Los Angeles is the entertainment capital of the world, so it’s no surprise that there are spectacular Fourth of July events taking place throughout the city. From Independence Day concerts at the Hollywood Bowl and the Rose Bowl, to sporting events at Dodger Stadium and StubHub Center, the best places in L.A. to celebrate America’s 241st birthday are featured in our guide. All events take place on Tuesday, July 4 unless otherwise noted.
Pentatonix – Hollywood Bowl (July 2-4, 2017)
Celebrate Independence Day at the HOLLYWOOD BOWL with three-time Grammy®-winning a cappella group Pentatonix, whose hits include arrangements of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah,” “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” and “Daft Punk.” The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra joins the multi-platinum-selling recording artists for three spectacular evenings of patriotic music, thrilling fireworks and fun from July 2-4. Prices are half off for kids 12 and younger.
July 4th Fest – Six Flags Magic Mountain (July 1-4, 2017)
Experience a pulse-pounding JULY 4TH FEST at Six Flags Magic Mountain. Enjoy the biggest thrills of the summer on Six Flags Magic Mountain’s amazing collection of rides, from the tallest and fastest looping coaster in the entire world – Full Throttle – to an all-new virtual reality experience on the world’s first looping coaster with Galactic Attack on The New Revolution. Also, enjoy a star-spangled nighttime fireworks show, with a dazzling array of brilliant colors nightly throughout the July 4th Fest weekend. Celebrate with a musical salute featuring bands in the park throughout the day capped off each evening with patriotic music. Get early ride times during the weekend on at least four separate rides one hour before the park opens from July 1 – 4.