Where to Watch Fireworks Southern California

 

Happy 4th of July Weekend! It is a beautiful weekend and nothing can complete the celebration of our beautiful country like a good old fashioned fireworks show. Here is a list of Firework Displays in Southern California. Enjoy and have a wonderful weekend!

July 3rd

Los Angeles County

Catalina Island, Two Harbors
Isthmus Cove Barge
9:00 p.m.

Cudahy
Cudahy Park
5220 Santa Ana St. (Field that backs up to the Riverbed)
9:00 p.m.

La Mirada
La Mirada High School (Soccer Field)
13520 Adelfa Ave.
9:00 p.m.

La Puente
La Puente Park
501 N. Glendora Ave.
9:00 p.m.

Norwalk
Cerritos College
11110 Alondra Blvd.
9:00 p.m.

San Pedro
Cabrillo Beach
3800 Stephen M. White Dr.
9:00 p.m.

South El Monte
South El Monte High School
1001 N. Durfee Ave.
9:00 p.m.

 

Orange County

Anaheim

Dinseyland

“Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky”

9:30pm.

 

Orange

3rd of July Celebration

El Modena High School

8pm

 

Riverside County

Saboba Casino

9pm

 

4th of July

Los Angeles County

Alhambra
Almansor Park
800 S. Almansor St.

Fireworks begin at 9 p.m.
See the show from anywhere in the park. Limited parking, so arrive early.
Bring your own picnic or purchase food from various Youth Group Food Vendors.
http://www.cityofalhambra.org/government/Fireworks.html

Artesia
Artesia Community Park
12000 block of South Street / Elaine
Admission is free
9:00 p.m.

Baldwin Park
Sierra Vista High School
3600 Frazier Ave. (Field behind bleachers)
9:00 p.m.

Burbank
Starlight Bowl
1249 Lockheed View Drive

Celebrate America and our heritage at this fun and festive Independence Day event for the entire family. Join the Starlight Bowl and The United States Air Force for an evening of great entertainment filled with surprises. See a flyover, the induction of new enlistees, United States Air Force Veteran Daniel Rutherford singing the National Anthem, Surfin’ USA, The Burbank Philharmonic Orchestra and of course the best fireworks show in Los Angeles.
Gates open at 5:30 p.m.
Entertainment from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Fireworks – 9:00 p.m
http://www.starlightbowl.com/july4.html

Calabasas
Calabasas High School
22855 W. Mulholland Hwy.
9:00 p.m.

Castaic Lake
Castaic Lake Recreation Area (Lower Lake)
32132 Castaic Lake
9:00 p.m.

Catalina, Avalon
Over the Bay
9:00 p.m.

Cerritos
Cerritos High School
12500 E. 183rd Street
9:00 p.m.

Claremont
Pomona College (Hammer Throw Field)
6th Street / N. Mills
9:00 p.m.

Commerce
Rosewood Park (Parking lot of Youth Center)
2535 Commerce Way
9:00 p.m.

Culver City
4401 Elenda Street (Culver City High School)
9:00 p.m.

The Exchange Club of Culver City and the City of Culver City invite you to attend our annual Fourth of July fireworks show at Culver City High School. Gates open at 5PM, entertainment begins at 6:30PM, and the fireworks start at 9PM.

Culver City High School is located at 4401 Elenda Street. Click here if you’d like to see a map of the vicinity. Parking is available in nearby lots for $5 per car. Enter those lots off of Braddock Dr. at Huron Ave., two blocks east of Sepulveda Blvd.

For 55 years the Exchange Club of Culver City has been dedicated to bettering the lives of our community’s children with a special focus on the prevention of child abuse. The suggested donation of $2 per person (children under 5 are free) will help us continue those efforts.

If you’re hungry you’ll be able to purchase hotdogs, soda, and Kettle Corn. You can also get tickets for the Exchange Club’s raffle, which features grand prizes of an LCD flat screen tv and $100 gift certificates good at Westfield Fox Hills Mall! There will be great live music, too.

Please note that you are not allowed to bring alcohol or fireworks of any kind onto the school grounds.

http://culvercityfireworksshow.com

Diamond Bar
Diamond Bar High School – Baseball Field
21400 E. Pathfinder Rd. (Pathfinder & Brea Canyon)
9:00 p.m.

