July 4th in Los Angeles 2012

There are dozens of festivals and celebrations for the 4th of July around Los Angeles and Orange County. The first page here includes major events from the core of Los Angeles to West Side, the South Bay and Long Beach. Page 2 is July 4th events in the Valley and Page 3 lists 4th of July events in Orange County.

4th of July AmericaFest at the Rose Bowl
One of the largest fireworks displays in Southern California with music and food vendors in the nearby Arroyo.
When: July 4th, parking lot opens at 10 am, food court opens at 2 pm; stadium opens at 6:30 pm, Opening ceremonies begin at 7, Program 7:25, Fireworks at 9:05 pm.
Where: The Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena
Cost: $13 General Admission, Kids 7 and under free, Active Military with ID Free, advance tickets on sale in May through www.ticketmaster.com. At the gate about a week before the event. Cash only at the stadium.
Parking: $20 cash for cars
Info: 626-577-3100, www.rosebowlstadium.com/RoseBowl_Americafest.php

Palisades Americanism Parade
Old fashioned Independence Day Parade followed by entertainment and a fireworks display.
When: July 4th, Skydivers 1:50 pm, 2:00 parade, 6:30 pm entertainment, 9 pm fireworks
Where: Parade on Sunset Blvd. in Pacific Palisades between via de la Paz and Drummond St., Entertainment and fireworks at Palisades Charter High School.
Cost: Parade Free, Concert $5
Info: www.palisadesparade.org

July 4th Fireworks at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
This free 60 minute fireworks show launched from near the LA Memorial Coliseum is not actually in the Coliseum, but can be viewed from areas around Exposition Park including from Christmas Tree Lane or from the south lawn. Bring blankets or lawn chairs to enjoy the show.
When: July 4, ~8:45 pm (dusk) 2012 Info TBA
Where: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, 3911 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA
Cost: FREE
Parking: available at 39th and Figueroa St.; Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and Hoover St.; also at the USC Campus
Info: www.lacoliseumlive.com

July 4th Baseball and Fireworks at Dodger Stadium
The Los Angeles Dodgers game against the Cincinnati Reds will be followed by a fireworks spectacle.
When: July 4, 6:10 pm
Where: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
Cost: $12.75-$650, check Goldstar.com for discount tickets
Parking: $10 General Parking Information
Info: http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=la

3-Day July 4th Celebration at the Hollywood Bowl
For 2012 Barry Manilow will join the Los Angeles Philharmonic for a three-day Independence Day celebration with fireworks each night at the landmark Hollywood Bowl.
When: July 2-4th, 7:30 pm
Where: Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Ave, Hollywood, CA 90068
Cost: $13-$220 + fee
Info: www.hollywoodbowl.com
Hollywood Bowl Visitors Guide

Annual Vision Outside 4th of July Jazz and Blues Festival in Leimert Park
Celebrate the 4th of July at the Vision Theatre in Leimert Park with jazz and blues, children’s arts and crafts, face painting, delicious food, and free watermelon.
When: July 4, 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Where: Vision Theatre back lot, 3341 W. 43rd Pl., Los Angeles
Cost: Free
Info: 213-202-5500, www.culturela.org

Mr. & Mrs. Muscle Beach, Venice Beach
Body building pageant on the beach.
When: July 4th, 9 am to 5 pm, registration 7:30-9:30 am, pre-judging 10 am, finals 1 pm
Where: Venice Recreation Center, 1800 Ocean Front Walk, Venice Beach
Cost: Free to watch, $80 to compete
Info: californiabeachbodybuilding.com, 310-399-2775

Annual Vision Outside 4th of July Jazz and Blues Festival in Leimert Park
Celebrate the 4th of July at the Vision Theatre in Leimert Park with jazz and blues, children’s arts and crafts, face painting, delicious food, and free watermelon.
When: July 4, 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Where: Vision Theatre back lot, 3341 W. 43rd Pl., Los Angeles
Cost: Free
Info: 213-202-5500, www.culturela.org

