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Happy 4th of July!
Family Friendly Events in the Greater Los Angeles Area We hunted, we sifted, we scoured...because we know that the 4th of July can be tricky when they're still little! While we can't guarantee a slam dunk, we hope our thoughtful list helps you find the perfect event for your little clan. Happy Birthday, U.S.A.! Are we lucky or what? Events take place July 4th! Los Angeles Fire Department Fireworks Website Fireworks Events Listed by the Los Angeles Fire Department They would know! Check out the LAFD website "Safe 4th" for a thorough list of events throughout the greater Los Angeles Area. Daytime Events These events provide a mix of festivities with AND without fireworks! Included are some historic destinations including the Printing Museum of Carson and the Reagan Presidential Library. Big!World!Fun! at the Ford Ampitheatre, Hollywood Saturday, July 4th, Activities 9:00am, Performance 10:00am Grandeza Mexicana Folk Ballet Company: "Native dances of Mexico reflect the significant role of natural elements in Mexican culture. Grandeza's superb dancers, in beautifully detailed authentic costumes, create a folklorico heat wave." Children FREE (reservations required), Adults $5, Parking $1 Pre-show activity: Craft Project TBD Arrive early for science-based crafts and fun! Kid friendly workshop activities begin at 9:00 a.m. Space is limited. Sierra Madre Parade 10:00am Play tourist in this delightful little town is just a couple freeway exits past Pasadena. Spend the day shopping and exploring Cheer for the fly over by vintage air craft, the Girl Scouts carrying banners, and best of all? The water fight at the end of the parade in Sierra Madre Park! From their site: "You don’t need fireworks to brighten Sierra Madre’s Fourth of July Celebration. On The Fourth, festivities light up the sky with a flyover of vintage planes, parade, bands, games, food, drink and all-around fun as part of the traditional National Holiday in this foothill community." FREE A Family Celebration at the Printing Museum 10:00am-4:00pm "Fun for the whole family! Featuring a new July 4 bannerplaylet written for the occasion by the Museum's own renaissance man, Phil Soinski. Performed in the Museum's Theater twice that day, at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The play is recommended for age 10 and up; youngsters under that age can enjoy ongoing gallery activities for the whole family throughout the day. There will be special tours, a chance to print you won copy of the Declaration of Independence on Franklin's colonial press; and make your own Paul Revere Liberty Lantern.) Admission is $10 per person, $30 per family, of up to 5 members. Admission price includes all activities and a lunch of Freedom dogs, American apple pie, and Ben Franklin's colonial punch." July Fourth at Kidspace Museum 10:00am - 3:00pm "Celebrate the holiday at Kidspace! Join us for a day of insects, arts and crafts, science discovery and more. A perfect place for families." Third Annual Santa Monica 4th of July Parade 9:30am "Calling all neighbors, kids, bicycles, creative teams, marching bands and civic-minded groups! March in Santa Monica's Fourth of July 2009 Parade! Spectators Welcome! The parade is Saturday, July 4th starting 9:30 AM at the Santa Monica Civic Center." Great American 4th of July Kids Bike Parade, Belmont Shore Long Beach 10:00 a.m. See hundreds of kids ride their decorated bikes through the streets of Long Beach on this very adorable parade route! July 4th Celebration at the Reagan Library 10:00am-5:00pm "This 4th of July, come celebrate our Nation’s 233rd birthday with patriotic concerts, family entertainment, games, crafts, and more at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum.Brought to you by Chevron, all 4th of July activities are free; regular Museum admission rates apply for those visitors who also visit the indoor Museum exhibits." FREE The City of Torrance Old Fashioned 4th 11:00am-Fireworks at 9:00pm "Throughout the day the entire family can enjoy arts & crafts, food and game booths, free mini-steamer train rides, contests and continuous entertainment. There is no admission charge to the celebration; all are invited to come early and stay late." Visit website for parking details. FREE Fourth of July at Hansen Dam, Valley 10:30- 9:00, Fireworks show "The 2009 15th Annual Hansen Dam Fourth of July Celebration has all of the wonderful “day in the park” event highlights with a very special and relevant twist. It will also be the