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Los Angeles 4th of July Celebrations, 2012

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Home Jane Realty BRE# 01439865

In a city the size of Los Angeles there is going to be a ton of things to do, and I certainly cannot cover all the events.  These are some of the more popular and accessible events that will take place on July 4th in Los Angeles:Fireworks

4th of July AmericaFest at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena

This is one of the largest fireworks displays in Southern California for the past 86 years.  The parking lot opens at 10:00 a.m. and there will be family entertainment outside the stadium starting at 2:00 p.m., including crafts, rides, and exhibits.  The stadium will open at 6:00 p.m. where food will be served.   The fireworks display will start at 9:05 p.m.  For more details and ticket prices visit Americafest 2012.

The Queen Mary 4th of July Celebration in Long Beach

For those of you who can get away, this will be a full day of events from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.  There will be live entertainment.  The fireworks will being at 9:00 p.m.  Visit the Queen Mary’s site for more information.

Marina Del Rey 4th of July Fireworks Celebration

Marina Del Rey is one of the few communities in Los Angeles which still puts on an official event.   Fireworks are launched from a barge in the bay, and the show starts at  9:00 p.m. and lasts approximately 20 minutes.  For more information, including parking visit the event official site.

4th of July Festivities at Dodger Stadium

If you are a baseball fan, this is the venue for you.  The Dodgers will be playing the Cincinnati Reds.  The game starts at 6:10 p.m.  There is no further information from the Dodgers’ site itself, but keep checking.

Studio City’s 4th of July Fireworks Festival

This event will take place from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. at CBS Studio Center.  It will include music from Diane Lotny and the Boogie Knights, a model airplane and car show  and a business expo.  Food will also be available for purchase.  Proceeds from this event will go to The Lopez Foundation helping under-privileged children and adults meet health and education challenges, and North Hollywood High School Music Department and Zoo Magnet.  For more details visit the event site.

63rd Annual Pacific Palisades Fourth of July Parade

Starting at 2:00 p.m. this has become one of the top Independence Day parades in the country, and this year the Grand Marshal is Jerry Mathers.  Dave Wakeling and The English Beat will head a two-hour concert, and the culmination  will be the annual fireworks at Stadium by the Sea.  For more information visit Palisades Americanism Parade Association.

17th Annual Hansen Dam 4th of July Celebration 

Festivities commence at 11:00 a.m. and include gourmet food trucks, music, and raffles.  For the kids there will also be performance by Shrek, sponsored by Shrek The Musical which is coming to the Pantages Theater  July 12-31.  The fireworks show will commence at 9:00 p.m.  For more information visit the event site.

L.A. Galaxy 4th of July Celebration

If you are a soccer fan,  you can watch the L.A. Galaxy play Philadelphia Union, followed by a fireworks display.  Game starts at 7:30 p.m.  For more information and tickets visit the L.A. Galaxy site.

Culver City 4th of July Fireworks Show

This will take place at Culver City High School.  Gates open at 5:00 p.m. and the fireworks show starts at 9:00 p.m.  There will be food available and a raffle courtesy of the Exchange Club of Culver City, with proceeds going to the prevention of child abuse, their main cause.  Visit the event site for more details.

Malibu Fireworks

So far, Malibu has issued 4 permits for fireworks to be launched from barges, starting at 9:00 p.m.  These are private events, but you may catch a glimpse if you can find a vantage point.  The permitted areas are the 21500,22300, and 27900 blocks of Pacific Coast Highway and Malibu Colony Drive.

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Comments (35)

Doug Rogers
RE/MAX Coastal Properties - Destin, FL
Your Real Estate Resource!

Okay Jane, now I'm depressed. the 4th here means a fresh watermelon and driving to the local high school stadium to watch the fireworks over Lake Buhlow!

Jun 15, 2012 02:50 AM
Jane Peters
Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles real estate concierge services

Doug,  ROFL.

