2025 4th of July Events in LA & Orange County

Updated July 2025

Note: Confirm all details with event organizer before attending. Details subject to change without notice.

Is it really free?: Events marked “🇺🇸 FREE!” usually indicate that admission, entry, or spectating is free. There may be additional costs for activities, entertainment, parking, attractions, etc. Visit the event organizer’s website for full details.

Los Angeles County

Alhambra

🇺🇸 FREE!
Fourth of July Celebration
July 4 | Almansor Park | 4-9pm
Bring your family and friends for an evening packed with delicious food, exciting games and live entertainment. Event starts at 4pm. Cap off the night with a firework show at 9pm.

Artesia

🇺🇸 FREE!
4th of July Celebration
July 4 | Artesia Park | 3-9pm
Fun family games, live musical performance, and fireworks show at 9pm.

Carson

Americana Celebration & Classic Car Show
July 5 | International Print Museum | 10am – 4pm
Print your own copy of the Declaration of Independence like it’s 1776, see classic cars, and rock out to Americana music at this hands-on July 4th celebration. Admission $12-35.

Cerritos

🇺🇸 FREE!
Let Freedom Ring Celebration
July 4 | Cerritos Civic Center | 4-9pm
Join the City of Cerritos for a celebration including rides, entertainment, and a bell-ringing ceremony. Activities start at 4pm. The evening ends with a fireworks show at 9pm. Bring chairs and blankets for seating. Tickets and wristbands for rides available for purchase.

El Segundo

4th of July Fireworks
July 4 | Recreation Park | 10am – 9pm
Daytime events include contests like hula hoop, a water balloon toss, a watermelon eating contest, and a pie eating contest. Enjoy the evening with live music, food booths, and the fireworks. General admission $5, children under 2 free.

Gardena

🇺🇸 FREE!
4th of July Celebration
July 4 | Rowley Park | 5-10pm
Celebrate with food, music, games, kid zone and fireworks show.

Hawaiian Gardens

🇺🇸 FREE!
Independence Day Celebration
July 3 | Fedde Sports Complex | 7-10pm
Enjoy activities and games for kids, music, and fireworks show at dusk.

Lakewood

🇺🇸 FREE!
Civic Center Block Party & Fireworks
June 28 | Lakewood Civic Center | 4-9:15pm
Join the City of Lakewood for family fun, activities for kids, food booths and trucks, live entertainment, and a professional fireworks show at 9:15pm. Family fun zone features carnival games and attractions (tickets available for purchase).

La Mirada

🇺🇸 FREE!
Independence Celebration
July 3 | La Mirada Regional Park | 4-9pm
Enjoy live entertainment, a patriotic program, and a fireworks spectacular. Various vendors and organizations will have food and drinks available for purchase.

Long Beach

🇺🇸 FREE!
Independence Day Vito’s Dog Parade
June 28 | Lincoln Park | 10am – 12pm
Join District 1 for a patriotic dog parade, award ceremony, and veteran and pet resources.

Big Bang on the Bay
July 3 | Boathouse on the Bay | 5-9pm
Join Boathouse on the Bay for a Block Party that includes waterfront seating, catered BBQ, aircraft flyover, paragliders, DJ entertainment and fireworks show. General admission is $85, kids (10 years and under) are $35. Premium boathouse seating and dining experience also available for purchase.

Harbor Breeze: Big Bang Cruise
July 3 | Long Beach Rainbow Harbor | 7:30pm
Kick off your Independence Day celebrations a night early with a scenic cruise along the Long Beach coastline near Alamitos bay for an exclusive, waterfront view of the Big Bang on the Bay fireworks display. How to buy tickets: Visit 2seewhales.com > Check Availability > Shop by Activity > July 3rd Big Bang Cruise.

🇺🇸 FREE!
The Great American Kids’ 4th of July Bike Parade
July 4 | Granada Boat Launch Ramp | 10am
Join Justin Rudd’s annual bike parade with a kids patriotic speech and costume contest! Hundreds of local kids decorate their two-wheelers and ride two miles out-and-back on the sunny beach boardwalk.

🇺🇸 FREE!
Long Beach Waterfront Fireworks
July 4 | Downtown Long Beach Waterfront | 9pm
The Long Beach professional show will take place at 9pm along the Downtown waterfront.

