Fireworks may be sidelined this year, but patriotic live and virtual festivities still are planned in & around Los Angeles County.
Independence Day celebrations will look decidedly different this year, as COVID-19 concerns spurred cancellations of most July 4th parades, carnivals, and fireworks extravaganzas throughout Greater Los Angeles and statewide.
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.
But the patriotic spirit will go on in the L.A. area as several communities are getting creative with home-decorating contests, aerial flyovers, online activities or virtual fireworks, and concerts.
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.
