UPDATE: This list is for 2010!  Follow this link for all of the South Bay celebrations going on for Friday, July 4, 2014.

American tradition demands that mid summer celebrations include three things:  affectionate displays of patriotism, fireworks, and BBQ.  This Fourth of July, the South Bay and surrounding areas are practically bursting at the seams with celebrations, fireworks shows, and plenty of things to do.

Thankfully, many of the communities feature their own events so you can stay close to home, avoiding crowds, road rage, and parking frustration.  Here’s a list of events from north to south!

Marina Del Rey
http://www.visitmarinadelrey.com/sg/july_4/index.html
July 4th, 9 PM

El Segundo
http://www.elsegundo.org/depts/recreation/special_events/default.asp
July 4, 9 PM

Lawndale
http://www.lawndalecity.org/PDFs/LESD.pdf (Requires PDF Reader)
July 3, 5:30 – 9 PM

Redondo Beach
http://www.redondofireworks.com
July 4, 9 PM

Torrance
http://www.ci.torrance.ca.us/Parks/7652.htm
July 4, 11 AM – 9 PM

San Pedro
http://www.cabrillobeachbathhouse.org/
July 4, 9 PM

Long Beach
http://www.longbeachseafestival.com
July 4, 9 PM

With all the things listed here, there’s still more going on!  Whatever you do to celebrate, have a safe and enjoyable Independence Day weekend!

Photo credit JohnKay.

4 Responses

  1. What a great idea about dinner at Splash at the Crown Plaza Hotel. I might just have to do this. I wonder if they would balk at me setting up my tripod to shoot the fireworks. LOL

  2. These are all such great spots…Usually go to The Dunes in New Port as it is closest…but sun and I are not good friends so not too often:)