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Photos: Where to celebrate Fourth of July in Southern California

Allen J. Schaben, Wally Skalij

July 1, 2024 at 9:04 AM·1 min read

Huntington Beach, CA - June 29: Hundreds of patriotic bicyclists cruise down Main Street during the 5th Annual Huntington Beach Locals 4th of July Bicycle Cruise in advance of the annual Independence Day parade and fireworks in Huntington Beach. Kids, families, pets and neighbors were led by the Huntington Beach Veterans in the parade which began at Yorktown Ave. and Main Street, ending at Main Street and Walnut Ave. in Huntington Beach Saturday, June 29, 2024. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) — Hundreds turned out Saturday for the Huntington Beach Locals 4th of July Bicycle Cruise in advance of the Independence Day parade and fireworks. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

There are plenty of places across Southern California to catch Fourth of July fireworks.

Hollywood Bowl July 4 Spectacular with Harry Connick Jr. (July 2-4)
Gloria Molina Grand Park's Fourth 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)
Fourth of July Celebration at Universal Studios Hollywood (July 4)
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)
Fireworks from the Queen Mary (July 4)
July 4 Fireworks Celebration — Six Flags Magic Mountain (July 4-6)

A firework goes off by a ship — Fireworks light up the USS Iowa Friday night in San Pedro. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

A firework in the sky over a car — San Pedro is illuminated in advance of the holiday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

A person in red, white and blue rides a bike with a U.S. flag — A patriotic cyclist Saturday at the bike cruise in Huntington Beach. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Hundreds of patriotic bicyclists cruise down Main Street. — The bike cruise ended at Main Street and Walnut Avenue. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

A dog sports a Minnie Mouse doll holding American flags. — Hilda, owned by Kirstin and David Vasquez of Huntington Beach, shows her colors at the bike cruise. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

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This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.