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Best things to do this 4th of July weekend in LA and SoCal
By Laura Hertzfeld at LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· July 2, 2026
· 5 min read
Independence Day celebrations will take place all across the L.A. area this weekend.(Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)Happy 250th, America! If you’re looking for all the fireworks and drone shows you could want, look no further than our local roundup. And read on for more fun...
Key takeaway Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)Happy 250th, America!
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? Independence Day celebrations will take place all across the L.A. area this weekend.(Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)Happy 250th, America! If you’re looking for all the fireworks and drone shows you could want, look no further than our local roundup. And read on for more fun...
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