Jun 15, 2012 04:17 AM
Broker Patty Da Silva Da Silva
Green Realty Properties® - 954-667-7253 - Cooper City, FL
Top Listing Broker

Jane,

SO much fun stuff to do, how does one decide?! To go or not to go :)

Jun 15, 2012 08:29 AM
Susan Neal
RE/MAX Gold, Fair Oaks - Fair Oaks, CA
Fair Oaks CA & Sacramento Area Real Estate Broker

Very appropriate patriotic post that you made on Flag Day.  It is about time to start planning for how we'll be spending Independence Day.

Jun 15, 2012 01:42 PM
Jane Peters
Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles real estate concierge services

Patty,  that is the question.

Susan, it is a comin'

Jun 15, 2012 02:30 PM
Michelle Gibson
Hansen Real Estate Group Inc. - Wellington, FL
REALTOR

Jane - LA has a lot of great things going on this 4th of July.

Jun 16, 2012 12:48 PM
Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Jane, kudos to you for compiling this expansive list of where to view fireworks in the LA area!  I think the Marina Del Rey fireworks would be hard to beat!  How fun would that be to sit on the beach and watch the fireworks in the bay, or better yet by boat!

Jun 16, 2012 12:57 PM
Jane Peters
Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles real estate concierge services

Michelle, I would certainly hope so :)

Bruce,  I think Sharon Paxson as the ultimate - the Newport Beach Boat Parade, but the Marina is also lovely.

Jun 16, 2012 12:59 PM
Sun City Grand Homes Surprise AZ Real Estate Leolinda Bowers Designated Broker Leolinda Realty
Leolinda Realty - Surprise, AZ
Sun City Grand in Surprise Arizona

Parades, fireworks, soccer, baseball, LA visitors and residents will surely enjoy the loads of activities. I would especially enjoy a day at the Queen Mary enjoying the wonderful weather.

Jun 16, 2012 07:45 PM
Karen Crowson
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Rancho Bernardo, CA
Your Agent for Change
Wow, that's a ton of choices. Have you ever gone to the one at the rosebowl? That would be something to see.
Jun 17, 2012 12:42 AM
Jane Peters
Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles real estate concierge services

Leolinda, hopefully it will be wonderful weather.  Not so wonderful right now.

Karen,  no.  I don't like crowds :)

Jun 17, 2012 03:49 AM
Renée Donohue~Home Photography
Savvy Home Pix - Allegan, MI
Western Michigan Real Estate Photographer

YOWSERS LA has so much going on for the 4th!  I had ISSUES finding stuff for my 4th of July events post. 

Jun 17, 2012 10:46 AM
Jane Peters
Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles real estate concierge services

Renee,  not that is surprising.

Jun 17, 2012 10:57 AM
Wayne Johnson
Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper REALTORS® - San Antonio, TX
San Antonio REALTOR, San Antonio Homes For Sale

Jane, Big things for LA for the 4th. LA sports fans will just be coming down from the Kings' Stanley Cup victory.

Jun 17, 2012 11:18 AM
Broker Patty Da Silva Da Silva
Green Realty Properties® - 954-667-7253 - Cooper City, FL
Top Listing Broker

Do you have a favorite event Jane?

 

Jun 17, 2012 11:55 AM
Jane Peters
Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles real estate concierge services

Wayne,  I think you are right.

Patty,  can't say I do :)

Jun 17, 2012 02:04 PM
Broker Patty Da Silva Da Silva
Green Realty Properties® - 954-667-7253 - Cooper City, FL
Top Listing Broker

We like going to the beach here. Some of the cities do firework shows and it's awesome to watch while your toes are in the sand :o) Whatever you do, ENJOY (and be safe)!

Jun 21, 2012 06:46 AM
Jane Peters
Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles real estate concierge services

Patty,  I will be in London on the 4th :)

Jun 21, 2012 03:15 PM
Bob & Leilani Souza
Souza Realty 916.408.5500 - Roseville, CA
Greater Sacramento Area Homes, Land & Investments

Jane, as others have said above...this was an EXCELLENT topic to blog about! Have a safe trip to London! :)

Leilani

Jun 22, 2012 05:48 PM
Jane Peters
Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles real estate concierge services

Leilani,  thank you very much.

Jun 23, 2012 07:20 AM