4th of July Celebration
July 4 | The Queen Mary | 3-10pm
Step aboard the Queen Mary for a decked-out celebration featuring decade-themed parties, live entertainment, and activities for all ages. From a vintage fair to a 70s disco and a glow bar, each space offers a different vibe and nonstop fun. The night ends with a 15-minute fireworks show over the Long Beach skyline. Tickets are $65 for adults, $45 for children.

4th of July BBQ
July 4 | Aquarium of the Pacific | 12-2pm
Celebrate Independence Day with the red, white, and blue fish at the Aquarium of the Pacific. Tickets include all-day aquarium admission and lunch on the rooftop overlooking Rainbow Harbor. $70 per adult, $55 per child (3-11).

Harbor Breeze: July 4th Cruise
July 4 | Long Beach Rainbow Harbor | 7:30pm
Join Harbor Breeze Cruises for an night of celebration, sights, and sparkling skies. How to buy tickets: Visit 2seewhales.com > Check Availability > Shop by Activity > July 4th Cruise.

City Cruises: Long Beach 4th of July Premier Dinner Cruise
July 4 | Long Beach Rainbow Harbor | 6:30pm
Embark on a 4th of July fireworks dinner cruise for an elegant evening with a chef-prepared buffet, top-notch service, and a front-row seat on the water for Long Beach’s fireworks.

Los Angeles Area

July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular
July 2-4 | Hollywood Bowl | 7:30pm
Light up the night with Earth, Wind, & Fire and legendary fireworks. Half off for kids 12 and under.

🇺🇸 FREE!
Marina del Rey 4th of July Fireworks
July 4 | Marina del Rey | 9pm
Celebrate with a spectacular 20-minute fireworks display over the water. view the show from nearly anywhere in Marina del Rey, Venice Pier, Playa Vista, and Dockweiler Beach. Enjoy music synchronized to the show at Burton Chace Park and Fisherman’s Village.

4th of July Celebration
July 4 | Universal Studios Hollywood
Celebrate Independence Day with live performances by a fife and drum band, festive decor and the sky filled with fireworks.

Grand Park’s Fourth of July Block Party
July 4 | Gloria Molina Grand Park
EVENT POSTPONED DUE TO ONGOING CIRCUMSTANCES IMPACTING THE REGION.

🇺🇸 FREE!
Annual Fourth of July Celebration
July 4 | Ronald Reagan Presidential Library | 10am – 3pm
To celebrate our Nation’s 250th birthday, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library is hosting a day full of family-fun activities. This year’s celebration includes patriotic concerts, family entertainment, games, crafts, and more. All outdoor activities are free. Regular admission applies to the museum.

Top Gun + Fireworks
July 4 | Hollywood Forever Cemetery | 7:15pm
Celebrate the Fourth with a high-flying screening of Top Gun, complete with fireworks and throwback energy.

La La Land + Fireworks
July 5 | Hollywood Forever Cemetery | 7:15pm
Celebrate Independence Day weekend with a screening of La La Land and a fireworks spectacular.

Norwalk

Independence Day Celebration
July 3 | Holifield Park | 4-9:30pm
Enjoy an evening of fun, food, games, live music, and a fireworks show.

Pomona

Fairplex Presents Kaboom!
July 4 | Pomona Fairplex | 4pm
The Fairplex’s annual patriotic tribute to America features fireworks, motocross, monster trucks, live music and entertainment. Tickets are $14-45.

Rancho Palos Verdes

🇺🇸 FREE!
July Fourth Celebration
July 4 | Ken Dyda Civic Center | 3-9pm
Enjoy live entertainment, country music and line dancing, inflatables and rides, food and drinks, activities and games for the family, and a patriotic drone light show.

San Pedro

🇺🇸 FREE!
Cars & Stripes Forever
June 27 | Port of Los Angeles | 5-10pm
Join the Port of LA for a pre-Independence Day celebration. Free, family-friendly, and open to all ages, this classic car show takes place along Harbor Blvd. and Swinford St., just below the Vincent Thomas Bridge. Event will feature classic cars and motorcycles on display, as well as food trucks, beer garden, live music, and fireworks finale at 9pm.

75th Fourth of July Celebration
July 5 | Cabrillo Beach | 9pm
The fireworks show returns to Pier 46 with views from Cabrillo Beach and surrounding areas. The best viewing points will be for those who purchase VIP tickets.

July Fireworks Sail
July 5 | San Pedro | 7-10pm
Join the Los Angeles Maritime Institute to celebrate Independence Day aboard a tall ship and enjoy a fireworks show in the San Pedro harbor.

