With the Fourth of July landing on a Tuesday this year, it can make party planning a little difficult and definitely throw off your work week.
Despite the holiday falling on a non-weekend, there are still some big celebrations with food, drinks, live music and huge fireworks displays scheduled throughout Southern California.
Here are a few to check out if you’re on the fence about where to celebrate. Events are on Tuesday, July 4 unless otherwise noted.
Los Angeles County
Los Angeles: The Hollywood Bowl will kick off its annual Fourth of July celebration with special guest actor/musician John Stamos with The Beach Boys and performances by the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra conducted by Thomas Wilkins. Each evening will conclude with a spectacular fireworks finale. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and the shows on July 2-4. Hollywood Bowl, 2301 North Highland Ave., Los Angeles. Tickets are $39-$314 and are half off for kids under 12 at hollywoodbowl.com.
Long Beach: On Monday, July 3, there will be a celebration held at Boathouse on the Bay (190 N. Marina Drive) that begins at 5:30 p.m. with a dinner catered by Naples Rib Company and premium fireworks viewing over Alamitos Bay (fireworks show is at 9 p.m.). Tickets are $75 for adults and $30 per child (under 10 years old). Tickets can be purchased at boathouseonthebay.com. On July 4, the city will offer a free fireworks show that can be viewed from the Waterfront. Spectators can also view from Lighthouse for Sight, Shoreline Village, Rainbow Harbor and Marina Green in Long Beach. 9 p.m. visitlongbeach.com
Woodland Hills: The Fireworks extravaganza will include booths and a performance by Beach St. A GoGo!, a ’60s tribute band, to kick off the fireworks show. 6-9:30 p.m. Free Parking opens at 4:30 p.m. Warner Ranch Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd. 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Woodland Hills. Free admission. valleycultural.org.
Orange County
Anaheim: While Disneyland Resort is known for its daily fireworks shows, the…
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