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Southern California 4th of July events: Here is where to celebrate

Here's a rundown of Friday's, July 4 celebrations in LA and much of Southern California, from Ventura County down to the Inland Empire.

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Photos: July Fourth celebrations across the country

It's been 249 years since the Declaration of Independence was passed by the Continental Congress in 1776, which the holiday commemorates.

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Fourth of July 2025: Celebrate with parades, pool parties and BBQs across Southern California

Before a night filled with captivating professional firework shows, families can enjoy daytime events on Friday, July 4.

Most popular fireworks for Fourth of Jul. 2025

The Sacramento Bee on MSN · 19h

Fireworks explode in garage before Fourth of July, killing one, CA officials say

One person died after fireworks exploded in a home’s garage, California police said. On July 3, Ventura County firefighters responded to a blazing home after fireworks exploded in the home’s garage, according to a news release by the Simi Valley Police Department.

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Where to watch Fourth of July fireworks in the Austin area? Our 2025 last-minute guide

: Inclement weather has led to the cancellation of many Fourth of July events including the City of Austin's Star Spangled Fest and fireworks display with the Austin Symphony Orchestra. Check event websites and social media accounts for the latest information.

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Here's where you can watch Fourth of July fireworks in North Texas

There's no shortage of events and fireworks shows in North Texas this July 4.

California’s largest wildfire of year explodes in size

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Madre Fire explodes in size, becoming California's largest wildfire this year

The fire rapidly spread to over 35,000 acres overnight as it burned through grasslands in a section of the Los Padres National Park. By around 9:30 p.m. PT on July 3, the fire expanded to nearly 52,

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 1d

California’s Madre Fire Explodes to Become State’s Largest This Year

A wildfire near California’s central coast grew rapidly as hot, dry weather raised the fire risk for large portions of the state during the July Fourth holiday.

The Washington Post · 1d

California's largest blaze this year explodes in size as hot weather raises wildfire risk statewide

A wildfire in a wilderness area of central California exploded in size as dry, hot weather Thursday raised the fire risk for large portions of the state ahead of the July Fourth holiday. The Madre Fire became California’s largest blaze so far this year,

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California fireworks explosion leads to widespread Fourth of July cancellations

A deadly fireworks explosion in Yolo County has disrupted Fourth of July celebrations across Northern California, prompting a ...

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Madre Fire grows to over 50,000 acres on Fourth of July: See map

California's Madre Fire sparked in the late evening of July 3 but has since grown to the largest in the state this year by ...

Several 4th of July celebrations canceled in Los Angeles over fears of ICE raids

The threat of continued ICE raids has continued, prompting officials to express concern over the welfare of revelers ...

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Northern California 4th of July forecast: Pleasant weather Friday before weekend warm-up

This year's Fourth of July will be a pleasant one for Northern California as temperatures are expected to be fairly below ...

Silverwood Lake Recreation Area closed through July 4th holiday weekend

California State Park officials have closed the Silverwood Lake Recreation Area through the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

Bacteria levels prompt some beach closures ahead of Fourth of July

A seaside escape is always a popular summer activity, particularly for Fourth of July festivities, but with potentially ...

Bay Area Fourth of July travel traditions continue: Packed traffic, long airport lines

Here’s how chaotic it may be: According to AAA, more than 8.9 million Californians are expected to travel on the road or by ...

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CHP to be ‘out in full force' 4th of July weekend as millions hit the road

As a record-number of Americans buckle their seatbelts to travel over the Fourth of July weekend, the California Highway ...

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