4th of July Events in LA & Orange County (2026)
Updated: June 2026
From fireworks over the water to free community block parties, we’ve rounded up the best Independence Day celebrations happening across Los Angeles and Orange County this July 4th.
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.
Note: Confirm all details with event organizer before attending. Details subject to change without notice.
Los Angeles County Events
Alhambra
🇺🇸 FREE!
Fourth of July Celebration
Almansor Park – Alhambra
Saturday, July 4, 2026
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!
Independence Day Celebration
Artesia Park – City of Artesia
Friday, July 3, 2026
Kick off the holiday with a full day of activities like chili cook-off, games, live music, and fireworks at Artesia Park.
Carson
Americana Car Show: A Celebration of Revolutionary Machines
International Printing Museum
Saturday, July 11, 2026
See vintage cars and historic printing presses in action at this unique museum event.
El Segundo
4th of July Celebration
Stevenson Field – El Segundo
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Spend the day with games, races, and contests, then stay for live music and fireworks.
Gardena
🇺🇸 FREE!
4th of July Celebration
Rowley Park
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Celebrate with food, music, games, kid zone and fireworks (starts 9pm).
Hawaiian Gardens
🇺🇸 FREE!
Nation’s 250th Birthday Celebration
Fedde Sports Complex
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Play games, enjoy live music, and watch fireworks.
Lakewood
🇺🇸 FREE!
Civic Center Block Party
Lakewood Civic Center
Saturday, June 27, 2026
The party features a Family Fun Zone activity, food vendors showcasing local restaurants, live entertainment, and firework show at the end of the night.
La Mirada
🇺🇸 FREE!
Independence Celebration
La Mirada Regional Park
Friday, July 3, 2026
Live music, tribute bands, and fireworks at La Mirada Regional Park.
Long Beach
🇺🇸 FREE!
The Great American Kids’ Bike Parade
Granada Boat Ramp
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Join Justin Rudd’s Great American 4th of July Kids Bike Parade with a kids patriotic speech.
4th of July Celebration
The Queen Mary
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Celebrate aboard the Queen Mary with themed parties, live entertainment, and a fireworks finale.
Los Angeles
July 4 Fireworks Spectacular with The Beach Boys
Hollywood Bowl
Thursday, July 2 – Saturday, July 4, 2026
The Beach Boys, John Stamos, live orchestra, and fireworks at the Hollywood Bowl.
Jurassic Park + Fireworks
Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Watch Jurassic Park outdoors at Hollywood Forever Cemetery with fireworks to follow.
Shrek + Fireworks
Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Friday, July 3, 2026
Watch Shrek outdoors with a fireworks show at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.
Marina del Rey
🇺🇸 FREE!
4th of July Fireworks Show
Burton Chace Park
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Celebrate with a spectacular 20-minute fireworks display over the water. Enjoy music synchronized to the show at Burton Chace Park and Fisherman’s Village.
Rancho Palos Verdes
🇺🇸 FREE!
July Fourth Celebration
Ken Dyda Civic Center
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Live music, food vendors, carnival games, family activities, and a patriotic drone light show finale.
San Pedro
🇺🇸 FREE!
4th of July Community Observance
Angels Gate Park
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Start the day with a meaningful bell-ringing ceremony honoring America’s history.
Fireworks Sail
Los Angeles Maritime Institute
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Watch fireworks from the water aboard a tall ship during this unique sailing experience.
Torrance
🇺🇸 FREE!
4th of July Celebration
LA Galaxy Sports Complex
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Live music, food trucks, and a stroller parade lead into fireworks at this family-friendly celebration.
Universal City
4th of July Celebration
Universal Studios Hollywood
Friday, July 3 – Saturday, July 4, 2026
Celebrate Independence Day with live performances by a fife and drum band, festive decor and the sky filled with fireworks.
Orange County Events
Aliso Viejo
4th of July Celebration
Grand Park – Aliso Viejo
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Dance to country hits, enjoy family activities, and catch a low-level fireworks show in this lively Fourth of July park celebration. Fireworks will start approximately 9pm.