Eagle Rock
Eagle Rock Park
1100 Eagle Vista Dr.
9:00 p.m.

El Sereno
El Sereno Park
4721 Klamath St.
9:00 p.m.

Gardena
Rowley Park (Baseball Field)
13220 S. Van Ness Ave.
9:00 p.m.

Hansen Dam
11770 Foothill Blvd.
Lake View Terrace

4th of July Celebration at Hansen Dam is in its 17th year and is a free fun- filled family Cultural Affair which includes Gourmet Food Trucks, Music, Raffles & Prizes, Free Water Slide Kid Zone and other entertainment, which culminates with one of the most dramatic fireworks displays in the area.

Visit the kids zone sponsored by Shrek The Musical coming to the Pantages Theatre July 12-31. Get to the Hansem Dam July 4th, 2011 between 12-1PM to see Shrek perform live on the main stage!

$10.00 (Parking lot fills fast, please arrive early to secure a good spot)

Monday, July 4th 11:00 pm
http://www.hansen4th.com/home/index.php

Hollywood
Hollywood Bowl
2301 North Highland Ave.

July 4th Fireworks Spectacular with special guests Daryl Hall & John Oates
Saturday, July 2, 2011, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 3, 2011, 7:30 p.m.
Monday, July 4, 2011, 7:30 p.m.
323.850.2000
http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/tickets/performance-detail.cfm?id=4229

Huntington Beach
Main St. from Pacific Coast Highway to Ellis

July 4, 2011 4th of July Parade – The biggest parade west of the Mississippi for Independence Day includes an entire day of fun. The parade begins on Pacific Coast Highway at Main Street at 10 a.m. and travels up Main Street to Gothard Street, usually lasting about 2.5 hours. Time: 10 a.m. Location: Main Street from Pacific Coast Highway to Ellis.

FIREWORKS AT THE BEACH – Time: 9 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: Find a spot on the sand from the Huntington Beach City Beach between the HB Pier and Huntington Street. hb4thofuly.org

PANCAKE BREAKFAST – Start your 4th of July Day with a Pancake Breakfast in Lake Park between 6 and 9 a.m. Cost is $5/ person. Pancakes, juice, coffee, and sausages included.

SURF CITY RUN & VENDOR EXPO – Starts at 7 a.m. and goes along a course that starts and finishes on Main Street.

VENDOR EXPO– The Pier Plaza includes a special 4th of July event with vendors selling foods and gifts.

Those Guys, band – at Perqs Nite Club. Time: 7 p.m. Location: 117 Main St. Huntington Beach, CA. Phone: (714) 960-9996.

http://www.huntingtonbeachevents.com/calendar.html#4th_of_July_Information

Huntington Park
Salt Lake Park (Northwest Soccer Field)
3401 E. Florence Blvd.
9:00 p.m.

La Crescenta
Crescenta Valley High School
2900 Community Ave.

Entrance is via La Crescenta Elementary
Tickets are $5 each; children under 2 get in for free.
9:00 p.m.
http://www.cvfireworks.com

La Habra
La Habra High School (Baseball Field)
801 Highlander
9:00 p.m.

Lancaster
Antelope Valley Fairgrounds
2551 West Ave H
http://www.avfair.com/

Lancaster
Lancaster Municipal Stadium
2400 W. Avenue I
Lancaster
6:55 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.

Long Beach
The Queen Mary
1126 Queen’s Highway

Join us for a day of fun in the sun and an unforgettable 4th of July celebration. The day’s festivities include entertainment throughout the day:

• Strolling performers, Balloon Artists, Face Painters and Uncle Sam!
• On the main stage you can groove to the tunes of Flattop Tom & His Jump Cats, an energetic and dynamic band playing blues and swing (12:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.)
• GRAMMY Nominated, Lisa Haley and the Zydekats, one of the most joyful Americana/Cajun/Zydeco acts on tour today (4:30 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.)
• Dance the night away on the Verandah Deck located on the stern of the ship with a DJ Craig playing your favorite dance mixes from Classic Rock and Roll and Disco to the hottest jams of today (7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.)
• Fireworks at 9:00 p.m.

http://www.queenmary.com/July-Fourth.aspx

Los Angeles
Dodger Stadium
1000 Elysian Park
9:00 p.m.

