Fireworks may be sidelined this year, but patriotic live and virtual festivities still are planned in & around Los Angeles County.
More events are canceled then proceeding, to be sure. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health nixed live fireworks shows throughout the county — leaving the closest confirmed display in Rancho Cucamonga, plus a smattering set to go off in Riverside, Orange and San Diego counties.
Scroll through the list, and see what's going on near you. Stay safe, and have a Happy Fourth of July.
Due to the pandemic, counties or cities may adjust or cancel events at the last minute, so double-check with organizers.
AGOURA HLLS:
- JULY 4: July 4th Home-Decorating Contest. Show your patriotic pride!
- JULY 4: July 4th Celebration Hike & Picnic 2020: Tapia Park. With masks & social distancing.
- JULY: Summer Concerts & Movies In The Park: canceled, including ones typically Independence Day-themed.
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ALHAMBRA:
- JULY 4: Fourth of July Concert, Festival & Fireworks Celebration: canceled.
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ARTESIA:
- July 4th Home-Decorating Contest. Take a drive and check out the patriotic displays.
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BALDWIN PARK:
- JULY 4: 4th of July Spectacular, Band & Fireworks: canceled.
- Patriotic Home-Decorating Contest: Show your patriotic spirit!
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BELMONT SHORE:
- JULY 4: July 4th Costume Contest & Bike Parade: canceled.
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BEVERLY HILLS:
- JULY 4: July 4th Red, White & Poolside: Beverly Wilshire: canceled, as hotel will reopen Aug. 1.
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BIG BEAR LAKE:
- JULY 4: July 4th Fireworks Spectacular 2020. "Viewable from nearly every corner of the Valley."
- JULY 4: 4th of July Fun Run. Virtual option also available. At Meadow Park, Big Bear Lake.
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BURBANK:
- JULY 4: Concert & Fireworks: Starlight Bowl: canceled.
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CALABASAS:
- JULY 4: July 4th Fireworks Spectacular, Lakeside Fun Run, Pet Show & Splash Party 2020: canceled.
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CAMARILLO:
- JULY 4: July 4th Independence Day & Fireworks: canceled.
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CARSON:
- JULY 4: LA Galaxy's Annual Fourth of July Fireworks Show: canceled.
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CERRITOS:
- JULY 4: July 4th Festival, Bands & Fireworks: canceled.
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CLAREMONT:
- JULY 4: 4th Of July Parade, Fest & Fireworks: canceled.
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CULVER CITY:
- JULY 4: Fourth of July Fireworks at West LA College: canceled.
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DIAMOND BAR:
- JULY 1: Special Patriotic Concert In The Park: canceled.
- JULY 5 DEADLINE: Family-Fun 'Forts for The Fourth' Contest. A great holiday project!
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EAGLE ROCK:
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EL SEGUNDO:
- JULY 4: July 4th Celebration, Music, Games & Fireworks: canceled. Home-decorating contest planned.
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GRANADA HILLS:
- JULY 3: July 3rd Grubfest. Not Independence Day-themed necessarily, but the weekly event is getting back on track, so could be fun start to the holiday weekend.
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HERMOSA BEACH:
- JULY 3: July 3rd Excursion To Hollywood Bowl: canceled.
- JULY 4: July 4th Ironman - Run, Paddle, Chug.: canceled.
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HOLLYWOOD:
- JULY 2-4: Hollywood Bowl's July 4th Fireworks Spectacular & Beach Boys Concert: canceled.
- JULY 3-4: Movie+ Fireworks: Forever Cemetery. No Independence Day events planned.
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LA CRESCENTA:
- JULY 4: 4th Of July Music, Food Trucks & Fireworks: canceled.
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LA MIRADA:
- JULY 3: Independence Celebration & Fireworks: canceled.
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LA VERNE:
- JULY 4: July 4th Country Fair, Parade, BBQ & Fireworks: canceled.
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LONG BEACH:
- JULY 3: Big Bang On The Bay: Boathouse On The Bay: canceled
- JULY 4: July 4th Costume Contest & Bike Parade: canceled.
- JULY 4: Queen Mary's All-American July 4th Celebration & Fireworks: canceled.
- JULY 4: July 4 BBQ & Fireworks View: Aquarium Of Pacific. No event planned.
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LOS ANGELES:
- JULY 4: Councilmember Curren D. Price Jr.'s 4th of July Fest & Fireworks: Exposition Park, Coliseum: canceled.
- JULY 4: Grand Park + Music Center's July Block Party & Fireworks: canceled.
- JULY 4: Grand Park + Music Center's Virtual July 4th 2020: Tune in for three-hour block party!
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LYNWOOD:
- JULY 4: July 4th Family Festival, Music & Fireworks: canceled.
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MALIBU:
- JULY 4: Fourth of July Fireworks & Offshore Displays: canceled.
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MANHATTAN BEACH:
- JULY 4: Annual Fourth of July Pool Party at Begg Pool: canceled.
- JULY 5: Salute To Troops Picnic & Concert: canceled.
