Los Angeles County Calendar of Events
World of Barbie Through Sep. 4
Discover, explore, and revel in the iconic Barbie® doll’s lifestyle and many careers through a wide selection of exciting and interactive activities. 395 Santa Monica Place www.theworldofbarbie.com
Boat Cinema Through Sep. 9
Reserve a mini electric boat or grab a ticket to sit on the boat cinema beach for the film. Pack a picnic or we can have one on your boat prepared for you, but come ready for a summer night on the water with incredible films, food, music and even our one-of-a-kind Canoe Concessions offering boat side service and pizza delivery! Castaic Lake, Los Angeles www.boatcinema.com
Anime Expo July 1-4
Panels, special events and plenty of cosplay. Thousands of fans come to celebrate the quirky art and culture of anime as figureheads and stars of the industry visit to speak and sign autographs. Plus, a massive wing of the convention is set aside specifically for gaming—both electronic and card-based.
Sat-Mon 10am-Mid, Tue 10am-5pm / LA Convention Center www.anime-expo.org
Los Angeles Live Score Film Festival July 8
Watch chamber ensemble Helix Collective perform commissioned original scores at this festival of indie short films.
Barnsdall Art Park & Hollyhock House, Los Feliz www.lalsff.org
Hawaiian Gardens Car Show July 8
Co-sponsored by Compas SE, Tovar Restorations, Murguia Classic Cars and Restoration. Please come and support the City of Hawaiian Gardens Youth Non-Profit Organizations.
11am-5pm / Pharis Fedde Jr. High School Grounds
562-420-2641 x254 / www.hgcity.org
South El Monte Community Bike Ride July 8
Bring your bike and helmet and join the city council in an 8-mile bike ride around the city.
8:30am / South El Monte Community Center
626-579-2043 / www.cityofsouthelmonte.org
Compliments of Cris Epstein
Engel & Volkers Westlake Village
Cris.Epstein@evrealestate.com
818-269-4377 | DRE 01385089
Outfest Los Angeles LGBTQ+ Film Festival July 13-23
Outfest programs give artists, filmmakers and entertainment professionals the opportunity to discover their voice, provide the pathways to the visibility of their work by all members of the public, and assure that their legacy will live on for generations to come. www.outfestla.org
Colorado Street Bridge Party July 15
Live music; dancing; vintage and rare cars; children’s activities; festive foods from local eateries; craft beers; specialty cocktails; hand-picked wine varietals and so much more! All proceeds support the mission of Pasadena Heritage to identify, preserve and protect the historic, architectural and cultural resources of the City of Pasadena.
6-11:30pm / Colorado Street Bridge, Pasadena www.pasadenaheritage.org/bridgeparty
Lotus Festival July 15-16
Expect plenty of food, music, dragon boat races, lantern launches and— fingers crossed—the lotus flower beds in full bloom. The historic event celebrates the contributions of Asian-Americans to L.A., and this year, the 42nd, will honor the Indonesian community.
Sat 12-8pm, Sun 12-7pm / Echo Park Lake 213-202-2700 / www.laparks.org/lotusfestival
Manhattan Beach Open Tennis Tournament July 20-23
The tournament is sure to provide a fun-filled weekend of competition for everyone!
Live Oak Park Tennis Courts & Mira Costa Tennis Courts 310-802-5432 / www.manhattanbeach.gov
Midsummer Scream July 28-30
Ghouls, goblins, the undead and fans of the macabre will see some of the biggest names in the genre lead panels, sign autographs and pose for pictures—all in between shopping the best horror merch in town and taking in the grade-A blood-curdling cosplay, of course. There’ll be hundreds of vendors on-site with spooky trinkets, antiques and collectors items.
Long Beach Convention Center www.midsummerscream.org
JULY 2023
4th of July Celebrations
All events take place on July 4 unless otherwise noted.
