Southern California is pulling out all the stops for Fourth of July weekend. Concerts, firework spectaculars, outdoor movie screenings, patriotic celebrations and family-friendly festivities are taking place across the region. Whether you’re looking to sing-along with legendary bands, catch a blockbuster under the stars or watch fireworks light up the night sky, here’s a roundup of some of the events taking place July 2-5.
Agua Caliente Casinos
Agua Caliente Casinos will celebrate Fourth of July weekend with concerts, fireworks, a drone show and free entertainment spread across its Rancho Mirage, Palm Springs and Cathedral City properties. Highlights include a performance by legendary funk and soul group The Commodores, the Coachella Valley’s first integrated fireworks and drone show, tribute concerts, DJs, outdoor activities and holiday-themed food and drink specials throughout the weekend.
When: July 2-5. The Commodores perform at 8 p.m. Friday, July 3; fireworks and drone show begin at 9 p.m. Saturday, July 4.
Where: Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage; Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs, 401 E. Amado Road, Palm Springs; Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City, 68960 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City.
Tickets: The Fourth of July fireworks and drone show are free. Tickets for The Commodores and other performances are available at AguaCalienteCasinos.com.
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The Beach Boys
Celebrate Fourth of July weekend with one of Southern California’s most iconic bands as The Beach Boys return to the Hollywood Bowl for a three-night run. Led by founding member Mike Love, the group will be joined by longtime collaborator John Stamos for a patriotic concert featuring decades of hits, coinciding with the 60th anniversary of the band’s landmark album, “Pet Sounds.”
When: 7:30 p.m. July 2-4
Where: Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles
Tickets: Available at Hollywoodbowl.com.
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Movies and Fireworks
Movie lovers can unwind on Independence Day with an outdoor screening of Steven Spielberg’s blockbuster “Jurassic Park” at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. The annual Cinespia event pairs the 1993 dinosaur adventure with a Fourth of July fireworks display, giving guests the chance to picnic on the cemetery’s lawn before the film begins under the stars. The cemetery will also be hosting a 25th anniversary screening of “Shrek” followed by fireworks Friday, July 3.
When: Gates open at 7:15 p.m.; movie begins at 9 p.m. Saturday, July 4.
Where: Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles.
Tickets: Start at $52.57 at Cinespia.org.
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America250 July 4th Concert
The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum will host one of the nation’s signature America250 celebrations with a day of live music, community activities and patriotic festivities. Hosted by Queen Latifah, the event will feature performances by Chris Stapleton, The Smashing Pumpkins and more, along with fireworks and a drone show following the concert. Guests can also arrive early to enjoy the free Block Party Village with food, drinks, games, giveaways and family-friendly activities.
When: Block Party Village opens at 3 p.m.; concert begins at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 4.
Where: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, 3911 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles.
Tickets: Start at $17.76 at Ticketmaster.com.
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R&B vs. Slow Jams Independence Day Party
Toast the holiday with an afternoon of R&B classics and slow jams at Jungle Hollywood. The six-hour day party will feature DJs spinning hits from the ’90s and 2000s while guests can enjoy cocktails and dancing at the Hollywood venue. The event is open to guests 21 and older.
When: 4-10 p.m. Saturday, July 4.
Where: Jungle Hollywood, 1640 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Los Angeles.
Tickets: Free before 5 p.m. with advance registration; general admission tickets at Eventbrite.com
Queen Mary
The Queen Mary will once again transform into a floating Fourth of July celebration with family-friendly festivities taking place throughout the historic ocean liner. Guests can explore multiple decks filled with live entertainment, interactive activities and themed experiences before capping off the evening with a waterfront fireworks show.
When: 3-10 p.m. Saturday, July 4.
Where: Queen Mary, 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach.
Tickets: Adults are $75, children ages 4-11 are $45 at queenmary.com.
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Pacific Symphony SummerFest: Air Supply
The Pacific Symphony will kick off its SummerFest season with a patriotic concert celebrating America’s 250th birthday at Great Park Live. The evening will feature orchestral favorites led by conductor Chad Goodman before pop-rock duo Air Supply takes the stage, followed by a fireworks finale. Guests can also enjoy a pre-concert performance by the OC Swing Band beginning at 7 p.m.
When: Pre-concert entertainment begins at 7 p.m.; concert starts at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 4.
Where: Great Park Live, 8000 Great Park Blvd., Irvine.
Tickets: Start at $44 at pacificsymphony.org.