Are you looking for ways to celebrate July 4th in the SGV or beyond?
We have all your Independence Day fun in the SGV covered — fireworks, parades, community picnics, and more — rounded up right here for you!
Here are a few ways you can find your family fun in Monterey Park - San Gabriel - Alhambra - Rosemead - La Crescenta and beyond on July 4th and celebrate Independence Day:
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.
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. Then stay for the Kids Day in Smith Park!! Come visit us in the Mac Kid MPK Booth and get some FREE Samples of some fun products. And a Patriotic craft. Free lunch, watermelon eating contest, FREE swim, concert and veterans wall!!
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. 626-569-2100 www.cityofrosemead.org
Monterey Park
Independence Day festivities begin at 2:30 p.m. Free fireworks show at 9 p.m.
Monterey Park will celebrate our American Independence Day holiday on Thursday, July 4 from 4 to 9 p.m. at Barnes Park. This community event features music by the Monterey Park Concert Band at 5 p.m. and Bulletproof Soul from 7-9 p.m.; food vendors; and fun for the entire family.
The fun filled day will conclude with the annual free fireworks show at 9 p.m. Please be aware the fireworks fallout zone includes surrounding streets (McPherrin, Harding and Ramona Avenues) which will be closed from 4-11 p.m. so that they will be available for viewing the show.
Each year the Monterey Park City Council recognizes local military families and new U.S. citizens. New U.S. citizens and military families are encouraged to contact the Recreation Department by June 21 to be recognized during the program.
For more information, please visit the Fourth of July webpage or call the recreation department at 626-307-1388. Barnes Park is located at 350 S. McPherrin Avenue in Monterey Park.
EL MONTE
Fourth of July Celebration at New Temple Park. 1pm-9pm. www.ci.el-monte.ca.us
MONROVIA
The City of Monrovia's 4th of July Concert & Fireworks Show is scheduled for Thursday, July 4 in 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
Rose Bowl Stadium: "Americafest 2017" 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
SAN MARINO
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
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
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)
La Crescenta
Enjoy a night of fireworks and family fun leading up to the big show. Bouncers, Inflatables, music, food trucks and so much more! Tickets are $10.00 per person at the gate and children 7 and under are FREE!!! Event is held at La Crescenta High School. More Info Here
CLAREMONT
This year's Fourth of July Celebration will be another fun-filled day in the true Claremont tradition!
On Thursday, July 4th there will be a 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.usPomona 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
COVINA
Independence Day Celebration on Thursday July 4th @ Edgewood School
visit https://www.westcovina.org/departments/fire/fire-works
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
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/
HACIENDA HEIGHTS
The Hacienda Heights 4th of July Parade takes place on July 4th 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
LA HABRA
Enjoy fireworks, food, live music, games and more at the annual Fourth of July Spectacular on Thursday. 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
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 on July 4rd 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.
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
WHITTIER
Friendly Hills Country Club: A private Independence Day celebration on Thursday, July 4 begins at 6 p.m. with games, face painting, live music and a BBQ buffet. Fireworks at 9 p.m. 8500 Villaverde Dr. in Whittier.
For more information: www.friendlyhillscc.com/
Hope you all have a happy -- and safe! -- July 4th holiday!!!
Happy Independence Day from your Macaroni Kid Publisher!!