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MARINA DEL REY:
- JULY 4: 4th Of July Fireworks Show: canceled.
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MONROVIA:
- JULY 4: July 4th Virtual Fireworks & Decorating Contest. Tune in Saturday.
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MONTEREY PARK:
- JULY 4: Fourth of July Fest & Fireworks: canceled.
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MOORPARK:
- JULY 3: 3rd of July Concert, Fest & Fireworks Extravaganza: canceled.
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NEWBURY PARK:
- JULY 4: July 4th Pancake Breakfast, Home Run Derby, Swim, Concert & Fireworks: canceled.
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PACIFIC PALISADES:
- JULY 4: 4th of July Run, Parade, Fest & Fireworks: canceled.
- JULY 4:July 4th Singalong & Live Flyover. Community rallies with unique celebrations this year.
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PALOS VERDES ESTATES:
- JULY 4: Old-Fashioned 4th Of July Celebration: canceled.
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PASADENA:
- JULY 4: Virtual AmericaFest & July 4th Flyover 2020: Rose Bowl. Live aerial flyover planned for the afternoon.
- JULY 2-5: Tribeca Drive-In Movies July 2-5: Rose Bowl. Could be fun way to mark the holiday!
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POMONA:
- JULY 4: Kaboom! July 4th Fireworks & Motocross: Fairplex: canceled.
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PORTER RANCH:
- JULY 4: July 4th Kid Zone, Music, Flyovers, Fireworks: canceled.
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RANCHO CUCAMONGA:
- JULY 4: July 4th Community Fireworks Show. "Enjoy a beautiful 15-minute display of fireworks in the sky."
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REDONDO BEACH:
- JULY 4: Annual 4th of July 5K & Firecracker Dash. Events are virtual this year.
- JULY 4: 4th of July Party & Fireworks: Seaside Lagoon: canceled.
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SAN MARINO:
- JULY 4: 4th of July Celebration, Parade & Fireworks: canceled.
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SAN PEDRO:
- JULY 2: Port of LA's 'Cars & Stripes Forever' & Fireworks: canceled.
- JULY 4: 70th Annual John Olguin July 4th Spectacular & Fireworks: canceled.
- JULY 4: Annual July 4th Community Observance at Korean Bell of Friendship: canceled.
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SANTA CLARITA:
- JULY 4: 2020 Spirit of America Fireworks Spectacular. "The show will go on!" (Check with organizers for possible cancellation due to new L.A. County rules.)
- JULY 3-5:Independence Day Virtual 5K & 10K: Get out your running shoes!
- JULY 3-6: 4-Day 'July 4th Fest' & Fireworks: Six Flags. The amusement park still is temporarity closed. Click on the link for any updates.
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SANTA MONICA:
- JUNE 27: "Celebrate America" Picnic & Fireworks: Santa Monica College: canceled.
- JULY 4: Fourth of July Parade: canceled.
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SIERRA MADRE:
- JULY 3: 4th Of July Home-Decorating Contest Deadline: Show your patriotic spirit!
- THROUGH JULY 3: Independence Week Fun & Crafts 2020: Library. Fun for the kids.
- JULY 4: July 4th Firecracker Run, Parade & Picnic: Follow link for updates.
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SIMI VALLEY:
- JULY 4: 4th of July Celebration 2020: Ronald Reagan Library. Join the virtual festivities of anthem, history and costume contest.
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SOUTH GATE:
- JULY 2-5: Independence Day Carnival & July 4th Fireworks: canceled.
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SOUTH EL MONTE:
- JULY 4: 4th of July Celebration & Fireworks: canceled.
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SOUTH PASADENA:
- THROUGH JULY 10: Festival of Art. A"change from Festival of Balloons to Festival of Art for this year and this year only!"
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SUNLAND-TUJUNGA:
- JULY 4: Independence Day Parade: canceled.
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THOUSAND OAKS:
- JULY 4: July 4th Pancake Breakfast, Home Run Derby, Swim, Concert & Fireworks: canceled.
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TOPANGA:
- JULY 4: 4th of July Family Barn Dance & BBQ: canceled.
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TORRANCE:
- JULY 4: July 4 Fireworks Celebration: canceled.
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UNIVERSAL CITY:
- JULY 4: July 4th Fireworks: Universal Studios Hollywood: The park still is temporarily closed. Follow link for any possible changes.
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VALENCIA:
- JULY 3-6: 4-Day 'July 4th Fest' & Fireworks: Six Flags. The amusement park still is temporarity closed. Click on the link for any updates.
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VENICE:
- JULY 4: Fourth of July 'Mr. & Ms. Muscle Beach': canceled.
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WALNUT:
- JULY 4: 4th of July Concert & Fireworks: canceled.
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WESTCHESTER:
- JULY 4: LAX Coastal Fourth of July Parade: canceled. Decorating contest planned.
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WESTLAKE VILLAGE:
- JULY 4: Fourth of July Parade, Festivities & Fireworks Spectacular & Music: canceled.
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WOODLAND HILLS:
- JULY 4: July 4th Concert & Fireworks 2019: Warner Park: canceled.