It's July 4th and that means fireworks! There are many shows in the city, but if you truly want to celebrate your inner pyromaniac, these are the best of the bunch. And remember fireworks are dangerous. Stay safe and leave the explosives to the professionals.
1. July 4th Fireworks Spectacular: A Ball at the Bowl with the LA Dodgers
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This is the best of the best. Fireworks at the Hollywood Bowl. The 2008 Celebration honors our own Los Angeles Dodgers. Randy Newman performs and Dodgers stars make guest appearances. Catch the next game at one of LA's great Dodger bars.
- Where: 2301 N Highland Ave, Hollywood, CA 90068
- Phone: (323) 850-2000
- When: July 2, 3, 4: 7:30pm
- Tickets: Head to the Hollywood Bowl website
2. The Rose Bowl - AmericaFest 2008
This marks the 82nd annual Rose Bowl July 4th celebration. In addition to spectacular fireworks there will be a performance from the California Philharmonic Orchestra.
- Where: 1001 Rose Bowl Dr, Pasadena, CA 91103
- Phone: (626) 577-3101
- When: July 4: 10 am-9 pm, Drum Corps performance begins at 7pm, Fireworks at 9pm.
- Website: www.rosebowlstadium.com/RoseBowl_Americafest.htm
- Tickets:
- Adults: $13
- Kids 7 and under: Free
- Parking: $15 per car
3. Marina del Rey July 4 Fireworks Extravaganza
Head down to Marina Del Rey for a beautiful day by the beach. The event will be simulcast on KXLU, 88.9 FM.
- When: July 4, 9pm
- Where: Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
- Phone: (310) 305-9545
- Website:Marina Del Rey Event Info
- Tickets: This event is free.
4. 10th Annual Fireworks Festival - Journey Through Time
The Studio City Chamber of Commerce hosts this bash on the CBS lot. Great party, family friendly.
- When: July 4, 4:30pm - 9:30pm
- Where: CBS Studio Center, 4204 Radford Ave., Studio City, CA 91604
- Website: Studio City Chamber of Commerce
- Phone: (818) 655-5916
- Tickets:
- Adults: $20
- Kids 6-12: $10
5. Gridlock 4th of July Celebration at The Queen Mary
For a truly unique experience, the Queen Mary can't be beat. It bills itself as California's largest fireworks display. Girlicious and the Spazzmatics lead a lineup of more than 15 live bands.
- When: July 4, 10am - 10pm, fireworks at 9pm
- Where: 1126 Queen's Highway, Long Beach, CA 90802
- Phone:(562) 435-3511
- Website: Check out the Queen Mary website for more information.
- Tickets: Adult: $44.95
6. Fourth of July Spectacular at Cabrillo Beach
Photo © Cabrillo Beach Bathhouse
The San Pedro celebration boasts demonstrations from the US Coast Guard and the LAFD's firefighting boat. San Pedro Bands and the Golden State Pops Orchestra will perform. There will also be an artillery demonstration with cannons firing along the coastline.
- When: July 4, 12pm - 9:30pm, fireworks at 9pm.
- Where: 3800 Stephen M White Dr, San Pedro, CA 90731
- Phone: (310) 548-7401
- Website: www.cabrillobeachbathhouse.org
- Tickets: This event is free.
7. Hansen Dam 4th of July Celebration 2008
The biggest fireworks display in the San Fernando Valley. This year's theme is "Unity Of The Communities."
- When: July 4, 11am - 10pm, fireworks at 9pm.
- Where: 11770 Foothill Blvd., Lake View Terrace, CA 91342
- Phone: (818) 768-1128
- Website: www.hansen4th.com
- Tickets: $5 per car.
8. Castaic Lake July 4th Celebration
This is a great spot for families. They've got music, pony rides, and of course, the lake. Bring your jet skis and have a blast.
- When: July 4, 5pm - 11pm, fireworks at 9pm.
- Where: Castaic Lake Recreation Area, 32132 Castaic Lake Dr, Castaic, CA 91384
- Phone: (661) 257-405
- Website: www.castaiclake.com/
- Tickets:
- $25 per car
- Adults: $12 walk-in
- Kids under 5: Free.
9. LA Coliseum 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza
Music and fireworks at the LA Coliseum. This is a patriotic tribute to our men and women in uniform. There is no seating in side the Coliseum itself so head to the seating areas on Christmas Tree Lane or the South Lawn near the Natural History Museum.
- When: July 4, 9pm
- Where: 3939 South Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90037
- Website: www.lacoliseum.com/
- Tickets: This event is free.
10. Malibu Fireworks at Sea
Fireworks are launched over the Pacific from a barge off the coast. Head up early to find a good spot on the sand.
- When: July 4
- 8:30pm
- Where: 80 Malibu Colony Rd, Malibu, CA 90265
- 9pm
- Where: 30100 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265
- 8:30pm
- Tickets: This event is free.
