Fourth of July 2022 Fireworks Shows And Events Across Southern California

The 96th annual AmericaFest Celebration returns to the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on July 4. It will be a particularly special celebration in honor of the stadium's 100th birthday this year. July 4 festivities will include a thrilling, high-flying show from TNT Freestyle Motorcross and a musical performance by Drake Milligan. Rialto-based Pyro Spectaculars will put on the largest fireworks display on the West Coast.

Tickets start at $20. Parking lots open at 1 p.m., with rates starting at $45. The event's Family Fun Zone in Area H opens at 1 p.m. A free AmericaFest ticket is included with the purchase of a pass to the Palomino Festival, which takes place at the Rose Bowl on July 9.

The Los Angeles Fire Department wants Angelenos to "Think About Your Neighbors" and refrain from purchasing any fireworks, even the so-called "safe and sane" products. Personal fireworks are dangerous, not only to the well-being of children, pets, and combat veterans, fire officials say, but are an even bigger danger amid the drought and dangerously dry conditions.

To help people stay safe and still enjoy a fireworks show, the LAFD has compiled a list of public shows throughout the city. Residents can also call (888) 654-3473 for information about where to see a fireworks show.

Start Independence Day with Ontario's annual parade, which starts at 9 a.m. on Euclid Avenue and Fourth Street. The parade will be followed by the All-States Picnic, which dates back to 1916 and features the World' Longest Picnic Table, two miles of picnic tables placed on Euclid Avenue's median that will be lined with flags representing each state. The Ontario/Chaffey Community Show band will perform patriotic music at 10:30 a.m. at the Ontario Town Square, 224 N. Euclid Ave.

The festivities will culminate at Westwind Park, 2455 E. Riverside Drive. Gates open at 5 p.m., and the festivities include live music from the band Liquid Blue, carnival games, food vendors, photo locations, and a ninja-style obstacle course. The 20-minute Fireworks Spectacular start at about 9 p.m.

For more information, visit ontarioca.gov.

Light up the Night at Cable Airport in Upland this Fourth of July! The celebration will include live entertainment, food vendors, a beer garden, and a kids' zone. A 25-minute spectacular fireworks display will launch from the grounds of Holliday Rock.

Tickets are currently on sale at Magnolia Recreation Center, Gibson Senior Center, and City Hall. For more information, call (909) 931-4280 or visit uplandca.gov.

The 2022 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular takes place at LoanMart Field at the Rancho Cucamonga Epicenter. The event includes live music from Pop Vision and a fireworks display that starts at 9 p.m. Tickets start at $15 per person, and a table of four can be purchased for $125. 

The parking lot opens at 5 p.m., and cash will not be accepted -- concessions can be purchased by credit or debit card only. To purchase tickets, visit mvptickets.com or call or visit the Lewis Family Playhouse Box Office. Tickets will be fully electronic and will not be available for purchase or pickup at the stadium.

Downtown LA's largest free Fourth of July celebration returns after a two-year hiatus with an in-person event, live entertainment, and an unrivaled fireworks show that will launch at 9 p.m. from the rooftop of The Music Center's iconic Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Gates open at 4 p.m., and attendees are welcome to bring a picnic or indulge in food from L.A.'s favorite gourmet food trucks. The celebration will also showcase several art projects.

Paid, public parking is available at several locations, including The Music Center and the Walt Disney Concert Hall, but event organizers are encouraging people to take advantage of public transportation. 

For more information, visit grandparkla.org.

After a brief hiatus over the last two years, the City of Santa Ana will host their 10th annual Independence Day Celebration with a free fireworks show at 9 p.m., following a day filled with live music, food, exhibitions and entertainment for children. 

The event is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. at Centennial Park on 3000 W. Edinger Avenue in Santa Ana. Event goers were advised to bring a lawn chair or a blanket for the show. 

The City of Santa Clarita will host a fireworks show beginning at around 9:20 p.m. at the Westfield Valencia Town Center.

Fourth of July events in the city begin at 6:30 a.m. with the Rotary Club of Santa Clarita Valley's annual Pancake Breakfast in the parking lot near Main Street and 6th Street in Old Town Newhall before the 38th Annual Independence Day Classic 10K at 7 a.m. After that, the Fourth of July Parade makes its return from a two-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, at 9 a.m.

Independence Day festivities will run through the weekend at Universal Studios Hollywood, beginning July 2 and running through July 4. Each night will feature a fireworks display beginning at 9 p.m., live music and special Fourth of July themed decor all over the park. The fireworks show will be synchronized with Universal-themed music. All festivities are included in the price of a ticket purchased for entry to the theme park. 

Torrance is inviting its residents to enjoy a 25-minute fireworks show on Monday, July 4 starting at 9 p.m. The show will feature patriotic music to complement 1,220 shells being fired, and can be seen the West Parking Lot of the LA County Court House, 825 Maple Ave., and at the LA Galaxy Sports Complex, 555 Maple Ave. Attendance is first come, first serve at both locations, where food, tobacco products, folding chairs with straight legs or spikes, canopies, glass containers, and aluminum cans will be prohibited. The show will also be broadcast live on Spectrum channel 3, Frontier FiOS channel 31, on YouTube.com/TorranceCitiCABLE and TorranceCA.Gov/CABLE.

For more information and street closures, visit TorranceCA.gov/4thofjuly.

Freedom City Church is hosting the July Fourth Freedom Fest at Pico Rivera Sports Arena, where families can enjoy carnival rides, live music, food vendors, giveaways, a live production and a fireworks show. Carnival rides open at 2 p.m., and the production and fireworks show start at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 and are on sale now at go2freedomfest.com.

The annual 4th of July Street Fair and Pushem-Pullem Parade returns to Ventura's Downtown District from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 4. The event's theme is "2022: Red, White & Blue!" 

The Rotary Club of East Ventura's Pushem-Pullem Parade starts at 10 a.m. on Main Street in front of Cemetery Memorial Park and continues into Downtown Ventura and into the Street Fair. The Street Fair will feature crafts booths, live entertainment, a car exhibit, and family-friendly activities. Several downtown businesses and restaurants will be be open.

Both events are free, and while motorized vehicles will not be allowed, bikes, scooters, strollers, and wagons are welcome. Visit www.CityofVentura.ca.gov/StreetFair for more information.