Ring in another year of independence in the grand ol’ USA with Earth, Wind & Fire, backed by the LA Phil. The Bowl proudly hosts its annual Fourth of July party from from July 2 to 4, complete with a dazzling fireworks finale. Grab your tickets early; seats in the nosebleed section go for less than the price of parking. Or consider springing for front section tickets—it is America’s birthday, after all.
Looking for 4th of July events or things to do with the family? Spend Independence Day hanging out at one of the best beaches in L.A., eating the city’s best BBQ, cooling down with with classic frozen desserts and having fun at these celebratory neighborhood events. The best part about some of these 4th of July events? You can end the evening with a patriotic bang of dazzling fireworks in the night sky (or, as is becoming increasingly common, drone shows). From cemetery screenings to food festivals, here’s what the holiday has in store (including a few picks later on in the weekend).
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