Summer is here, school is out, and the 4th of July is right around the corner! We can't wait to get some good family time at the beach and pool to cool off on these hot summer days. There are a lot of inexpensive or free Independence Day celebrations going on all around us! If you are looking for somewhere to celebrate the 4th with your family and friends this year, check out some of the celebrations going on around Los Angeles County and Orange County area. Maybe we'll see you there!
1. Grand Park Block Party
When: July 4 at 2pm-9:30pm
Where: Downtown, Grand Park, Grand Ave. and Hill St., Los Angeles, Ca
Cost: Free
2. Huntington Beach 4th of July Celebration
When: July 4 at Various times
Where: 325 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, Ca
Cost: Free-$20
3. Marina Del Rey Fireworks
When: July 4 at 9 p.m.
Where: Marina Del Rey, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina Del Rey, Ca
Cost: Free
4. Old Glory Boat Parade
When: July 4 at 1-3:30 p.m.
Where: American Legion Yacht Club, 215 East 15th St., Newport Beach, Ca
Cost: Free
5. Kids’ Bike Parade
When: July 4 at 10 a.m.
Where: Belmont Shores, 1 S. Granada Ave., Long Beach, Ca
Cost: Free
There will also be a 5k run/walk($20 entry fee) at 8:30 and a kids 1/2-mile run($10 entry fee) at 9:15 a.m. before the Bike Parade.
6. Seaside Lagoon-Redondo Beach 4th of July Celebration & Fireworks
When: July 4 at 2pm-9:30pm
Where: Seaside Lagoon, 200 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach, Ca
Cost: $12-$20
7. July 4th Extravaganza Concert(Beach Boy David Marks with the Surf City Allstars) & Fireworks
When: July 4 at 6pm-9:30pm
Where: Warner Center Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills, Ca
Cost: Free
Whatever your plans may be for Independence Day, we wish everyone a happy and safe 4th of July. Enjoy your family and celebrating the independence of our nation.