LA Happenings: 2 - 4 July

Your curated LA weekend itinerary of the city’s best concerts, culture and cuisine - just for you

Fireworks Spectacular with Steve Martin & Martin Short

Fireworks crown the Hollywood sky at the Bowl, when Thomas Wilkins and the Los Angeles Philharmonic perform a program of favorites—along with two of the funniest, most influential and acclaimed talents of the past century: Steve Martin and Martin Short.

Street Food Cinema

Featuring a wide range of films, gourmet food trucks and live music, Street Food Cinema presents screenings at outdoor locations across the city.

Fourth of July Block Party

If you’re on the hunt for a cheap, lively way to celebrate Uncle Sam, shake it over to Grand Park, and watch Downtown L.A. light up for free. This July 4, Grand Park hosts a unique block party, featuring scrumptious food truck fare, live music and more.

AmericaFest

AmericaFest at the Rose Bowl Stadium is a large patriotic celebration of all things red, white and blue. AmericaFest welcomes tens of thousands for a day full of tailgating, celebration, and entertainment including a motorcycle stunt show and a world-renowned fireworks display.

Pacific Palisades Fourth of July Parade

Cruise on up to the Palisades for a beachy Independence Day extravaganza. Things kick off in the afternoon with a 2pm WWII fighter plane flyover to herald the start of the parade. The baton twirlers and marching trombonists will begin their promenade on Sunset Boulevard. There’s usually a late-afternoon concert, followed by a 9pm fireworks show at Palisades Charter High School