▷ What time do fireworks start in California? When and how to watch on Fourth of July

If you’re in California, I’ll send you a list of the best places to watch the fireworks today, Friday, July 4, 2025, for U.S. Independence Day.
Sunset in California before the fireworks. We tell you what time the show starts on July 4, 2025, in the major cities. | Photo by visitcalifornia.com / Depor

Preparations for the Fourth of July are in full swing in California, specially in the Southern side of the “Golden State”, with numerous cities in Los Angeles County set to host activities and fireworks displays in honor of Independence Day. From balls on the iconic Queen Mary to innovative drone light shows in Grand Park, the celebration options are varied and exciting. Check the ultimate guide to fireworks events and celebrations for a memorable Fourth of July in the Los Angeles area.

Discover the best places to watch fireworks and drone shows in the sky this July 4th in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: AFP)

What time do the fireworks start on July 4th in California?

Los Angeles County

LOCATION / EVENTTIME
Marina del Rey9:00 pm
Gardena (Rowley Park)9:00 pm
Eagle Rock Park8:45 pm
Woodland Hills (Warner Center Park)At dusk
Porter Ranch (Shepherd Church)At dusk
Dodger Stadium (Elysian Park)Postgame
Hollywood Bowl7:30 pm
Hollywood Forever CemeteryAt dusk

South Bay

LOCATION / EVENTTIME
Redondo Beach (Seaside Lagoon)9:00 pm
Torrance (Civic Center)9:00 pm
El Segundo (Recreation Park)9:00 pm

Long Beach

LOCATION / EVENTTIME
Big Bang on the Bay9:00 pm
Waterfront Fireworks9:00 pm
Queen Mary 4th of July Party10:00 pm
Harbor CruisesBoarding starts at 7:30 pm
City Cruises Dinner CruiseBoarding starts at 6:30 pm
Aquarium of the Pacific12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Hotel Maya11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Fairmont BreakersAt dusk

Orange County

LOCATION / EVENTTIME
Surf City Celebration at Huntington Beach9:00 pm
Family Festival at Irvine (Great Park)9:30 pm
Fireworks Festival at Fullerton9:30 pm
Carnival & Fireworks at San Juan Capistrano (Sports Park)10:00 pm
Community Festival at Costa Mesa (OC Fair & Event Center)9:30 pm
Full-Day Celebration at Anaheim Hills9:00 pm
Fireworks Cruise at Newport Beach9:30 pm
Evening Festivities at Santa Ana (Centennial Park)8:45 pm
Family Event at Tustin (Richard Nixon Library)9:30 pm
July 4th Spectacular at Yorba LindaAt dusk

Inland Empire

LOCATION / EVENTTIME
Fourth of July Celebration at RedlandsAt dusk

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