Celebrating July 4th at a fireworks show after a barbecue or a picnic is a tradition all across the United States.
This year we’re celebrating the 248th birthday of the founding of the United States of America — of the document stating the “Unanimous Declaration of Independence of the Thirteen United States” from Great Britain — that was approved by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776.
Start planning to see professional fireworks or drone shows beginning June 28 this year — some events include a festival before the “light up the sky” displays. Many shows have free admission. Some shows, however, require advance ticket purchase only.
Here is a sampling of July 4th fireworks or drone shows in Los Angeles, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties.
June 28
San Pedro
Cars & Stripes Forever!: The Port of Los Angeles hosts a classic cars show – plus motorcycles – live music and food trucks, 5-10 p.m. Fireworks, 9 p.m. Parking: First Street and Harbor Boulevard or use free shuttle service from downtown San Pedro. Harbor Boulevard and Swinford Street. Flyer: tinyurl.com/sja2jy73. portoflosangeles.org/community/events/cars-and-stripes-forever
June 29
Arcadia
Downtown Arcadia Patriotic Festival and Fireworks: The festival, 5-9:30 p.m., on First Avenue between Diamond Street and Huntington Drive. Sign up on the website link to enter the “Big Give Away” drawing. You must be present to win. Drawing is at 7 p.m. on the First Avenue Middle School stage. Fireworks, 9 p.m. First Avenue Middle School, 301 S. First St. Flyer and details on the “Big Give Away,” www.arcadiadt.com
Commerce
Independence Day Celebration: The city of Commerce presents the event, 3-10 p.m. Schedule: “Happy Birthday America” opening ceremony, 3:30 p.m. and fireworks show, 9 p.m. Music: the Flux Capacitors, 4 p.m.; DJ Charles Boogie, 6 p.m.; Fruno and the Hooligans, a Bruno Mars tribute band, 6:30 p.m. See the flyer for area neighborhood shuttle bus information (free…
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