Los Angeles
Exposition Park
700 Exposition Park Drive

For the 9th consecutive year, the Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza comes to Exposition Park. Entertainment will get under way at around 12noon on Christmas Tree Lane. Fireworks show will begin at dusk and is a full 60 minutes worth of entertainment.

http://www.expositionpark.org/fourth-july-fireworks-extravaganza

Los Angeles
Hollenbeck Park
415 S. St. Louis St.
9:00 p.m.

Los Angeles
Lincoln Park
3501 Valley Blvd.
9:00 p.m.

Los Angeles
Los Angeles Coliseum
3939 Figueroa St.
9:00 p.m.

Los Angeles
Warner Ranch Park
21820 Califa St.
9:00 p.m.

Lynwood
Lynwood City Park
Baseball Field
11301 Bullis Rd.
9:00 p.m.

Malibu (Private)
Barge off the Coast
80 Malibu Colony Road
9:00 p.m.

Malibu (Private)
Barge off the Coast
21528 Pacific Coast Highway
9:00 p.m.

Malibu (Private)
Barge off the Coast
27910 Pacific Coast Highway
9:00 p.m.

Malibu (Private)
Barge off the Coast
22338 Pacific Coast Highway
9:00 p.m.

Pacific Palisades
Palisades Charter High School
15777 Bowdoin Street
July 4th
Entertainment 6:30 p.m.
Fireworks 9:00 p.m.
http://palisadesparade.org/Fireworks.php

Pasadena
Rose Bowl
“Americafest 2011”

  • 2:00 pm The Festival begins outside the stadium.
    Family Fun Festival & Food Court on Area H
  • 6:00 pm Gates open
  • 7:00 pm Entertainment to include live entertainment by the Jan & Dean Show featuring Dean Torrence, Mariachi Divas, band performance by DCI Phantom Regiment, Ives Brothers FMX motorcycle stunt and the Biggest Fireworks Show in Southern California produced by PyroSpectaculars by Souza.
  • 9:05 pm Americafest Fireworks: The Biggest Fireworks Show in Southern California Produced by PyroSpectaculars by Souza
  • Tickets: $13
    Children 7 & under FREE
    Active Military with ID FREE

http://www.rosebowlstadium.com/RoseBowl_Americafest.php

Pico Rivera
Meller Elementary School (West grass area)
6016 Rosemead Blvd.
9:00 p.m.

Pomona
Pomona Fairplex
1101 W. McKinley
Pomona

It’s the 25th annual fireworks spectacular at Fairplex. Monster trucks and motoX extreme get the crowd cheering and the stupendous fireworks are the grand finale. The nighttime programming is a crowd pleaser and has played to a sold-out audience since its inception in 2002. It puts the boom in KABOOM!
 
The FMX riders delivering the colossal speed, moves, jumps and spins are the amazing Jimmy Fitzpatrick, Jeff Griffin, Julian Dusseau and Nick Dunn. And, then the dusty big boys appear led by Bounty Hunter, Iron Outlaw, Time Fly’s, Fired Up and Obsession.  Drivers navigate these behemoths weighing between 9-11 thousand pounds perched on 66 inch tires kicking up the dust and excitement levels exponentially.

*Please note that all riders and drivers are subject to change without notice.

 
Monster Truck and Big Air Free style Motocross 8 p.m.

Fireworks Spectacular 9:20 p.m. (Gates open at 5 p.m.)

 
Tickets are available online and at the kiosk at the Fairplex Credentials Office weekdays from 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. beginning Monday, May 9 –July 4 (or until sold out).
 
Reserved Box Seats $19.50
Trackside Bleachers $17.50
General Seating $15

Buffet at Top of the Park $45
Free, ages 2 and younger

http://www.fairplex.com/fp/eventscalendar/kaboom.asp

Porter Ranch
Shepherd of the Hills Church
“4th of July Spectacular”
19700 Rinaldi Street
Porter Ranch

Welcome to the 13th Annual 4th of July Spectacular presented by Shepherd of the Hills Church and Shapell Homes; one the largest 4th of July shows in all of Southern California. This event features an aerial fireworks presentation, inflatable “moon bounces” for the kids and a wide variety of local food vendors. In addition, we will have a Civil Air Patrol Cadets color guard presentation honoring military service men and women.
When: July 4, Gates open at 4:30
Cost: Free
Parking: Free
http://www.theshepherd.org/4th

Redondo Beach
Seaside Lagoon
200 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach

Gates open at 2:00, Fireworks at 9:00 p.m.
Kids 4th Annual Freedom Parade at 7:00, Live Entertainment until 10:00 p.m.
http://www.redondofireworks.com

Rosemead
Rosemead Park
9200 Mission Avenue
9:00 p.m.