4th of July BBQ at the Aquarium of the Pacific
Enjoy the Aquarium at night and get a fish-eye view of the Queen Mary fireworks. Combo tickets include admission to the aquarium plus an Independence Day B-B-Q buffet with home-style grilled entrees and decadent deserts.
When: July 4, 5:00 - 10:00 pm Dinner 6 - 8 pm, Aquarium opens at 9 am
Where: Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, 320 Golden Shore, Long Beach
Cost: Aquarium Admission is $14.95 for everyone after 5 pm. Regular admission is $25.95 Adult, $14.95 child 3-11, $22.95 seniors, Aquarium plus dinner $37 Adult, $29 Child. Advance reservations required for dinner.
Info: 562-590-3100, www.aquariumofpacific.org
More: Aquarium of the Pacific Visitors Guide

Queen Mary BBQ, Brews and Red, White & Blues

The Queen Mary Independence Day celebration will be an old-fashioned BBQ with Carolina, Texas, Kansas City and St. Louis BBQ represented as well as corn-on-the-cob, baked beans, funnel cake and other non-barbecue favorites. There will be 2 stages of live music, strolling entertainers and a children's area, culminating in the spectacular 4th of July fireworks show. Special hotel rates are available.
When: July 4 10 am to 10 pm, Fireworks on the 4th at 9:00 pm (DJ on the back of the ship from 7 pm - 11 pm)
Where: The Queen Mary, 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach, CA 90802
Cost: $39.95 Adult, $19.95 children 5-11, $34.95 non-active military/seniors,free for active military, tickets at the box office or online, check Goldstar.com for discount tickets.
Parking: $15
Info: www.queenmary.com
More: Queen Mary Visitors Guide, Queen Mary Nightlife Guide, Queen Mary Restaurant Guide

Long Beach Kids' July 4th Bike Parade
Children and adults are encouraged to decorate their bikes and themselves for this annual patriotic procession on wheels that takes place on the beach bike path in Long Beach. In addition to the bike parade, the event will include competitions for children 12 and younger, including a Patriotic Oratory Competition (advance submission required), watermelon seed spitting, and patriotic costume contest.
When: 9:15 registration to participate, 10 am parade, followed by competitions
Where: Granada Ave and the bike path, Long Beach, CA 90803
Cost: Free
Parking: Free parking in Granada Beach Lot for the event, metered street parking
Info: http://justinrudd.com/bikeparade.html

4th of July Celebration in San Pedro
Live music, U.S. military exhibits, tours of a Navy frigate, armed forces, and U.S. Coast Guard demonstrations, displays by the LA City Fire Department’s firefighting boat, and the Washington Artillery Reenactment group followed by fireworks.
When: July 4
Where: Cabrillo Beach, 3720 Stephen M. White Dr., San Pedro
Cost: Free
Info: 310-548-7401, http://www.laparks.org/dos/aquatic/facility/cabrilloBeachPool.htm

Soccer with Fireworks - LA Galaxy vs. Philadelphia Union
LA Galaxy will take on the Philadelphia Union on July 4th with post game fireworks at the Home Depot Center in Carson.
When: July 4th, 2011, 7:30 PM
Where: Home Depot Center, Carson CA
Cost: $20 and up, check Goldstar.com for discount tickets.
Parking: $15, Parking Info
Info: www.lagalaxy.com, 1-877-342-5499

July 4th Fireworks, Marina Del Rey
Traditional fireworks extravaganza over the main channel in Marina del Rey programmed to patriotic music broadcast over FM radio KXLU, 88.9 and relayed over loudspeakers in Chase Park.
When: July 4th, 9 pm
Where: Chase Park, 13650 Mindanao Way (1 block west of Admiralty Way), Marina del Rey. Also viewable from Fisherman's Village and Marina Beach
Cost: FREE
Info: 310-305-9545, www.visitmarinadelrey.com

Continue to 4th of July Celebrations in the Valley
Continue to Orange County 4th of July Celebrations

Information was accurate at the time of publication. Please check with organizers for the most current information. If you are the organizer of one of these events, you can Contact the Guide with updates and corrections.

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