The start of July means the great American celebration known as Independence Day is within reach. As the name suggests, the holiday marks the nation’s independence from the British in 1776. The day, however, is mostly associated with the colorful firework shows which light up the night sky. Below are some of the best and most iconic places to catch fireworks in Los Angeles and the surrounding cities.
Rose Bowl
While the Rose Bowl in Pasadena is typically known for college football on New Year’s Day, the stadium also puts on a day-long celebration of food, music and games called AmericaFest that leads to a sky-illuminating finale firework show.
Fireworks start at 9 p.m.
$13
1001 Rose Bowl Dr.
Pasadena, CA 91103
Huntington Beach Pier
For those who prefer spending a day of sand and surf for the holiday, the Huntington Beach Pier is ideal. The beach celebration includes a festival, parade and a 5K run on the holiday morning.
Fireworks start at 9 p.m.
$15-$20 for parade; $10 for VIP firework seating
103 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Hollywood Bowl
Rock band Chicago takes over the Hollywood Bowl for a patriotic concert on July 4th. The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra and U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West will also join in on the festivities.
Show starts at 7:30 p.m.
$14-$261
2301 Highland Ave.
Los Angeles, 90068
Disneyland
Fireworks are no stranger to the Magic Kingdom in Anaheim, but the theme park has its own patriotic display for the holiday.
Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m.
1313 Disneyland Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92802
Exposition Park
With the L.A. Coliseum and Natural History Museum as the backdrop, the July 4th celebration at Exposition Park consists of a festival packed with food trucks, games, music and rides. The firework show will include a “Purple Rain” tribute in honor of Prince.
Fireworks start at 9 p.m.
Free
700 Exposition Park Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
Grand Park
The free Fourth of July block party at Grand Park near L.A’s city hall features music by artists based in the City of Angels.
Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m.
Free
200 N. Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Dodger Stadium
There’s nothing more patriotic than catching a game of the country’s favorite pastime on Independence Day. Cheer on the boys in blue as they take on the Baltimore Orioles.
Fireworks start after the game.
$35-$170
1000 Elysian Park Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Queen Mary
Holiday visitors at the Queen Mary will get a small taste of the whole country once on board the ship. The celebration combines both the west and east coasts as well as the south for an all-American experience.
$49 for adults, $29 for children
1126 Queens Hwy.
Long Beach, CA 90802