Torrance

🇺🇸 FREE!
4th of July Fireworks Show
July 4 | Torrance Civic Center | 8:45pm
Join the City of Torrance for an evening of fireworks, live music, and food.

Whittier

4th of July Firework Spectacular
July 4 | York Field | 5-9:20pm
Join the City of Whittier for a fireworks spectacular with food trucks, inflatables, live music, and more. Admission is $5 per person.

Orange County

Aliso Viejo

🇺🇸 FREE!
AVCA July 4th Celebration & Fireworks
July 4 | Grand Park | 6-9:30pm
Dance to country hits, enjoy family activities, and catch a low-level fireworks show in this lively Fourth of July park celebration.

Anaheim

🇺🇸 FREE!
Fourth of July Celebration
July 4 | Peralta Canyon Park & Canyon HS | 7am – 9pm
The all day event begins with the Firecracker 5K/10K Run (7am), Yankee Doodle Dog Show (9am), and Fourth of July Parade (1pm). The event continues with food booths, entertainment, and fireworks show.

4th of July Fireworks
July 4 | Disneyland Park | 9:35pm
Salute the stars and stripes like never before while celebrating Independence Day at an inspirational fireworks show—all to the sound of patriotic music.

Brea

🇺🇸 FREE!
Country Fair
July 4 | City Hall Park | 7am – 3pm
A family event on the Fourth of July! The Country Fair begins at 7am and includes a kiddie parade, dog parade, classic car show, food, games, exhibits and more.

Buena Park

Knott’s Berry Farm 4th of July Fireworks
July 4 | Knott’s Berry Farm | 9:30pm
Don’t miss Knott’s Berry Farm’s dazzling Independence Day fireworks show.

Cypress

🇺🇸 FREE!
Salute to America
June 27 | Cypress College | 5:30-9:30pm
This patriotic celebration will feature food trucks, entertainment, vendors, live music, family fun zone, and a fireworks display. Festival seating, picnics, and lawn chairs encouraged.

Dana Point

🇺🇸 FREE!
4th of July Fireworks
July 4 | Doheny State Beach | 9pm
Enjoy fireworks shot from a barge on the water, located off the coastline of Doheny State Beach.

Dana Point Water Wars
July 4 | Dana Point Harbor
Participants head out in the main channel in boats ranging from small inflatables to 20+ foot fishing boats. There’s no official start time, minor skirmishes can be seen throughout the day, while the epic-scale battle happens around noon.

4th of July Cruises
July 4 | Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching
Enjoy a unique evening of fun on the water, complete with a live firework show and the best view in town.

Fullerton

July 4th Celebration
July 4 | Fullerton Downtown Plaza | 9am – 9pm
Car show, contests, entertainment, food booths, and firework show.

Huntington Beach

4th of July Celebration
June 29 – July 5 |  Huntington Beach
A weekend full of patriotic fun. Start with the Home Decorating Contest (June 29), then kick off the 4th with the Surf City 5K (July 4), followed by the annual parade through downtown (July 4). Enjoy live entertainment at Pier Plaza (July 4 & 6) and fireworks over the ocean (July 4). Festivities wrap with a Main Street block party featuring live music (July 5).

Irvine

Fourth of July Field of Valor
July 1-13 | Irvine Civic Center Lawn
Members of the community are invited to honor veterans, active duty, and fallen service members by visiting the flag display.

Fourth of July Celebration at Pretend City
July 3 | Pretend City Children’s Museum | 11am & 2:30pm
Get ready for an adventure-filled day of exploration, creativity, and patriotic fun that will leave your little ones beaming with joy.

July 4 Spectacular: Music of Buffett, Beach Boys, & More
July 4 | Great Park Live | 8pm
Join Pacific Symphony to celebrate Independence Day with the music of Chicago and a stunning fireworks display.

4th of July Celebration
July 4 | Woodbridge Village
Start with a fun run, cruise the parade, then hit the Beach Club for carnival games, boat races, and fireworks over the lake. Wristbands required for most activities.

La Habra

4th of July Celebration
July 4 | La Bonita Park | 4-9pm
Dance to live music, let the kids run wild at Kid-Chella, and watch fireworks light up the sky after a vintage aircraft flyover. Tickets are $8 for youth (ages 3-12) and $10 for adults (ages 13+).

Ladera Ranch

🇺🇸 FREE!
July 4th Celebration
July 4 | Founders Park | 7am – 9:30pm
Start the day with a morning run, then enjoy food, games, and live music before ending the night with a fireworks display. Activities available for all ages.

