How to watch 4th of July fireworks in California: Guide to best celebrations on US Independence Day

Some protests here, some fireworks there. This year's US Independence Day may be all over the place but don't count out the celebrations yet. Here's a list of California fireworks, drone shows.

Written by FE News Desk

July 4, 2025 15:45 IST

Where to watch fireworks in California: Read on to find out.

California is all set for firework shows and some of the best-possible celebrations across state on Friday, July 4, 2025. However, it’s not all rainbows and sunshine as some festivities have been out on hold in light of the explosion at a fireworks warehouse in Esparto.

As a result, some Fourth of July event have been cancelled in the American state. These include the Lodi Lake Fireworks Show, San Jose’s fireworks, Fast Cars and Freedom event at the Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, fireworks after the Placerville Speedway races, and Cloverdale’s Annual Chuck Sibert Pyro Spectacular, among others.

Meanwhile, the rest of California will continued to party on even with anti-Trump ‘No Kings 2.0’ and ‘Free America’ protests planned for the weekend all across the United States. Here is a cohesive guide (though not exhaustive) to countless firework displays and exuberant gatherings for the Fourth of July weekend.

California fireworks guide for July 4 Independence Day

Southern California – Los Angeles County

Culver City (Town Plaza, 9300 Culver Blvd.): Drone show instead of fireworks on Saturday, July 5 at 6 pm to 9:30 pm
Rosemead: Friday, July 4. Parade at 10 am at Valley Boulevard and Muscatel Avenue; Carnival at Rosemead Park, 4343 Encinita Ave (12 pm to 10 pm); Fireworks at dusk
Long Beach: Friday, July 4. Event address – 1126 Queens Highway. Live music, food and family-friendly activities begin at 3 pm; Fireworks commence at 9 pm
Alhambra: Friday, July 4. Event at 800 S. Almansor St. begins at 4 pm; Fireworks – 9 pm
Dodgers Stadium Fourth of July game: Friday, July 4. Game starts at 1000 Vin Scully Ave. at 6:10 pm; Fireworks – 9 pm
Hollywood Bowl: Earth, Wind & Fire to headline three-night concerts (July 2-4) at July 4 Fireworks Spectacular. Fireworks will conclude the show
Hollywood Forever Cemetery: Outdoor screenings (Top Gun) to be followed by fireworks – July 4 and 5
Marina Del Rey: Friday, July 4. 20-minute fireworks show at Burton Chace Park Fisherman’s Village, 13650 Mindanao Way begins at 9 pm (Free tickets, but parking paid)
Gardena (Rowley Park): Friday, July 4. Fireworks at 9 pm
El Segundo 4th of July: Friday, July 4. Evening events at Stevenson Field – Holly Avenue and Eucalyptus Drive from 5 pm to 9 pm; Fireworks – 9 pm
Eagle Rock Park: Fireworks at 8:45 pm
FoodieLand Food Festival – Rose Bowl Stadium: Friday July 4, at 3 pm, to Sunday, July 6, at 10 pm. To be held at 1001 Rose Bowl Drive; drone show on Friday, July 4
Anaheim Hills: Friday, July 4. Fireworks at Canyon High
Woodland Hills (Warner Center Park): Bob Blumenfield’s Fireworks Extravaganza July 4 at dusk annual display
South Bay: Fireworks at 9 pm
Torrance (Civic Center): Fireworks at 9 pm
Waterfront Fireworks: Visible from Shoreline Village, Marina Green and Lions Lighthouse – at 9 pm
Queen Mary 4th of July Party: Deck parties featuring decade-themed entertainment, kids’ fair, fireworks (Time 3 to 10 pm)
Harbor Cruises: Both Harbor Breeze Cruise, City Cruises Dinner Cruise feature fireworks viewing on the water