San Fernando
208 Park Ave
9:00 p.m.

San Pedro
Cabrillo Beach
3800 Stephen M. White Dr.
9:00 p.m.

Santa Clarita
Valencia Town Center
26735 Circle Drive (top of market parking structure)
9:15 p.m.

South Gate
South Gate Park
Corner of Pinehurst and Tweedy
9:00 p.m.

Stevenson Ranch
Dr. R. Rioux Memorial Park
26233 Faulkner Drive
9:00 p.m.

Studio City
CBS Studio Center
4024 Radford Ave

4th of July Fireworks Festival
4:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

General Admission Tickets
The July 4th event takes place at CBS Studio Center (4024 Radford Ave Studio City). This year’s music performer is The Diane Lotny Band Boggie Knights. The Black Sheep Squadron will perform a show with their model airplanes. The Television and Motion Picture Car Club (www.streetfire.net/video/fireball-tims-world-of-cars-movie-cars-at-cbs_742254.htm, www.motorator.com/videos/1154) will be at the event having a car show. There is also a business expo featuring local businesses And of course there will be an amazing fireworks show at the end of the night. All of this is included in the General Admission price.

You can purchase beverages at the event. If you have young children you can purchase a $12 wristband for the Kids Fun Zone, good all night long for any of their bouncy fun houses. You can bring your own picnic or buy food (hotdogs, hamburgers, popcorn, etc.) at the event.

* General Admission tickets for Kids 5 years old and under are free

For more info, go to:
http://studiocitychamber.com/eventcalendar.php?year=2011&month=7&eventID=428

Sunland-Tujunga
Verdugo Hills High School
10625 Plainview Ave.
4:00 to 10:00 p.m.
http://stnc.org/

Torrance
Barge off Coast of Torrance Beach
Palos Verdes and Via Rivera.
9:00 p.m.

West Covina
Edgewood Middle School
1625 W. Durness Street

The City of West Covina and the West Covina MDA Volunteer Committee host the 21st Annual Independence Day Celebration.

Sunday, July 3rd ~ 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. ~ Carnival, Food, Rides & Games

Monday, July 4th ~ 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Pancake Breakfast at Hurst Ranch, 1227 S. Orange Avenue

Cost $4.00 includes pancakes, sausage, juice, milk and coffee.

$1.00 Entrance Fee Beginning at 3:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. ~ Carnival, Food, Rides & Games
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. ~ Entertainment by Sangria and Fireworks Show Sponsored by the City of West Covina

For more info, contact the Community Services Department
(626) 939.8430

http://www.westcovina.org

Whittier (Private)
Friendly Hills Country Club
8500 Villa Verde Drive / Mar Vista
9:00 p.m.

Woodland Hills
Warner Park
5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Entertainment starts at 6 p.m.
Fireworks at 9 p.m.
http://valleycultural.org/dennis-p-zines-july-4th-extravaganza-july-4/

Orange County

ANAHEIM

Disneyland

“Celebrate America! A 4th of July Concert in the Sky”

9:30 p.m

Angel Stadium

After game

Peralta Canyon Park

9 p.m

 

CYPRESS, LOS ALAMITOS, ROSSMOOR, SEAL BEACH:

The Joint Forces Training Base Los Alamitos

9 p.m.

DANA POINT

Dana Point Harbor area.

Fireworks begin at 9 p.m,

 

 

FULLERTON

Fullerton High School Stadium

9pm

 

HUNTINGTON BEACH

Huntington Beach Pier

Dusk

 

IRVINE:

Irvine High School

9pm

 

LAGUNA BEACH

A public show sponsored by the city will be shot from Monument Point at Heisler Park on Cliff Drive with the best viewing from Main Beach. Bring a blanket and a picnic. The show will start after dusk.

