DIAMIND BAR & WALNUT, CA — It's shaping up to be a star-spangled Fourth of July near Diamond Bar, Walnut and San Gabriel Valley.
As coronavirus cases continue to drop across the state, and the number of those vaccinated continues to rise, Independence Day events are opening up area-wide.
July 4 is almost here, so find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on near you.
We have all the fireworks shows, parades and festivals happening near Diamond Bar, Walnut and around San Gabriel Valley, so you can start planning, including firecracker events at Six Flags Magic Mountain and Universal Studios Hollywood.
Note dates as not all events occur Sunday, July 4, plus always double-check with organizers to confirm times and locations, in case activities changed since posted. And if we missed your organization or town's festivities, email details and an online link to susan.schena@patch.com.
And from all of us at Patch, have a safe and festive 4th of July!
JULY 3: Summer Movies in The Park. Start holiday weekend with free, outdoor flick at the Bandshell.
JULY 4: Fireworks July 4th Celebration. Space inside the park is limited and first-come, first-served, but viewing should be available nearby, too.
JULY 2: Town & Country Club Golf Course Fireworks. Fat Boys Food Truck will be back, too!
JULY 3: Patriotic Reverse Parade & Food Drive. Load up the family & enjoy ride by Perdy Peacock and his sidewalk full of friends, Lady Liberty, Uncle Sam, frontline heroes & more.
JULY 4: 4th of July Spectacular & Fireworks. Canceled.
JULY 4: 4th Of July Fireworks Spectacular. View from water, shore and throughout Big Bear Valley.
JULY 4: 4th Of July Fireworks Display: Starlight Bowl. With viewing restrictions.
JUNE 26: Independence Day Picnic & Fireworks. With family games, music, tribute to armed forces & fireworks.
JULY 4: July 4th Run/Walk Parade, Festival, Fireworks. Canceled.
JULY 7: Summer Concerts In Park. Follow up Independence Day weekend with summer-season kick-off.
JULY 3: Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks. Food trucks & live music, too. -----------
JULY 4: 'Jewel City Sparkles' July 4th Fireworks Show. Event marks "grand reopening" of downtown Glendale.
JULY 4: DEADLINE: July 4th Patriotic Home-Decorating Contest. Residents vote June 28-July 1 & winner named July 2.
JULY 3-4: July 4th Fireworks With Kool & The Gang: Hollywood Bowl. "Celebrate good times—and Independence Day!"
JULY 3: 'Dazed & Confused' & Fireworks: Forever Cemetery. Fun includes free photo booth.
JULY 4: July 4th Fireworks 2021: Universal Studios Hollywood. The show is a go — for one night only.
JULY 4: 'Dirty Dancing' & 4th Fireworks: Forever Cemetery. "After the film, sit back as a firework spectacle illuminates the Hollywood Forever Cemetery."
JULY 3: 'Night Of Destruction' & Fireworks: Irwindale Speedway. Gates open 5 p.m. ------------
JULY 5: Hometown Parade. "With Grand Marshal JPL as we 'Dare Mighty Things.'" --------------
JULY 4: July 4th Crescenta Valley Fireworks. Show is on, but with viewing restrictions.
JULY 3: Independence Day July 3rd Parade. Don your red, white & blue, & head out for great morning.
JULY 4: July 4th Fireworks Show & Concert. Tickets are limited.
JULY 4: July 4th Concert & Fireworks. Tickets on sale for "Black Crystal Wolf Kids" concert.
JULY 1: Port of LA's Cars & Stripes Forever & Fireworks. Canceled.
JULY 1-31: Grand Park's 'Portraits of Freedom' Exhibit. Featuring photography & video & nighttime projection installation of LA's civic pride & identity.
JULY 4: July 4th Fireworks 2021: Universal Studios Hollywood. The show is a go — for one night only.
JULY 4: Smorgasburg LA Returns: ROW DTLA. Massive open-air market with food, vendors & pop-ups.
JULY 4: Grand Park July 4th Block Party & Fireworks. Canceled.
JULY 4: 4th Of July Fireworks & Celebration. "With live music, entertainment, dancing & fireworks show!"
JULY 4: July 4th Fireworks. Canceled. Virtual celebration planned.
JULY 4: Rose Bowl July 4th AmericaFest & Fireworks. Back for 2021: an in-person, family-friendly extravaganza.
JULY 4: KABOOM! July 4th Fireworks 2021: Fairplex. Canceled.
JULY 4: July 4th Drive-Up Fireworks Show. "We are thrilled to once again light up the night sky with a firework extravaganza."
JULY 4: 4th Of July Fireworks Spectacular. Get advance tickets
JUNE 28-JULY 1: Fourth Of July Events & Giveaways. Don't miss the apple pies, shaved ice, beach balls & more.
JULY 2-4: July 4th Fireworks: Six Flags Magic Mountain. With fireworks & laser show set to patriotic music.
JULY 4: July 4th 'Spirit Of America' Fireworks Spectacular. With synchronized music from KHTS, Your Hometown Station, on 98.1 FM and 1220 AM.
JULY 3: Stars & Stripes Party & Bubble-Wrap Fireworks. Stay for "Movie in the Street"!
JULY 5: Firecracker 5K Fun Run. Fun & family-friendly, with walkers, strollers & even dogs welcomed, too.
JULY 5: Independence Day July 5th Parade. With classic cars, marching bands, kids on decorated bikes & more.
JULY 4: 4th Of July Fireworks Show. Space is limited & reservations required.
JULY 4: July 4th Balloon Parade. Canceled.
JULY 4: 4th Of July Parade. Canceled.
JULY 4: July 4th Fireworks 2021: Universal Studios Hollywood. The show is a go — for one night only.
JULY 3: Firecracker 4th Annual 5K Run - In-Person. Kick off 4th festivities with focus on health and wellness. JULY 4: July 4th 'Light Up The Night' Fireworks Spectacular. Enjoy the show!
JULY 2-4: July 4th Fireworks: Six Flags Magic Mountain. With fireworks & laser show set to patriotic music.
JULY 3: July 3rd Drive-Thru Fun & Car-Decorating Contest. Sign up soon if interested!
JULY 4: July 4th Fest & Fireworks. Canceled.
Patch Editorial Intern Brittany Ung contributed to this post. -----------