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Best things to do during Fourth of July week in Los Angeles and Southern California: July 1 - 4
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Happy Fourth of July week, everyone! It’s a little weird that the holiday falls mid-week this year, but that should stop no one from going big on Thursday night. And with everything from the annual celebration at Grand Park to a home Dodgers game to Harry Connick Jr. at the Bowl to an Independence Day screening at Rooftop Cinema, there’s no shortage of places to get your fireworks fix.
If neighborhood celebrations are more your thing, head to the westside for Marina del Rey’s annual fireworks display on the water or the daytime parades in Santa Monica and the Palisades.
For more to explore, head over to LAist.com, where you can find the best bites of the week, like Argentinian food pop-up Gaucho Bites, RSVP for next week’s Tournament of Cheeseburgers at Smorgasburg (entry is free!), or schedule your kids’ summer by scouring the free activities provided by L.A. County Parks this month.
Events
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Mon, Jul 1Stud Country
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Club Bahia
1130 Sunset Blvd., Echo Park
The ongoing dance night, borne of the queer line dancing culture, has been a part of the city’s history for over 50 years.
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Club Bahia
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Sun, Aug 11BLKNWS: 'Terms and Conditions'
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The Music Center
135 N. Grand Ave., downtown L.A.
Artist and filmmaker Kahlil Joseph brings his commentary on how we see Black culture through the lens of the news media, and what the world might be like if we didn’t.
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The Music Center
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Sun, Sep 15'Estevan Oriol & Teen Angel: Dedicated to You'
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Beyond the Streets
434 N. La Brea, Hancock Park
The exhibition introduces us to Oriol's evocative photography and explores the influential legacy of Teen Angel Magazine in Los Angeles.
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Beyond the Streets
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Wed, Jul 33rd of July Celebration
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Grijalva Park
368 N. Prospect St., Orange
Can’t wait till the 4th to get your fireworks on? Head down to Orange for the city’s 29th annual 3rd of July celebration.
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Grijalva Park
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Fourth of July
We previewed a few events over the weekend, including the Santa Monica parade, a Rocky showing at Hollywood Forever and how to get to the Grand Park fireworks here.
If that’s not enough, here are more events to consider.
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Thu, Jul 4Pacific Palisades July 4th Celebration
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Multiple Locations
Enjoy 5k and 10k runs, a parade grand marshaled by actor Steve Guttenberg and more.
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Multiple Locations
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Thu, Jul 4The Queen Mary's Fourth of July Celebration
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The Queen Mary
1126 Queens Hwy., Long Beach
Play games, join activities, see a WWII aircraft flyover and more.
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The Queen Mary
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Thu, Jul 4July 4th Spectacular with Harry Connick Jr.
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Hollywood Bowl
2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood
Ring in July 4 with three performances from New Orleans crooner Harry Connick Jr.!
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Hollywood Bowl
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Thu, Jul 44th of July Celebration at the Reagan Library
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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
40 Presidential Dr., Simi Valley
The Reagan Library has events all day, including family entertainment and picnic games.
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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
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Thu, Jul 4Fourth of July with the USC Trojan Marching Band
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Catalina Museum for Art & History
217 Metropole Ave., Avalon
Catch a ferry out to Catalina!
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Catalina Museum for Art & History
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Thu, Jul 4Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers
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Dodger Stadium
1000 Vin Scully Ave., Elysian Park
No matter the game's outcome, there will be fireworks afterward. A win for everyone!
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Dodger Stadium
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Thu, Jul 4Marina del Rey Fireworks
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Burton Chace Park
13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey -
Fisherman’s Village
13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey
The annual fireworks show by the Marina waterfront is always one of the best in the city.
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Burton Chace Park
Viewing Pick
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Thu, Jul 4'Independence Day' with Rooftop Cinema Club
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Rooftop Cinema Club - DTLA
888 S Olive St., Downtown L.A.
Catch a movie and fireworks from a rooftop. What could be more fun?
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Rooftop Cinema Club - DTLA
Dining & Drink Deals
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Wed, Jul 3Bake & Take 4th of July Pies
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The Gourmandise School
395 Santa Monica Pl. #323, Santa Monica
Whip up a delicious treat just in time for your summer barbecue with this class.
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The Gourmandise School
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Wed, Jul 3The American Spirit Cocktail Class
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Eureka! Ontario
900 Via Piemonte, Ontario
Now that we’re all grown up, learn how to make bomb popsicles in cocktail form.
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Eureka! Ontario
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Wed, Jul 31Shin’s Pizza of the Month
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Shin's Pizza
1215 ½ Cypress Ave., Echo Park
Try Shin’s slice of the month, a bacon bulgogi and kimchi pizza!
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Shin's Pizza
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