Last year, George and I had the pleasure of being in France for Bastille Day. Bastille Day is celebrated on July 14th. It is similar to our 4th of July… parades, fireworks and extravaganzas. Our group watched the fireworks from a marina café and it was a magical experience.  




I will be in town for 4th of July and Bastille Day as well, let’s look at what Los Angeles has to offer:

Burbank: Starlight Bowl
Gates open at 5:30 PM, Entertainment from 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM, Fireworks at 9:00 PM

Hollywood: Hollywood Bowl’s Fireworks and Vince Gill  
(323) 850-2000 
July 4th, 7:30 PM

La Crescenta: Independence Day Fireworks, Music and Rides  
(818) 248-2271
Gates open at 4:00 PM

Los Angeles: Jazz and Blues Festival in Leimert Park.
(213) 473-7008
Begins at 10:00 AM

Marina Del Rey:  Fireworks Extravaganza
(310) 305-9545
Begins at 9:00 PM, and lasts approximately 20 minutes

Pasadena: Rose Bowl 84th Annual 4th of July Celebration. Music, Food
(626) 577-3101
Festivities begin at 2:00 PM

San Marino: Lacy Park, Parade, Food, Games  

San Marino High school
(626) 403-7210
5:00 PM music and games, Fireworks at approximately 9 PM

South Pasadena: Parade
(626) 403-7213

Studio City: Celebration at the CBS Studio Center, Music, Magic, Food, Pirates (818) 655-5916
4:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Tujunga: Fireworks, Parade and Celebration
(818) 352-4433
Parade 10 AM starts at Mt. Gleason 
Events 4 PM, Verdugo Hills High

Please note that some events may require a ticket purchase; if you have a suggestion of a great Los Angeles 4th of July event, please let me know.

Some quieter options:

Revolving Cocktail Lounge at the Los Angeles Bonaventure  should provide a view of the Dodger Stadium fireworks (this year the fireworks are scheduled for July 5th)

Burbank’s Castaways: view Starlight Bowl and SF Valley from the patio lounge $20.00 open @ 4:00 PM