Laguna Beach

🇺🇸 FREE!
Fourth of July
July 4 | Monument Point in Heisler Park | 9pm
Join the City of Laguna Beach for a fireworks show.

Laguna Hills

🇺🇸 FREE!
4th of July Celebration
July 4 | Laguna Hills Community Center | 4-9:20pm
Bring your family and friends to enjoy carnival rides and games, live band, food trucks, along with a fireworks show at 9pm. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

Laguna Niguel

🇺🇸 FREE!
Fourth of July
July 4 | Crown Valley Park | 7:30am – 9pm
Run the 5K, catch concerts, and end the night with a sky full of choreographed drones set to music—Laguna Niguel’s new take on a classic celebration.

Lake Forest

🇺🇸 FREE!
4th of July Parade
July 4 | El Toro High School | 9:30am
American flags, lawn chairs, and nearly 14,000 people will line the streets for this year’s “Lake Forest Thrives in 2025” 32nd Annual Fourth of July Parade!

Los Alamitos

3rd of July Fireworks Spectacular
July 3 | Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base
EVENT CANCELED DUE TO ONGOING MILITARY OPERATIONS.

Mission Viejo

🇺🇸 FREE!
Fourth of July Street Faire and Firework Spectacular
July 4 | Olympiad between Marguerite and Melinda | 12-9pm
The event begins at noon with live entertainment on the Main Stage and youth bands performing on the Freedom Stage. Food vendors, game booths, kid zone and rides will be on site.  Admission is free, tickets sold for games and rides.

Newport Beach

🇺🇸 FREE!
Independence Day on the Back Bay
July 4 | Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort | 8am – 9pm
Bring out the red, white, and blue for the 4th of July, and celebrate Independence Day on the Back Bay! Enjoy a day of live music, food and drinks, activities, games, water sports, and inflatable water park. Free entry and open to the public. Pre-paid parking pass is $100, separate reservations for water park and water sport rentals.

🇺🇸 FREE!
4th of July is for Families
July 4 | Channel Place Park | 9:30-11:30am
Join the Annual 4th of July is for Families Newport Peninsula Bike Parade and Festival featuring plenty of activities for kids such as carnival games, arts & crafts, lawn games & music.

🇺🇸 FREE!
Old Glory Boat Parade
July 4 | Newport Harbor | 1:30-3:30pm
See the harbor at its patriotic best as boated decorated in red, white, and blue move through the water.

Orange

🇺🇸 FREE!
Fourth of July Parade
July 4 | Cerro Villa Middle School | 9am
Celebrate your red, white, and blue with the Villa Park 4th of July Bike and Walk Parade. You’re invited to decorate your bike, scooter, wagon, skateboard, stroller, scooter or basically anything that you can think of that would be a blast to parade around town.

Rancho Santa Margarita

🇺🇸 FREE!
2025 Star Spangled Spectacular
July 4 | Lago Santa Margarita and Beach Club | 8am – 9pm
Parade in the morning, party by the lake all day, and end the night with fireworks over Lago Santa Margarita.

San Clemente

🇺🇸 FREE!
Stars, Stripes, & Slip ‘N Slides and Fireworks
July 4 | Linda Lane Park
This family-friendly event will kick off at 10:00 a.m. and promises a day filled with entertainment, food and drinks, and fun activities for all ages including a 300 ft San Clemente Slip ‘N Slide. At night, watch a firework presentation at the San Clemente Pier with friends and family – show starts approximately 9pm.

San Juan Capistrano

🇺🇸 FREE!
Fourth of July Celebration
July 4 | Marco Forster Intermediate School | 4-9pm
No further details.

Santa Ana

🇺🇸 FREE!
Fourth of July Celebration
July 4 | Centennial Regional Park | 5-9pm
This free community event will include live music, kid’s activities, food trucks, and exhibitors and a spectacular 20-minute fireworks finale.

Tustin

🇺🇸 FREE!
4th of July Celebration
July 4 | Tustin High School | 5pm
Enjoy live performances, food, music, and fireworks show.

Yorba Linda

🇺🇸 FREE!
4th of July Spectacular Event
July 4 | Veterans Park and Yorba Linda Middle School | 5-9pm
The 4th of July Spectacular Event will include food vendors, family activities, kids zone, live music, and a spectacular firework show!

Independence Day Celebration
July 4 | Nixon Library | 10am – 5pm
Celebrate America’s birthday with free cherry pie, interactive educational programming, and an opportunity to meet and take photos with our Founding Fathers all day!

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