SANTA MONICA, CA — Independence Day is Friday, kicking off a star-spangled three-day weekend packed with fireworks, festivals and other Fourth of July fun in and around Santa Monica.
That includes the annual parade down Main Street in Santa Monica.
To help you fit it all in on your 4th of July calendar, Patch has put together a guide to what’s going on around Santa Monica.
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JULY 4: 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular. Featuring a fireworks show above Big Bear Lake with opportunities to watch from the water or Snow Summit.
JULY 4: 4th Of July Fireworks Show. Best viewed from outlet parking lots & immediate surrounding areas.----------
JULY 4: Catalina Island Fourth of July Celebration. Dinghy & golf-cart parades, children's festivals, fireworks & more will keep you busy!----------
JULY 5: Downtown Culver City Independence Celebration. Culver City is trading its traditional fireworks display for a downtown party featuring a drone show.-----------
JULY 4: 4th Of July Fest & Fireworks. Daytime games, including a watermelon eating contest, followed by a night of live music, food booths and fireworks.----------
July 2, 3, 4.: July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular with Earth, Wind & Fire.: Hollywood Bowl. Three nights available to choose for a special Independence Day celebration at the bowl: July 2, July 3 and July 4.-------------
JULY 4: ALA Independence Day Fireworks Spectacular: Hosted by Arrowhead Lake Association (ALA).-------------
JULY 4: 4th of July Fireworks and Celebration: The Queen Mary, Long Beach. "Experience the joy and wonder of fireworks at the Long Beach Waterfront!"
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JULY 4: Dodgers vs. Astros & Fireworks Night. What's better than baseball & fireworks?
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JULY 4: 4th Of July Pool Party Celebration: $5 admission.-----------
JULY 4: 4th Of July Fireworks. "There’s no better place in Los Angeles to see 4th of July fireworks."-----------
July 4: July 4th 5K & 10K Run, Parade & Fireworks: One of Palisadians’ favorite days of the year makes a triumphant return.------------
JULY 4: Palos Verdes Old-Fashioned 4th Of July. "For hundreds of residents, this event is a highlight of their 4th of July festivities and there's no better place to celebrate our nation's independence than on the picturesque playing fields of Malaga Cove School overlooking the blue Pacific."
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JULY 4: July 4th Fireworks: Shepherd Church. An annual event!-------------
JULY 4: Rancho Palos Verdes Fourth of July Celebration: With inflatables, rides, games & more.-------------
JULY 4: Redondo Beach King Harbor 4th of July Fireworks Show. "Bring your friends and family to enjoy the spectacular display over the ocean. "
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JULY 4: Independence Day Festival, San Fernando Fourth Of July Drone Show. Live music, carnival and drone show.
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July 4: Santa Monica 4th Of July Parade. The annual Main Street event showcases the creative spirit of Santa Monica.
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JULY 4: July 4th Fireworks & Star-Spangled Rock 'N Country Jam. With free fun zone, beer & wine garden, live music and fireworks.----------
JULY 4: Janss Marketplace 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular. Live music, family entertainment and fireworks show.JULY 4: July 4th Fun, Concert & Fireworks. Full day of activities courtesy of Conejo Recreation & Park District
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JULY 4: July 4th Fireworks Show. Two viewing locations are first-come, first-served.--------------
JULY 4: July 4th Celebration & Fireworks: Universal Studios Hollywood. "Don't miss the star-spangled celebration in the Park."-------------
JULY 4: July 4th 'Mr. & Mrs. Muscle Beach' Competition. Open to all athletes.--------—--
JULY 4: 4th of July Fireworks. Featuring live music, food vendors, kids zone and fireworks.------------
JULY 4: LAX Coastal July 4th Parade. This year's theme is "We Love LA!"--------------
JULY 4: 4th Of July Parade & Fireworks. It's a day full of food, music, kids' fun & more.
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Patch has rounded up the biggest July 4 fireworks displays and other events happening in California in celebration of Independence Day. Click here to see our full California list.