 

 

LA HABRA

La Habra High School Stadium

9pm

 

LADERA RANCH

Founders’ Park

9pm

 

 

LAGUNA HILLS

The Community Center and Sports Complex

9:10pm

 

LAGUNA NIGUEL

Laguna Niguel Regional Park

9pm

 

NEWPORT BEACH: Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, 1131 Back Bay Drive. The Dunes will present the 53rd Annual Fireworks Extravaganza. There will be family fun and games throughout the day with 3 Tribute Bands providing musical entertainment. Concessions are available. The day ends with a spectacular fireworks finale at 9 p.m. Get there early and save a spot to watch the show. The park opens at 7 a.m. The cost is $50.00 per car (up to 6 wristbands); walk-ins are $10 for per wristband. For more information call (949) 729-3863 or visit newportdunes.com.

MISSION VIEJO

Olympiad Road between Marguerite Parkway and Melinda

Fireworks begin at 9 p.m

 

SAN CLEMENTE: Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. from the end of the San Clemente Pier. (Marines and their families are invited to watch from the Marine Monument at Park Semper Fi. Tickets are required. No charge. For information, call 949-498-4958 or go to www.marinemonument.com.)

 

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO

San Juan Capistrano State Park

9pm

 

TUSTIN

Tustin High School Football Stadium

9pm

YORBA LINDA

Veterans’ Park (Yorba Linda Middle School)

9pm

 

Riverside County

Beaumont

Stewart Park

9pm

 

Lake Elsinore

Storm Stadium

9-9:30pm after game

 

Riverside

La Sierra Park 9pm

 

San Jacinto

Estudillo Park

9pm

 

San Bernardino County

 

Apple Valley
Lenny Brewster Sports Center
21024 Otoe Road
Apple Valley, CA 92307
2 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Festivities include live entertainment, games, food booths, a beer garden and fireworks
Parking and admission are free
(760) 240-7000
http://www.applevalley.org

Big Bear
Big Bear Lake
The fireworks are shot off from a barge on the Lake
Show can be seen from any public park or boat on the lake
Fireworks begin at 8:45 p.m.
http://www.bigbearlakevillage.com

Big Bear
Fourth of July lakefront fireworks and barbeque at the Marina Resort
Barbeque from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Fireworks begin at 8:45 p.m.
Admission: $10 (no food included)
Food price: $20 for pizza, Mexican or a hamburger; $24 for steak
40770 Big Bear Blvd.
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
http://www.bigbearlakevillage.com

Chino Hills
Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Picnic
Big League Dreams Sports Park
16333 Fairfield Ranch Rd.
Chino Hills, CA 91709
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Enjoy a parade, live entertainment, water activities, eating contests, food vendors, game booths, crafts, BMX stunt shows, rick climbing, dog demonstrations and more. (909) 364-2700
http://www.chinohills.org

Fontana
July 4th Red, White and Cruise
Auto Club Speedway
9300 Cherry Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
Gates open at 2 p.m.
Fireworks at 9 p.m.
Pre-sale tickets: $10 for adults, $7 for kids 7-12, free for kids 6 and under
Day of tickets: $15 for adults, $10 for kids 7-12, free for kids 6 and under
(800) 944-7223
http://redwhiteandcruise.com/

San Bernardino
Arrowhead Credit Union Park
Watch the Minor League Baseball game between the Inland Empire 66ers and Visalia Rawhide, then stay for fireworks
Game starts at 6:05 p.m., followed by 4th of July fireworks display
Tickets between $4-$11
280 South E Street
San Bernardino, CA 92401
http://inlandempire.66ers.milb.com

Upland
Upland High School Football Stadium
565 W. 11th Street
Upland, CA 91786
Stadium opens at 5:30 p.m., with live entertainment beginning at 6 p.m.
Fireworks Sky Concert at 9 p.m.
Tickets: $8 per person, Children 2 and under are free

Victorville

San Bernardino County Fairgrounds

9pm

3 comments

    • Daytrippingmom says:

      HI Phyllis,
      Sorry about that! There were so many wonderful events going on on the fourth and I missed some. I will make sure to add this one to my list!

Leave a Reply