Alhambra Fireworks Celebration
4-9pm / Almansor Park, www.cityofalhambra.org
Arcadia Patriotic Festival and Fireworks - July 1
5-9:30pm / First Avenue, www.downtownarcadia.org
Artesia 4th of July Celebrations - July 1-4 Various Locations, www.artesiachamber.com/fourth-of-july
Baldwin Park 4th of July Spectacular
9pm / Sierra Vista High School, www.baldwinpark.com
Bell Gardens Independence Day Láser Show - July 1
4-10pm / Veterans Park, www.bellgardens.org
Burbank Fireworks Display
6:30pm / Starlight Bowl, www.starlightbowl.com
Calabasas Lakeside Fun Run 7:45am / Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center
Summer Splash Party 12-5pm / Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center
818-222-2782 / www.cityofcalabasas.com
4th of July Spectacular & Fireworks
5-9:30pm / Calabasas High School Football Field, cityofcalabasas.com
Cudahy Fireworks Show - July 3
5-9pm / Cudahy Park, www.cityofcudahy.com
Cerritos Let Freedom Ring Celebration w/Fireworks
4-9pm / Civic Center & Cerritos HS, www.cerritos.us
Claremont Freedom 5000 5K Run/Walk and 1K Kids Fun Run - July 1
7:30am / Memorial Park
Parade, & Festival 7am-2pm / Memorial Park
Concert & Fireworks 6:30-9:30pm / Pomona College
909-399-5460 / www.ci.claremont.ca.us
Duarte Celebration w/Fireworks - July 3
6-9:30pm / Duarte Sports Park, www.accessduarte.com
El Segundo 4th of July Fireworks
10am-9:30pm / Recreation Park, www.elsegundo.org
Gardena Celebration w/Fireworks
5-10pm / Rowley Park, www.cityofgardena.org
Hawaiian Gardens Celebration w/Fireworks - July 1 5-10pm / Fedde Sports Complex, www.hgcity.org
Irwindale ‘Night of Destruction’ & Fireworks - July 1
7pm / Irwindale Speedway, www.irwindalespeedway.com
La Crescenta-Montrose Fireworks, Music & Kids’ Fun
4-9pm / Crescenta Valley High School, www.CVFireworks.com
La Mirada Independence Celebration - July 3
4pm / La Mirada Regional Park, www.cityoflamirada.org
La Verne Pancake Breakfast, Parade & Fireworks Various Locations, www.cityoflaverne.org
Lancaster Fireworks Extravaganza
7-10:30pm / AV Fair & Event Center, www.avfair.com
Long Beach Independence Day Dog Parade - July 1 10am-2pm / Lincoln Park, www.longbeach.gov
Big Bang on the Bay - July 3
5-9:30pm / Boathouse on The Bay, boathouseonthebay.com
Los Angeles Fireworks Spectacular - July 2-4
7:30pm / Hollywood Bowl, www.hollywoodbowl.com
Dodgers vs Pirates Fireworks
6:10pm / Dodgers Stadium, www.mlb.com/dodgers
July 4th Block Party & Fireworks
4-9:30pm / Grand Park, www.grandparkla.org
Manhattan Beach Pool Party Celebration 10am-2pm / Begg Poo
Salute to the Troops Picnic/Concert - July 3
5-7pm / Polliwog Park Amphitheater, www.manhattanbeach.gov
Marina del Rey July 4th Fireworks
9pm / Fisherman’s Village & Burton Chace Park, www.visitmdr.com
Monterey Park Celebration w/Fireworks - July 1
4-9:30pm / Barnes Park, www.montereypark.ca.gov
Norwalk Festival w/Fireworks - July 1
1-10pm / City Hall Lawn, www.norwalk.org
Pacific Palisades Parade, Festivities w/Fireworks
2-9pm / Various Locations, www.palisades4th.com
Pico Rivera Fireworks Spectacular - July 1
5-9:30pm / El Rancho High School, www.pico-rivera.org
Freedom Festival, Music & Fireworks - July 3
5pm / Sports Arena, www.eventbrite.com
Pomona KABOOM! w/Fireworks
4-9:30pm / Fairplex Fairgrounds, www.fairplex.com/kaboom
Rancho Palos Verdes Celebration w/Drone Show
3-9pm / Ken Dyda Civic Center, www.rpvca.gov
Redondo Beach 5K Run & Firecracker Dash
8am / Redondo Beach, www.villagerunner.com/4th-of-july-5k
Rosemead Chalkathon Contest 8:30-11:30am / Civic Center Plaza
Parade and Grand Celebration w/Fireworks
10am-9pm / Rosemead Park, www.cityofrosemead.org
San Gabriel Kids’ Day & 4th of July Parade
9am-1pm / Smith Park, www.sangabrielcity.com
San Marino Parade, Celebration, & Fireworks
7am-9:30pm / Lacy Park, www.cityofsanmarino.org
San Pedro Cars & Stripes Forever - June 30
5-10pm / Harbor Blvd. & Vincent Thomas Bridge
310-732-3508 / www.portoflosangeles.org
John Olguin Fireworks Spectacular
5-10:30pm / Cabrillo Beach Sports Center, www.eventbrite.com
Santa Clarita Independence Day Classic
7am / Newhall Memorial Park, www.scrunners-idclassic.com
Forth of July Parade 9am / Old Town Newhall, www.scvparade.com
Fireworks 9:15pm / Westfield Valencia Town Center 661-259-2489 / www.santa-clarita.com
Santa Fe Springs Celebration w/Fireworks - July 3
4:30-9pm / Los Nietos Park, www.santafesprings.org
Santa Monica 4th of July Parade
9:30am / Main Street, www.santamonicaparade.com
Sierra Madre 4th of July Festivities - July 2-4 Various Locations, www.cityofsierramadre.com
South El Monte Celebration w/Fireworks - July 1
2-9:30pm / New Temple Park, www.cityofsouthelmonte.org
South Pasadena Festival of Balloons w/Fireworks Various Locations, www.southpasadenaca.gov
Walnut Celebration & Fireworks
5-9pm / Suzanne Park, www.cityofwalnut.org
Westlake Village 4th of July Parade
9:30am / Lakeview Cyn & Agoura to Berniece Bennett Park 818-706-1613 / www.wlv.org
Fireworks Spectacular 9pm / Westlake Village Golf Course, www.wlv.org
Woodland Hills Bob Blumenfield’s Extravaganza & Fireworks
6-9:30pm / Warner Center Park, www.valleycultural.org
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