Anaheim
🇺🇸 FREE!
Fourth of July Celebration
Peralta Park
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Start the day with a Firecracker 5k/10k, enjoy the Yankee Doodle Dog Show, a parade, entertainment and end the day with fireworks.
4th of July Fireworks
Disneyland Resort – Anaheim
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Salute the stars and stripes like never before while celebrating Independence Day at an inspirational fireworks show—all to the sound of patriotic music.
Irvine
Pretend City Children’s Museum
Pretend City – Irvine
Friday, July 3, 2026
Enjoy an adventure-filled day of activities, creativity, and patriotic fun.
A Golden Fourth: Woodbridge Turns 50
Woodbridge Village Center
Saturday, July 4, 2026
A full day of festivities ending with a drone show and fireworks over the lagoon.
La Habra
4th of July Celebration
La Bonita Park – La Habra
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Live music, vendors, a WWII flyover, and fireworks at La Bonita Park.
Ladera Ranch
🇺🇸 FREE!
4th of July Celebration
Founders Park – Ladera Ranch
Saturday, July 4, 2026
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 Hills
🇺🇸 FREE!
4th of July Celebration
Laguna Hills Community Center
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Bring your family and friends to enjoy live music, drinks & food, festival, and fireworks.
Laguna Niguel
🇺🇸 FREE!
4th of July Celebration
Crown Valley Park
Saturday, July 4, 2026
A full day of festivities ending with a patriotic drone show.
Lake Forest
🇺🇸 FREE!
4th of July Parade
El Toro High School
Saturday, July 4, 2026
American flags, lawn chairs, and nearly 14,000 people will line the streets for this year’s “Celebrate Country and Community” Annual Fourth of July Parade!
Los Alamitos
🇺🇸 FREE!
3rd of July Fireworks Spectacular
Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base
Friday, July 3, 2026
Enjoy a patriotic evening with fireworks.
Mission Viejo
🇺🇸 FREE!
Street Faire & Fireworks Spectacular
Mission Viejo
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Enjoy a full street fair with rides, vendors, and food, ending with a fireworks show.
Newport Beach
🇺🇸 FREE!
4th of July is for Families
Channel Place Park
Saturday, July 4, 2026
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
The American Legion
Saturday, July 4, 2026
See the harbor at its patriotic best as boats decorated in red, white, and blue move through the water.
🇺🇸 FREE!
Independence Day on the Bay
Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Enjoy a day of live music, food and drinks, activities, games, water sports, and inflatable water park.
Rancho Santa Margarita
Star Spangled Spectacular
Lago Santa Margarita and Beach Club
Saturday, July 4, 2026
A full day of lakeside fun with a bike parade, family activities, and fireworks.
San Clemente
🇺🇸 FREE!
Stars, Stripes & Summer Nights and Fireworks
Linda Lane Park
Thursday, July 2 – Saturday, July 4, 2026
Movie night, beach concert, and fireworks over the ocean at San Clemente Pier.
🇺🇸 FREE!
Independence Day Fireworks Display
San Clemente Pier
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Watch fireworks over the San Clemente Pier, plus a historic aircraft flyover.
Santa Ana
🇺🇸 FREE!
Fourth of July Celebration
Centennial Park – Santa Ana
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Enjoy live music, food, and fireworks, plus a fun patriotic dog contest.
Tustin
🇺🇸 FREE!
4th of July Celebration
Tustin High School
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Food, music, and fireworks. Festivities begin at 5pm and fireworks start at 9pm.
Yorba Linda
America 250 Celebration
Richard Nixon Presidential Library
Friday, July 3, 2026
Celebrate America’s 250th with reenactments, live music, and fireworks at the Nixon Library.
🇺🇸 FREE!
4th of July Spectacular
Veterans Park – Yorba Linda
Saturday, July 4, 2026
The event will include food vendors, family activities, kids zone, live music, and a spectacular firework show.
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