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Fireworks, Parades and Festivals to Celebrate the 4th

By Faith Mellinger, Publisher Macaroni Kid Pasadena June 23, 2019

The 4th of July is a GREAT time to create family traditions for your mini me's. Whether it's decorating your bikes and riding around the neighborhood, heading to the beach for a big display of fire in the sky or lighting sparklers in the driveway we have a few ideas of where you can find your 4th of July fun! 

LOCAL EVENTS

ALHAMBRA
Almansor Park: Fireworks display on Thursday, July 4th at 9 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Bring a picnic or purchase food at the park. Parking is limited. 800 South Almansor St. in Alhambra. (626) 570-5052, www.cityofalhambra.org.

CLAREMONT

4h of July in Claremont

This year's Fourth of July Celebration will be another fun-filled day. Pancake breakfast from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Tickets are $5. Opening ceremonies at 10 a.m. T. Willard Hunter Speakers Corner from 10:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Festival Booths and tables from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 840 N. Indian Hill Blvd. in Claremont. www.ci.claremont.ca.us

Pomona College: Fireworks Spectacular on Thursday, July 4th. Gates open at 6:30 p.m., concert begins at 6:45 p.m. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. Tickets available to purchase for $8 pre-sale or $10 at the gate. 333 North College Way in Claremont. www.ci.claremont.ca.us

DIAMOND BAR
Fourth of July blast! Free parking and admission. Bring blankets and/or low beach chairs for lawn-seating, picnic, or purchase from local vendors. Diamond Bar High School 909-839-7070 or www.ci.diamond-bar.ca.us

EL MONTE
Fourth of July Celebration at New Temple Park. 1pm-9pm. www.ci.el-monte.ca.us

HACIENDA HEIGHTS

Parade at 9:00 a.m. in Hacienda Heights, CA on Stimson Avenue starting at Colima Road and ends at Steinmetz Park. The Parade consists of bands, floats, equestrian, drill teams, VIPs, local school and church groups. http://www.allabouthh.org/hacienda-heights-parade

IRWINDALE
Thursday, July 4th. Night of Destruction with Firework Finale. Independence Day Fireworks Show at Irwindale Speedway, gates open at 5 p.m., races start at 7 p.m. 500 Speedway Drive, Irwindale, https://irwindalespeedway.com/events/


LA HABRA
Enjoy fireworks, food, live music, games and more at the annual Fourth of July Spectacular. Gates open at 5 p.m. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. 801 W. Highlander Ave., La Habra. 562-905-9708. For more information visit : www.ci.la-habra.ca.us

LA MIRADA  - NOTE THIS EVENT IS JULY 3rd!

La Mirada's annual Independence Celebration is held each year on July 3 from 4 to 9:30 p.m. at La Mirada Regional Park. http://www.cityoflamirada.org/departments/community-services/special-events/independence-celebration

LA PUENTE
Fireworks show: Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Show will be held at La Puente Park, 501 N. Glendora Ave., La Puente. Festivities will begin at 5 p.m., with the fireworks show at 9 p.m. During the celebration, the following road closures around La Puente Park will be in place: Hacienda Boulevard will be closed in both directions south of Temple Avenue and north of Nelson Avenue. Glendora Avenue will be closed in both directions south of Temple Avenue and north of Nelson Avenue. The roads will be closed from 7 to 11 p.m. For more information, contact the Recreation Services Department at 626-855-1560. https://www.facebook.com/pages/La-Puente-Fireworks-Show/488028197889337

LA VERNE
Fireworks: Gates open at 6 p.m. for the fireworks show at Bonita High. Entertainment starts at 7 p.m. and the fireworks show starts at 9 p.m. Purchase pre-sale tickets for a $1 discount at City Hall, 3660 D Street, La Verne, and the Chamber of Commerce, 2078 Bonita Ave., La Verne.

MONROVIA
The City of Monrovia's 4th of July Concert & Fireworks Show at Library Park, 321 South Myrtle Avenue. The Fireworks Show is free of charge and is scheduled to begin at 9:00 p.m. and will last approximately 20 minutes. Spectators may reserve a park space no larger than 10 x 10 feet and must be supervised at all times.

PASADENA

4th of July AmericaFest Celebration at the Rose Bowl
Rose Bowl Stadium: "Americafest 2019" on Thursday, July 4th from 2 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Festival begins outside the stadium at 2 p.m. Stadium gates open at 6:30 p.m., with live music and entertainment at 7 p.m. Americafest fireworks show begins at 9 p.m.  Parking: $20. 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena. For more information visit www.rosebowlstadium.com


POMONA
KABOOM! Fourth of July Celebration: Gates on Thursday, July 4th opens at 5 p.m. Monster truck and big air freestyle motocross starts at 8 p.m. Fireworks show begins at 9:20 p.m.  1101 W. McKinley Ave. in Pomona. www.fairplex.com

ROSEMEAD
Rosemead Park: The Rosemead Independence Day Parade and Festival will be held Thursday, July 4th. A new 5K run will begin at 8 a.m. The parade begins at 10 a.m. at Muscatel Ave. Valley Blvd. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. Rosemead Park 4343 Encinita Ave. in Rosemead. 626-569-2100www.cityofrosemead.org

SAN GABRIEL
Kids Day & 4th of July Parade! 9am-1pm.  Kids are invited to decorate their tricycles, bicycles, scooters or walk in the parade. Must register to be in the parade. Free.  For more information, San Gabriel Parks and Recreation Department, 626-308-2875.

SAN MARINO

Annual City Fourth of July Celebration at Lacy Park

It's going to be magnificent celebrations so don't get there late! Pack up your blankets and lawn chairs and make sure to find a favorite spot at Lacy Park to enjoy the entertainment, parade and fireworks! Guests may reserve areas with blankets and chairs. There will be a family fun zone, the Rotary Club Parade and of course the breathtaking fireworks at the end of the night!

The Virginia Road entrance to Lacy Park will open at 8 a.m and you MUST wear a wristband to enter. No entrance will be allowed via St. Albans Road until 3 pm.

ALL wristbands purchased on the Fourth of July are $20 each (for residents and non-residents). Pre-purchased wristbands cost $5 for residents and $15 for non-residents. Children 2 and under are free.

For more information, please call 626-943-2627 or get more information here

SIERRA MADRE

4th of July Celebration Early in Sierra Madre - Parade, Community picnic and More

Pre-Party in Memorial Park. 5:30-10:30pm. July 3rd. July 4th Parade starts at 10am! For more details, click here.

SOUTH EL MONTE
New Temple Park: Independence Day Celebration on Thursday, July 4th begins at 1pm, fireworks at 9 p.m. Waterslides, live boxing, basketball contests and more. 1450 Lidcombe Avenue in South El Monte. 626-579-2043, www.ci.south-el-monte.ca.us

SOUTH PASADENA

2019 Fourth of July Festival of Balloons in South Pasadena
Enjoy a colorful 4th July celebration in South Pasadena including their Festival of Balloons and Fireworks show. The festivities will be held at South Pasadena High School's stadium and gates open at 5.30 pm. There will be plenty of fun activities for the kids, food vendors and live music.
Tickets: Pancake Breakfast $8 (kids under 6 years free) 

WEST COVINA

The City's annual 4th of July Celebration is scheduled from 4:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at Big League Dreams, located at 2100 S. Azusa Avenue, West Covina. The 4th of July Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks Spectacular is FREE and Open to the Public.  Click here to learn more


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