4th of July: Fireworks, parades in Southern California

SoCal flocks to the beaches on 4th of July

The 4th of July comes with a heat wave this year in Southern California, but many were able to cool off and relax at the beach.

LOS ANGELES - America’s birthday is here and there are plenty of places where you can catch fireworks across Southern California from the shore to the Inland Empire.

Keep in mind that the holiday falls on a Thursday this year, so note the dates of the events as some will be held before or after the 4th.

Celebrating July 4th on the Queen Mary

Celebrate an all-American 4th of July aboard The Queen Mary and enjoy a fun-filled day of good food, great entertainment, family games, activities, a World War II aircraft flyover, and a spectacular fireworks show.

Check out a list of events celebrating the 4th of July weekend below.

Los Angeles County

Hollywood Bowl July 4th Spectacular with Harry Connick Jr. (July 2-4)
Gloria Molina Grand Park's 4th of July Block Party (July 4)
Pomona Fairplex presents KABOOM! (July 4)
Duarte's Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks (July 3)
Starlight Bowl Concert and Fireworks (July 4)
4th of July Celebration at Universal Studios Hollywood (July 4)
4th of July Fireworks in Marina del Rey (July 4)
Dodger Stadium (July 4)
Rose Bowl Stadium (A fireworks show will follow the game between the LA Galaxy and LAFC) (July 4)
July 4th Fireworks Celebration - Six Flags Magic Mountain (July 4-6)
Fireworks from the Queen Mary (July 4)

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Orange County

13th Annual 4th of July is for Families Newport Peninsula Bike Parade and Festival (July 4)
Aliso Viejo July 4th Celebration & Fireworks (July 4)
Los Alamitos 3rd of July Fireworks Spectacular (July 3)
Disneyland
Knott's Berry Farm July 4th Fireworks (July 4)
Laguna Beach 4th of July Drone Light Show (July 4)
Fireworks over the Ocean in Huntington Beach (July 4)

San Bernardino County

All fireworks are prohibited in the city of Ontario and residents are asked to report illegal activity. Still, there are plenty of other options for residents in the Inland Empire.

Below is a list of fireworks shows in San Bernardino County:

Arrowhead Lake Association Spectacular Fireworks Show (July 5)
Apple Valley's Freedom Festival (July 4)
Chino Hills Independence Celebration (July 3)
4th of July Fireworks Spectacular in Big Bear Lake (July 4)
Upland Fireworks Spectacular (July 4)
Victorville 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular (July 4)

Riverside County

The City of Riverside will host two fireworks extravaganzas on America’s Birthday at La Sierra Park and Mt. Rubidoux. Those who plan to attend are asked to bring their own blankets and snacks.

Other events happening in Riverside County can be found below: