Where to See Fireworks for Independence Day | Out & About

With Independence Day landing mid-week, Angelenos have a full slate of evening spectacles—some firing on July 4 only, others stretching the celebration into the weekend. Below, find Independence Day events arranged north-to-shore, each pairing crowd-pleasing entertainment with glittering finales overhead.

Warner Center Park Independence Day Extravaganza

Location: Woodland Hills

A 20-minute pyrotechnic finish crowns this free concert in Warner Center Park (6–9:30 p.m.). More than 15 gourmet trucks, craft vendors, and local businesses turn the lawn into a Valley night market before the first shell launches. 

Six Flags Magic Mountain “All-American Thrills”

Location: Valencia

Why limit the Independence Day fun to one night? The park stages three evenings of fireworks at 9:15 p.m. (July 4–6), visible from most coasters. Upgrade to the VIP Full Throttle Plaza for reserved seating, unlimited drinks, and mac-and-cheese bites between rides. 

Claremont Fireworks & BBQ

Location: Claremont Foothills

Gates open 6:30 p.m. at Pomona College’s Strehle Track; groove to Pop Vinyl until the 9 p.m. show. On-site Kiwanis barbecue plates keep the small-town vibe alive beneath San Gabriel peaks. 

Rose Bowl FoodieLand & Drone Light Show

Location: Pasadena

Independence Day fireworks retire this year—enter a 300-drone ballet hovering above 200+ food and retail vendors July 4-6 (10 p.m. nightly). Think Taiwanese fried squid, birria ramen, and light choreography instead of smoke plumes. 

South Pasadena “Festival of Balloons”

Location: South Pasadena

Independence Day festivities rev up at 7 p.m. with a live local-band set; a classic 9 p.m. aerial show follows. Pack blankets for the high-school field and sample funnel cake at pop-up stands. 

Gardena Rowley Park Independence Day Celebration

Location: Gardena

From 5–10 p.m., Rowley Park hosts food trucks, a Kids Zone, and community booths. The 9 p.m. fireworks cap a neighborly block party vibe—easy parking, zero pretense. 

Universal Studios Hollywood Independence Day Show

Location: Universal City

After a day of thrills—and fife-and-drum pop-ups—stake out Universal Plaza or the Transformers ride at 9 p.m. for cinematic bursts above Hogwarts and Jurassic peaks. The Independence Day show times perfectly with park close, so linger for thinner exit crowds. 

Queen Mary “Red, White & BBQ”

Location: Long Beach

Board at 3 p.m. for swing bands, vintage cocktails, and deck-top dancing; a 15-minute stern-side finale illuminates the harbor at 9 p.m. Choose a Captain’s VIP package for expedited boarding and reserved rail space. 

Long Beach Waterfront Independence Day Free Viewing

Downtown Long Beach

Prefer to keep your sea legs ashore? Watch the Queen Mary bursts for free along Shoreline Village and Rainbow Lagoon—picnic baskets welcome, parking lots fill by 6 p.m. 

Marina del Rey Independence Day Fireworks Cruise & Shoreline Spectacle

Location: Marina del Rey

A 20-minute display begins at 9 p.m., visible from Venice Pier to Dockweiler Beach. Burton Chace Park and Fisherman’s Village pipe synchronized music; book a dinner cruise for unobstructed 360-degree Independence Day reflections. 

Pacific Palisades Drone Light Show

Location: Palisades Charter High

Wildfire worries swap sparks for LEDs on Independence Day. Gates open 5 p.m. to Palisadians and guests; over 20 gourmet trucks feed the crowd before a choreographed drone-sky canvas lights up at 9 p.m. 

Dodger Stadium Fireworks

Location: Elysian Park

First pitch against Houston rolls at 6:10 p.m., but stay for post-game fireworks bursting high enough to impress even Top Deck ticket holders. Add on-field passes for grass-level selfie bliss once the final out is recorded. 

Luxe-Level Independence Day Planning Tips

  1. Reserve VIP Upgrades Early: Magic Mountain and Queen Mary premium zones cap attendance. 
  2. Beat the Breeze: Coastal nights dip into the low 60s—pack cashmere throws for yacht decks and beach lawns. 
  3. Mind the Drone Shift: Pasadena and Pacific Palisades run drones, not fireworks; perfect for smoke-sensitive guests or pets. 
  4. Roll with Ride-Share: Universal and Marina lots jam by 5 p.m.—a scheduled pick-up two blocks out saves 45 minutes of gridlock.

Choose your backdrop—mountain foothills, harbor decks, or glowing downtown towers—and let Los Angeles paint Independence Day across the sky in pyrotechnics, pixels, or both. Wherever you land, the night promises a burst of local flavor and a finale worth the drive.