The Fourth of July weekend is officially here and So-Cal's kicking it off with events from anime and outdoor movies to beach concerts and fireworks.
Anime Expo
Summary: North America's largest anime convention continues with cosplay, concerts, gaming, panels and Japanese pop culture experiences.
Date: July 2–5
Place: Los Angeles Convention Center
Website: https://www.anime-expo.org/
Cinespia Presents Shrek
Summary: Celebrate the holiday weekend with the 25th anniversary screening of Shrek featuring DJs, a photo booth and fireworks after the movie.
Date: Friday, July 3
Place: Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Website: https://cinespia.org/
The Beach Boys with John Stamos
Summary: Celebrate America's 250th birthday with The Beach Boys, John Stamos and fireworks at the Hollywood Bowl.
Date: July 2–4
Place: Hollywood Bowl
Website: https://www.hollywoodbowl.com/
America250 July 4 Concert
Summary: Chris Stapleton, The Smashing Pumpkins, Anthony Ramos, Chaka Khan and host Queen Latifah headline America's 250th birthday celebration benefiting Giving 4th, ending with fireworks and a drone show.
Date: Saturday, July 4
Place: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Website: https://www.lacoliseum.com/events/america250-july-...
Gloria Molina Grand Park 4th of July Block Party
Summary: Free community celebration with DJs, food trucks, games, arts activities, a Ferris wheel and a drone show.
Date: Saturday, July 4
Place: Gloria Molina Grand Park
Website: https://grandparkla.org/4th-of-july/
Rooftop Cinema Club – Independence Day
Summary: Celebrate Independence Day with an outdoor rooftop screening of the classic Will Smith blockbuster.
Date: Saturday, July 4
Place: Rooftop Cinema Club DTLA
Website: https://rooftopcinemaclub.com/
Mr. & Ms. Muscle Beach
Summary: Venice's legendary bodybuilding competition returns for another Fourth of July tradition.
Date: Saturday, July 4
Place: Muscle Beach, Venice
Website: https://www.visitveniceca.com/
Cabrillo Beach July 4 Spectacular
Summary: Family fun, food trucks and one of the South Bay's biggest fireworks shows.
Date: Saturday, July 4
Place: Cabrillo Beach, San Pedro
Website: https://www.cabrillobeachboosters.org/
Monrovia Fourth of July Concert & Fireworks
Summary: Free concert followed by a fireworks spectacular at Library Park.
Date: Saturday, July 4
Place: Library Park, Monrovia
Website: https://www.monroviaca.gov/
Sierra Madre Independence Day Parade
Summary: One of Southern California's longest-running Fourth of July parades returns through downtown Sierra Madre.
Date: Saturday, July 4 | 10 a.m.
Place: Sierra Madre Boulevard
Website: https://www.cityofsierramadre.com/
