Los Angeles 411: Fourth of July Events 2013, South; West L.A. County
It’s time to waive the red, white and blue again! If you are looking for an extravaganza on July 4th in Los Angeles County this year, here is a listing of events; for more details, and individual event web site links, please visit About.com).
Los Angeles and the West Side; The South Bay and Long Beach
- AmericaFest at the Rose Bowl
One of the largest fireworks displays in Southern California.
When: Begins at 7:00, Program 7:25, Fireworks at 9:05 pm.
Where: The Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena.
Cost: $13 GA, $25 reserved, $30 premium, Kids 7 and under and Active Military with ID Free.
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Palisades Americanism Parade
Old-fashioned Independence Day, entertainment and fireworks.
When: 1:50 Skydivers, 2:00 parade, 6:30 entertainment, 9:00 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.
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July 4th at Grand Park
Grand Park in the L.A. Civic Center four block block-party and light show.
When: Music begins at 3:00, light show at 9:00 pm.
Where: All four blocks of Grand Park in downtown Los Angeles 200 N. Grand Avenue, between Grand Avenue and Spring Street.
Cost: FREE -
3-Day July 4th Celebration at the Hollywood Bowl
Josh Grobin will join the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
When: July 2-4th, 7:30 pm
Where: Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Ave, Hollywood, CA 90068
Cost: $15-$243 + fee
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Annual Vision Outside 4th of July Jazz and Blues Festival in Leimert Park
Jazz and blues, children’s arts and crafts, face painting, delicious food.
When: 1:00 – 7:00 pm
Where: Vision Theatre back lot, 3341 W. 43rd Pl., Los Angeles
Cost: FREE
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Mr. & Mrs. Muscle Beach, Venice Beach
Body building pageant on the beach.
When: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Where: Venice Recreation Center, 1800 Ocean Front Walk, Venice Beach
Cost: FREE to watch, $80 to compete
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BBQ at the Aquarium of the Pacific
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: BB* 3:00 - 8:00 pm; Aquarium opens 9:00 am – 10:00 pm
Where: Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, 320 Golden Shore, Long Beach
Cost: Aquarium Admission is $14.95 for everyone after 5 pm. Aquarium plus dinner $37 Adult, $32 Child.
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Queen Mary BBQ, Brews and Red, White & Blues
Multi-era Tribute to Classic Americana at the Queen Mary.
When: July 4, noon to 11 pm, Fireworks on the 4th at 9:00 pm
Where: The Queen Mary, 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach, CA 90802
Cost: $39.99 Adult, $19.99 children 3-11, 2 and under Free, $59 VIP (includes movie), $9.99 Movie under the stars.
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Long Beach Kids' Bike Parade
Bike parade, Patriotic Oratory Competition, watermelon seed spitting, and patriotic costume contest.
When: 9:15 am registration, 10:00 am parade, followed by competitions
Where: Granada Ave and the bike path, Long Beach, CA 90803
Cost: FREE
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Celebration in San Pedro
Live music, U.S. military exhibits, demonstrations and displays.
When: All day.
Where: Cabrillo Beach, 3720 Stephen M. White Dr., San Pedro
Cost: FREE
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Soccer with Fireworks - LA Galaxy vs. Columbus Crew
LA Galaxy will take on the Columbus Crew; post game fireworks at the Home Depot Center in Carson.
When: 7:30 pm
Where: Home Depot Center, Carson.
Cost: $20 and up, check Goldstar.com for discount tickets.
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Marina Del Rey Fireworks
Traditional fireworks extravaganza broadcast over FM radio KXLU, 88.9.
When: 9:00 pm
Where: Chase Park, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey. Cost: FREE
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