commemoration of the 50th anniversary since the loss of hometown hero Ritchie Valens, and rock and roll legends Buddy Holly, and the Big Bopper." Fourth of July Spectacular at Cabrillo Beach Noon-9:30pm Boats, trucks, fire fighters, music. Oh yeah, this will be good! "For the 57th year, Cabrillo Beach will host a free 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks show. San Pedro Bands and the Golden State Pops Orchestra; Tours of a Naval Vessel; Armed Forces and U.S. Coast Guard demonstrations, Displays by the Los Angeles City Fire Department’s firefighting boat, Washington Artillery group along the coastline firing canons. The 20-minute pyrotechnic fireworks presentation will begin at 9:00 p.m." FREE 4th of July Pignic at Animal Acres Noon to 4:00 pm "Come celebrate a festive Fourth at Animal Acres! Join us for our annual PIGNIC for farm tours, face-painting, delicious picnic food and old-fashioned field games. When is the last time you jumped in a gunny sack or competed in a rousing wheelbarrow race? Stuff your face with watermelon, frozen treats and our cruelty-free twist on the traditional "Fourth of July" barbeque! " Seaside Lagoon at Redondo Beach 2:00 gates open; 9:30 Fireworks "Come together with friends and neighbors for a unique gathering at the famous Seaside Lagoon in Redondo Beach celebrating our community, country, family and friends. Reserve your parking and seating to enjoy the thrilling effects of a custom designed fireworks show synchronized to uplifting patriotic music and launched from a barge only 100 yards away. First two years were a SELLOUT with 80% of the family sponsors from Redondo Beach and another 8% from South Bay beach cities. Join soon or all spots will be taken. Proceeds help pay for the fireworks show enjoyed by all." Pacific Palisades Parade 2:00pm "Pacific Palisades comes alive with the annual 4th of July parade. Tens of thousands descend on the coastal community of Pacific Palisades to enjoy the sights and sounds of the annual Independence Day parade. We shut down Sunset Boulevard to celebrate the birth of our great nation. Come join us for an afternoon full of good family fun! Parade appearance by Miss America!" Fireworks Shows Studio City Fireworks, at CBS Studios 6:00-9:00pm Hosted by the Studio City Chamber of Commerce, "Celebrating 40 Years of Woodstock". Magic, kid zone, and more. Culver City Fireworks 5:00pm, fireworks 9:00pm "The Exchange Club of Culver City and the City of Culver City invite you to attend our annual Fourth of July fireworks show at Culver City High School. Gates open at 5PM, entertainment begins at 6:30PM, and the fireworks start at 9PM. Parking $5, entry free. suggested donation $2 per person. Food available, hot dogs, corn, etc." Woodland Hills Fireworks 6:00PM - 9:36PM with fireworks at 9:05PM "Dennis P. Zine Fireworks Extravaganza, Don Sweeney & The SRO Big Band This seventeen-piece ensemble of the some of the most sought-after musicians in the industry, will play an array of patriotic tunes, Big Band Era favorites and pop classics. Event begins at 6 PM with a 26 minute fireworks show starting at 9:05 PM, set to live music." Children's Play Zone with bounce houses , face painting, balloons, and more... Pacific Palisades Fireworks 7:00pm, Fireworks at 9:00pm "Come join in the fun and festivities at the annual Pacific Palisades 4th of July Fireworks Display. Live Music and entertainment starts at 7:00pm. Then, when the sun goes down, the fun begins with an amazing display of fireworks. Come early and reserve your seat and enjoy the pre-fireworks entertainment." Starlight Bowl, Burbank, Concert & Fireworks 6:00 gates open, Show 6:30-9:00pm, Fireworks 9:00pm "The Starlight Bowl's 2009 Summer Concert Season begins with a “Star Spangled Salute To America.” Enjoy an exciting evening of music and patriotism culminating in a spectacular aerial fireworks finale as the sights and sounds of Liberty ring out at the Bowl this 4th of July!" Day Trip: Ventura Fourth of July Day Trip: Ventura This coastal community has a downtown renowned for it's antiquing and awakening restaurant scene. Join the town for their family friendly Fourth celebrations, including a "PushEm PullEm" Kids Parade that starts at 10:00am. Music, food, entertainment, all downtown. More Events For more shows, or an event specifically in your city, visit the Los Angeles Times Fireworks Show List. Happy 4th of July!  Site and Contents (c) Mommy Adventure Club 2007-2009. All rights reserved. blog comments powered by Disqus |
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