. www.rosebowlstadium.com
POMONA
Kaboom at Fairplex: Show includes Monster Trucks, Moto X and the Human Cannonball, 8; fireworks, 9:20 p.m. Gates open, 5 p.m. Tickets $17.50-$25 (plus fees; check website for buffet option tickets). Parking through Gate 17 ($10). 1101 W. McKinley Ave. 909-623-3111. www.fairplex.com
PORTER RANCH
Fourth of July Spectacular at Shepherd of the Hills Church: Americana-style music and food trucks, 4:30; fireworks, 9 p.m. Bring lawn chair or blanket. Check website for updates, driving and parking tips. No pets. 19700 Rinaldi St. 818-831-9333. www.theshepherd.org
SANTA BARBARA
Fourth of July Celebration: Spirit of ’76 parade, 1 p.m. (from Micheltorena and Main streets, Main to Cota Street. Music and food vendors, 3-9; fireworks, 9 p.m. Check website for parking tips. West Beach, Cabrillo Boulevard. 805-564-5418. www.santabarbaraca.gov
SIMI VALLEY
Fourth of July Celebration at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library: Event includes crafts, old-fashioned games, patriotic music and president look-a-likes, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free for outdoor activities; admission to museum exhibits $29 ages 18-61; $26 ages 62 and over; $19 ages 11-17; $16 ages 3-10 (includes “Vatican Splendors” exhibit). 40 Presidential Drive. 805-522-2977. www.reaganlibrary.com
Simi Valley Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza: Event includes children’s activities, crafts, games and music by the country band Dawson and also blues-rock and soul from The Chase Walker Band, 2-10 p.m. Fireworks, around 9:20 p.m. Free admission; fee for VIP enclosure (contact Hal Ward: halward1@aol.com). Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, 5005 E. Los Angeles Ave. 805-390-3244. www.simivalleyrotary.org
STUDIO CITY
Studio City Chamber of Commerce Fourth of July Fireworks Festival: A Hawaiian-theme with music by James “Elvis” Kruk and the Big Boss Men, 4:30-9:30 p.m. Admission $25-$125; $10-$60 ages 6-12 (advance purchase advised; wristbands required for all who opt for rooftop ticket). CBS Studio Center, 4024 Radford Ave. 818-655-5916. www.studiocitychamber.com
SUNLAND
Sunland-Tujunga Independence Day Parade: The Rotary Club of Sunland-Tujunga and Shadow Hills presents “Celebrating Our Volunteers” parade, 10 a.m. Route: Mount Gleason Avenue at Foothill Boulevard, west on Foothill to Sunland Boulevard (Sunland Park and Recreation Center). www.stnc.org
THOUSAND OAKS
Conejo Pops Orchestra Independence Day Concert: Americana and patriotic music, 5-7 p.m. Conejo Community Park, 1175 Hendrix Ave. 805-381-1247. www.crpd.org
Fireworks Spectacular: Fireworks, 9 p.m. Viewing spots include: Janss Marketplace, Hillcrest Drive and Moorpark Road; The Oaks, 350 W. Hillcrest Drive. Information, Conejo Recreation and Park District, 805-495-6471. www.crpd.org
TUJUNGA
Family Fireworks Festival at Verdugo Hills High School: Children’s activities, food trucks and music. Gates open, 5, and close at 8:30; fireworks, after 9 p.m. Tickets $8. Turner Stadium, 10625 Plainview Ave. (enter from Hillrose Avenue). www.sunlandtujungafireworks.com; www.stnc.org
VALENCIA
City of Santa Clarita Fourth of July Fireworks Show at Westfield Valencia Town Center: 9:15 p.m. Simulcast music on KHTS 1220-AM. 24201 W. Valencia Blvd. 661-286-4018. www.santa-clarita.com
VENTURA
Fourth of July Children’s Push-Em Pull-Em Parade and Street Fair: Ventura East Rotary Club sponsors the parade, 9:30 a.m. Route: from Memorial Park, Crimea and Main streets, westbound on Main. Street fair includes arts and crafts vendors and live entertainment, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (on Main Street from Fir Street to Mission Park area). Check website for musical acts and map. 805-654-7749. www.cityofventura.net/streetfairs
Ventura Fourth of July Fireworks Show and Family Picnic: The Rotary Club of Ventura presents the event with children’s activities and entertainment, 5 p.m. Food vendors or bring your own picnic. Fireworks, around 9 p.m. Tickets $6 ages 13 and older; $4 ages 4-12 in advance at Ventura-area Vons; $8 ages 13 and older; $6 ages 4-12 (cash only at the gate) at the gate. No pets. Ventura College Athletic Fields, 4667 Telegraph Road. www.venturafireworks.com
WESTLAKE VILLAGE
Fourth of July Pancake Breakfast and Family Parade: Boy Scout Troop 752 serves, 8 a.m. at 4415 Lakeview Canyon Rd. ($5). Parade, with red, white and blue decorated bicycles, strollers and wagons, begins 9:45 a.m. at breakfast site and proceeds on Agoura Road to Berniece Bennett Park, 31800 Village Center Drive. Activities include a flag retirement ceremony by Boy Scout Troop 485, games and food at the park, 10 a.m.-noon. 818-706-1613. www.wlv.org
Fireworks Celebration in Westlake Village: Viewing locations for after 9 p.m. fireworks include: Calvary Community Church: gates open, 6 p.m.; music follows (5495 Via Rocas). Westlake Village Golf Course Driving Range: gates open, 5; music, 6 (4812 Lakeview Canyon Road). Also, viewing at Berniece Bennett Park, 31800 Village Center Drive. Check website for viewing details. www.wlv.org
WOODLAND HILLS
Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza: Event includes arts and crafts vendors and music by David Marks and the Surf City Allstars, 6; fireworks, around 9 p.m. Check website for parking tips. Warner Center Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd. 818-704-1358. www.valleycultural.org
JULY 10
AGOURA HILLS
Summer Concerts in the Park: Turn the Page, a tribute to Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band, 6 p.m.; fireworks, around 9 p.m. Free/donation $2. Chumash Park, 5550 Medea Valley Drive. 818-597-7361. www.agourahillsrec.org
