Celebrate America with a fireworks show and/or Independence Day festivities near you from July 2 to 4. Here are links to some of the happenings in the San Gabriel Valley. Te Los Angeles Fire Department has also compiled a list of other shows in the Los Angeles County.
JULY 2
- Arcadia
On First Avenue, between Huntington Drive and Duarte Road.
Arcadia’s Best Patriotic Festival: Parade starts at 10 a.m.
- Sierra Madre
Sierra Vista Park, 611 E. Sierra Madre Blvd.
Community picnic from 3 to 8 p.m.
JULY 3
- West Covina
Edgewood Middle School, 1625 W. Durness St.
Carnival from 4 to 10 p.m.
- La Mirada
Fireworks: La Mirada High School (Soccer Field), 13520 Adelfa Ave. Starts after dark.
Entertainment and picnic: La Mirada Regional Park, Alicante Road and Adelfa Drive. From 4 to 9:30 p.m. (fireworks can be viewed here)
- La Puente
La Puente Park, 501 N. Glendora Ave.
Carnival from 5 to 9 p.m., followed by fireworks (9 p.m.)
- Sierra Madre
Memorial Park, 222 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.
Parade at 10 a.m. Bubblewrap Fireworks and more at 5 to 10 p.m.
- South El Monte
Entertainment and actvities: New Temple Park, 1450 Lidcombe Ave. From 1:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Fireworks: South El Monte High School, 1001 N. Durfee Ave. Starts at 9 p.m.
JULY 4
- Alhambra
Almansor Park, 800 S. Almansor St.
Celebration starts at 3 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m.
- Baldwin Park
Sierra Vista High School, 600 Frazier Ave.
Celebration from 5 to 10 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m. (takes place at field behind bleachers)
- West Covina*
Edgewood Middle School, 1625 W. Durness St.
Carnival from 3 to 11 p.m. Entertainment and fireworks from 6 to 9 p.m.
- Diamond Bar
Diamond Bar High School (Baseball Field), 1400 E. Pathfinder Road.
Celebration starts at 5 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m.
- Glendora
Glendora Village, Foothill Boulevard and Bennett Avenue.
Glendora Village Independence Day Jubilee. Parade starts at 9 a.m. Free concerts at 10:45 a.m.
- Hacienda Heights
On Stimson Avenue, from Colima Road to Steinmetz Park.
Parade starts at 9 a.m.
- La Habra*
La Habra High School (Baseball Field), 801 Highlander
Celebration starts at 5 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m.
- La Verne*
Country Fair: Roynon Elementary School, 2715 E Street. From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Parade: La Verne’s old town. Pre-parade Harley ride at 9:45 a.m. Parade at 10 a.m.
Fireworks: Bonita High School (Stadium), 3102 D Street. Entertainment and fireworks from 7 to 9:30 p.m.
- Monrovia
Library Park, 321 S. Myrtle Ave.
Concert at 7 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m.
- Monterey Park
Barnes Park, 350 McPherrin Ave.
Celebration from 3 to 9 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m.
- Pasadena – Americafest 2011*
Rose Bowl, 1001 Rose Bowl Dr.
Festival outside stadium starts at 2 p.m. Gates open for stadium at 6 p.m. Fireworks at 9:05 p.m.
- Pico Rivera
Smith Park, 6016 Rosemead Blvd.
Entertainment and carnival start at 4 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m.
- Rosemead
Rosemead Park, 9200 Mission Ave.
Parade at 10 a.m. Carnival starts at noon. Opening ceremonies at 5:30 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m.
- Santa Fe Springs
Los Nietos Park, 11143 Charlesworth Road.
Fireworks at 9 a.m. sharp.
- San Gabriel
Historic Mission District
Kids Day and Independence Parade starts at 10 a.m.
- San Marino
Lacy Park, 1485 Virginia Road. Parade at 5 p.m. Entertainment from 5:30 to 9 pm., followed by fireworks show (9 p.m.)
- Sierra Madre
Kersting Court, corner of Baldwin Avenue and Sierra Madre Boulevard.
5k Firecracker Fun Run: Check in starts at 6 a.m. Race at 7 a.m.
- Whittier
Palm Park, 5703 Palm Ave.
Flag raising ceremony and freedom walk along Greenway Trail starts at 8 a.m.
*Note: Some of the local events charge a small entry fee to their celebration. For these locations, however, viewing the fireworks show nearby doesn’t cost a dime.
