Celebrate freedom with a riot of fireworks at the July 4th Fireworks Spectacular at the Hollywood Bowl. Hosted by comedians Steve Martin and Martin Short, the event is sure to be not only visually stunning, but also a hilarious evening. Live music will be performed by Thomas Wilkins and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Tickets start at $32 and are selling quickly!
Start your day-long Fourth of July celebration off with a parade and Santa Monica! Going on its 16th year, it's a popular event that's free/open to the public, and worth checking out! It will feature bands, dancers, horses, kids, and cars. The parade's route will start at Santa Monica Civic Auditorium and continue south for a mile down Main Street.
The Tequila & Taco Music Festival at the Ventura is bringing delicious drinks and food back! It features delicious gourmet tacos, high-quality tequilas, craft beers, margaritas, and art. Guests can also enjoy live music at the festival too.
Hard Summer is a massive EDM festival, where all of electronic music's various subgenres gather for a roaring music festival whose notoriety has spread worldwide. Full of spectacular music, visuals, and pyrotechnics, it's a raging festival you don't want to miss out on. This year's full lineup will be available online soon. General admission is $199, General Admission+ is $349, and VIP admission is $399. Tickets are available online.
Whether you've always dreamed of racing a dragon boat, or you're simply looking for an entertaining event to attend, the annual Long Beach Dragon Boat Festival will not disappoint. Dragon boat racing is a sport that has roots in ancient Chinese culture, and this festival is a celebration of Chinese traditions, including traditional art demonstrations, Chinese acrobats, and traditional dance and martial arts performances. Sign up with a team of friends to race a boat, become a vendor, or attend the two-day event to see who wins. Find out more about racing boats and what to expect from vendors on the event site.
From salsa to cumbia to EDM, the Festival Colombiano is a one-day celebration of music, dancing, and Colombian cuisine unlike anything else in the Los Angeles area. Celebrate Colombian culture, and click here for more information.
