Looking for the best LA Independence Day events? We’ve lined up the best Fourth of July events happening in Los Angeles.
Edited by Christina Xenos
AmericaFest
July 4. Pasadena’s Rose Bowl Stadium hosts the 91st annual celebration, featuring entertainment and a world-renowned fireworks display. $15 General Admission; $30 Reserved Seats; Under 2, free. 2:30-9 p.m. 1001 Rose Bowl Dr., Pasadena. rosebowlstadium.com
July 4th Fireworks Spectacular With Pentatonix
July 2-4. See the Grammy-winning a cappella group perform patriotic music and other songs in their repertoire with the Hollywood bowl orchestra. Their hits include arrangements of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah,” “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” and “Daft Punk.” A stunning fireworks display caps off the night. 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices vary. Hollywood Bowl, 2301, N. Highland Ave., L.A., 323.850.2000. hollywoodbowl.com
4th of July Block Party
July 4. For the fifth year running, Grand Park and the Music Center team up to present this patriotic party, complete with live music, food trucks and a fireworks display launched from the roof of the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. 2-9:30 p.m. Free. Grand Park, 200 N. Grand Ave., downtown, 213.972.8080. grandparkla.org
4th of July Fireworks Show
July 4. Showy fireworks display over the water set to synchronized music; picnic in the park, enjoy a waterfront dinner with firework views, or hop aboard an observation cruise for a front-row seat. 9 p.m. Free. Viewing at Fisherman’s Village, 13755 Fiji Way; Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey. visitmarinadelrey.com
All-American 4th of July
July 4. Family-friendly Independence Day festivities aboard the Queen Mary; entertainment, family games, arts and crafts, special historic tours, a patriotic movie screened in the Queen Mary Theatre, a performance by the Pointer Sisters and fireworks. 2-10 pm. $24-$49; VIP $99; under 5 free. 1126 Queens Hwy., Long Beach, 877.342.0738. queenmary.com
Culver City 4th of July Fireworks
July 4. See a fireworks show that follows an evening full of children’s activities, gourmet food trucks and more. Gates open at 4 p.m. $5/pp suggested donation. 9000 Overland Ave., Culver City. culvercity.org
WP24 Independence Day Rooftop Barbecue
July 4. Celebrate the holiday 26 floors above downtown LA at this barbecue hosted by WP24 by Wolfgang Puck. Dine on meats straight out of the mesquite smoker along with traditional sides and desserts. The evening also includes frosé, champagne floats, and other seasonal cocktails featuring herbs and fruits picked from the rooftop garden. 3-9 p.m. $49/pp. 900 W. Olympic Blvd., downtown, 213.743.8824. ritzcarlton.com
Red, White & Aqua Pool Party
July 4. Celebrate the holiday with a chic daytime pool party from 1-6 p.m., steps from the sand in Manhattan Beach. The party is followed by a fireworks viewing party at 7 p.m. Pool party $20, fireworks viewing $20. Shade Redondo Beach, 655 N. Harbor Dr., Redondo Beach, 310.430.3974. rb.shadehotel.com
Fireworks Cruises with Hornblower
July 4. Celebrate Fourth of July on the water in Marina del Rey. Hornblower offers a festive champagne brunch cruise, dinner cruise and fireworks observation cruise. See website for departure times and prices. Hornblower Cruises & Events, Fisherman’s Village, Marina del Rey, 310.301.6000. hornblower.com
Cinespia
July 4. Celebrate the holiday by watching Jurassic Park projected on a mausoleum wall during this popular Amazon Studios-sponsored film series at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Also on hand are pre-movie DJs and themed photo booths and a fireworks display following the movie. See website for full schedule. Gates 7:15 p.m.; movie 9 p.m. $16; fireworks screenings $35. Parking $12-$20. 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., L.A., 877.435.9849. cinespia.org
Mr. C Beverly Hills’ Poolside Cinema
July 4. Avoid the crowds and head to poolside cinema series at Italian-inspired Mr. C Hotel’s pool deck. Celebrate the 4th with a special screening of Miss Congeniality. Relax on chic, comfortable loungers and pre-reserve your seats by purchasing in advance a Mr. C Cinema pre-fixe menus ($35 or $45/pp) featuring Cipriani classics, cocktails, Peroni Nastro Azzurro and popcorn. Doors open at 7 p.m., 1224 Beverwil Dr., L.A., 310.277.2800. mrcbeverlyhills.com
Bottlefish
July 2-4. Indulge on specials like lobster rolls, baby back ribs, white wine sangria and bourbon iced tea. 11677 San Vicente Blvd #200, L.A., 310.954.9495. bottlefish.com
TART Restaurant
July 4. Indulge in a barbecue feast that includes 14-hour peach smoked beef brisket, roast suckling pig with chili dry rub, an “All American Burger,” American street corn with Vermont cheddar and barbecue sauce and more. 115 S Fairfax Ave., L.A., 323.556.2608. tartrestaurant.com
Fishing with Dynamite
July 4. Stock up on the makings for six lobster rolls, charred corn salad, red bliss potato salad and a whole key lime pie for four to six people. $150. 1148 Manhattan Ave, Manhattan Beach, 310. 893.6299. eatfwd.com
Manhattan Beach Post
July 4. Get the party started by ordering 12-piece fried chicken, charred corn salad, red bliss potato salad, ½ dozen bacon cheddar buttermilk biscuits and a lemon blueberry cheesecake that serves four to six people. $105. 142 Manhattan Ave, Manhattan Beach, 310.545.5405. eatmbpost.com
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
June 28-July 11. The Playa Vista and El Segundo outposts of the burger and beer restaurant are offering a Boardwalk Burger special, featuring an Angus patty topped with housemade chili con carne, a seared all-natural hot dog and Tillamook cheddar—finished off with pickled relish, diced white onions and yellow mustard sandwiched between a housemade bun. 12746 W. Jefferson Blvd #1120, Playa Vista; 850 S. Sepulveda Blvd, El Segundo. hopdoddy.com
The Arthur J
July 4. Pick up four full racks of baby back ribs with summer peach barbecue sauce—cooked and ready to finish on the grill—plus, charred corn salad, red bliss potato salad and Santa Rosa peach cobbler for between four and six people. $130. 903 Manhattan Ave, Manhattan Beach, 310.878.9620. thearthurj.com
Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken
July 4. Nothing says American independence like a basket of fried chicken and doughnuts. Astro’s festive picnic basket ($55) includes fried chicken, biscuits, coleslaw and doughnuts. 516 W. 6th St., downtown, 213. 622.7876. astrodoughnuts.com
Pitchoun Bakery
July 1-4. Downtown’s quintessential French bakery is serving festive Fourth of July éclairs filled with your choice of chocolate or vanilla. 545 S. Olive St., downtown, 213.689.3240. pitchounbakery.com
