Happy 4th of July. Hope you are all set to enjoy the holiday. If you receive our FREE monthly newsletter, you may have noticed, we did NOT send our e-blast TODAY, as we always do. If you are NOT currently receiving our FREE monthly newsletter…sign up NOW. Just email us at LAArtParty@gmail.com – Last week we listed over 40 art parties and events. We also list the neighborhood where the art events are happening. So you can decide which events are easiest to get to based on location, and where you live. The e-blast is sent the first Wednesday of every month.
Since there are a very small amount of art openings and most galleries are closed for the holiday weekend. we have decided NOT to list events this weekend. However, Saturday, July 13 will be a very busy night…we will be sending our FREE art parties and events newsletter out on Wednesday July 10, 2024. So Sign up NOW! LAArtParty.com has been listing FREE events since 2010!
This FRIDAY La Luz De Jesus has two new exhibitions and there is also some theatre running through the holiday weekend. See below, we have listed the best 2024 July 4th celebrations voted on by our staff. We hope you have a fantastic holiday. Please be safe, and pick a designated driver, or just stay home and watch the fireworks on TV.
2024 4th of July Events
This year the 4th lands on a Thursday…so a lot of people will be taking off the entire weekend. Yes! That means less traffic here in LA.
Main Street Parade
Kicking off at 9:30am in Santa Monica, it’s time for the annual Parade on Main Street is a fun local parade. Just be aware, there are No fireworks here. The parade runs from 9:30am-12:00pm.
The 2024 Santa Monica 4th of July parade returns to its classic route! It kicks off promptly at 9:30am at Pico and Main Street, then it will travel South on Main Street before turning right onto Marine, ending at Barnard Way. Join to watch anywhere along the Main Street route as the parade makes its way to Beach Lot 5 South. The official grandstand announcement location will be in front of the Ocean Park Library. http://mainstreetsm.com
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Pacific Palisades Celebration
Let’s not forget…Pacific Palisades hosts its annual 4th of July Celebration. At 1:pm, the Patriotic Pups assemble at Palisades Elementary. Then at 2pm, the sky divers land on Sunset Blvd, and the annual Pacific Palisades Fourth of July Parade kicks off.
Doors open at the Palisades Charter High School at 6pm, and you will need to purchase tickets; Carpool with friends as parking can be tough. Palisades Charter High School, 15777 Bowdoin St, Pacific Palisades, 90272; https://palisades4th.com
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Grand Park’s 2024 4th of July Celebration
Grand Park will be hosting an incredible 2024 4th of July celebration as well. Once again Grizzly Global will provide over 500 remote-controlled drones programmed to form larger-than-life 3-D representations flying above The Music Center. It takes place from 4:00pm – 9:30pm; Grand Park, 200 N. Grand Ave., LA, 90012; https://grandparkla.org https://grizzlyglobal.net/
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2024 4th of July Hollywood Bowl Fireworks Spectacular
The Hollywood Bowl also offers its Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular starring Harry Connick Jr. running from on July 2 through July 4, 2024. This year’s show features Harry Connic Jr., as well as LA Phil conductor Thomas Wilkins.
Harry Connick, Jr. first commanded a stage at the age of five, and he’s been blowing audiences away ever since. The Grammy and Emmy winner—not to mention Hollywood Bowl Hall of Famer—and his band lead three thrilling nights of songs, fireworks, and fun, featuring Thomas Wilkins and the LA Phil.
Gates opens at 5:30pm; Show begins at 7:30pm; Visit the Bowl’s website to purchase tickets; The Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90068; https://www.hollywoodbowl.com
I enjoyed this Hollywood Bowl’s 4th of July Spectacular with Harry Connick Jr. If you have yet to attend a performance with fireworks at the BOWL, it is THE BEST!!! CLICK HERE to read my review on our sister site, and art inspired travel site EatTravelGo.com
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Another one in Hollywood Cinespia presents Rocky with an exceptional fireworks show at the legendary Hollywood Forever Cemetery. This film won three Oscars – including Best Picture – Rocky stars Sylvester Stallone in the title role, Talia Shire as his girlfriend Adrian, and the late great Carl Weathers as Apollo Creed. Doors at 7:15pm, movie at 9pm and fireworks post-screening. Have a picnic, food is allowed, in addition to beer and wine. Tickets are on sale at Cinespia, as well as on-site and off-site parking. Gates Open: 7:15pm; Screening 9pm; Cinespia at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90038; https://cinespia.org
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Marina Del Rey’s Annual Fireworks
Last but not least, Marina del Rey will be offering its annual Fireworks as well. Many people gather at Burton Chase Park (13650 Mindanao Way) or Fisherman’s Village (13755 Figi Way) where synchronized music will play with the fireworks.
However, you can also view the fireworks at the end of the Marina Peninsula, which runs parallel to the beach. Be aware, there is absolutely NO parking…you’ll see lots of people walking that way from 7-9pm. Park East on Washington super early in the day and stay late – the Marina tends to get extremely crowded. Also many restaurants will be offering outdoor dining to view the show, but you MUST have a reservation. The fireworks will begin at 9pm and run for twenty minutes. CLICK HERE for more info; https://www.visitmarinadelrey.com/
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