Fireworks (File Photo – Lois P. Jones).
With electrifying parades, dazzling fireworks displays, and loads of delicious food, this Fourth of July weekend has something for everyone.
By Katlyn Ong
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Friday, July 4, 2025
San Gabriel 4th of July Parade (Photo – sangabrielcity.com)
- 7:00 am – 9:30 pm: San Marino 4th of July Independence Day Parade-Palooza
The 4th of July parade will be held at 4:45 pm before the fireworks at 9:00 pm (@ Lacy Park, San Marino). - 7:00 am: South Pasadena 4th of July Festival of Balloons
Following the parade, attendees are invited to Garfield Park’s “Party in the Park” celebration, where there will be music, food, and plenty of family-friendly fun (See event’s description for location). - 7:30 am – 12:00 pm: Sierra Madre Independence Day Celebration
Two days of celebration will culminate in Sierra Madre’s Independence Day Parade at 10:00 am (See event’s description for location). - 10:00 am: Altadena Pepper Drive Parade
Pepper Drive is gearing up once again for one of its most cherished traditions, the Annual Pepper Drive Parade, where a short two-block stroll turns into a jubilant celebration of community, creativity, and red-white-and-blue flair (@ Pepper Drive, Altadena). - 10:00 am – 11:00 am: Sierra Madre Senior Hawaiian & Polynesian Dance Class
Join instructor Barbara Dempsey as she leads you in the art of Hula (@ Memorial Park, Sierra Madre). - 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Pasadena Senior Center Fourth of July Celebration
Enjoy a sumptuous lunch prepared by Neighborhood Survants and live music by JJ Jukebox, a local band performing music from the 60’s and 70’s (@ Pasadena Senior Center, Pasadena). - 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm: FoodieLand in Pasadena
FoodieLand is a foodie-inspired three-day event at Rose Bowl Stadium where family and friends gather together for food and drink, shopping, and entertainment (@ Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena). - 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Alhambra Fourth of July Celebration
Enjoy an evening of fun, food, games, and live entertainment, with a spectacular fireworks show at 9:00 pm (@ Almansor Park, Alhambra). - 4:00 pm: Crescenta Valley Fireworks
The 18th annual in-person show will have choreographed music and will be best seen from the field, but the higher fireworks will be visible to residents across the Crescenta Valley (@ La Crescenta Elementary Field, La Crescenta-Montrose). - 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Free Admission at the Norton Simon
Enjoy free admission for all visitors on the first Friday of the month (@ Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena). - 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Monrovia Friday Night Street Fair
Enjoy the charm of Old Town Monrovia (@ Myrtle Avenue, Monrovia). - 6:00 pm: Sierra Madre Family Movie Fridays
Spend an evening under the stars enjoying a showing of The Wild Robot (@ Memorial Park, Sierra Madre). - 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: DBSA San Gabriel Valley Support Alliance
San Gabriel Valley Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (@ DBSA San Gabriel Valley, Pasadena). - 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm: Monrovia 4th of July Concert and Fireworks Show
Enjoy live music, entertainment, dancing, and a fireworks show at 9:00 pm (@ Library Park, Monrovia).
Saturday, July 5, 2025
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Altadena Summer Concerts (File Photo – July 2018)
9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Monterey Park Community Preparedness Clinic
The event will provide essential information on building emergency kits, creating family emergency plans, and understanding various types of disasters (@ Garvey Ranch Park, Monterey Park). - 1:00 pm – 10:00 pm: FoodieLand in Pasadena
FoodieLand is a foodie-inspired three-day event at Rose Bowl Stadium where family and friends gather together for food and drink, shopping, and entertainment (@ Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena). - 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Kintsugi Workshop at Altadena Library
Learn the ancient technique of Kintsugi as a metaphor for healing and strength, celebrating the idea that our scars can make us more beautiful (@ Altadena Main Library, Altadena). - 7:00 pm: Altadena Free Summer Concerts
Kick off Altadena’s summer concert series with Kenny Metcalf as Elton John (@ Loma Alta Park, Altadena).
Sunday, July 6, 2025
KIRA & THE MAJOR 3 (Photo – kiraandthemajor3.com).
- 8:00 am – 3:00 pm: Pasadena City College Flea Market
The Pasadena City College Flea Market is known primarily for selling antiques and collectibles, with the products varying from high-end antiques to rummage sale-type items (@ Pasadena City College, Pasadena). - 8:30 am – 1:00 pm: Alhambra Certified Farmers Market
Find a wide assortment of affordably priced fruits, vegetables, honey, herbs, bread, and more (@ 2nd St. between Main and Commonwealth, Alhambra). - 1:00 pm – 10:00 pm: FoodieLand in Pasadena
FoodieLand is a foodie-inspired three-day event at Rose Bowl Stadium where family and friends gather together for food and drink, shopping, and entertainment (@ Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena). - 2:30 pm: Mission Playhouse Silent Sundays Series
To kick off the series, enjoy a showing of Robin Hood starring Douglas Fairbanks, accompanied by organist Russ Peck (@ San Gabriel Mission Playhouse, San Gabriel). - 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Pasadena Jazz in the Park
Pasadena’s Jazz in the Park series continues with Kira & the Major 3 performing American & World Standards (@ Playhouse Village Park, Pasadena). - 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm: Monrovia’s Summer Concerts in the Park
OC Groove will excite with funk music (@ Library Park, Monrovia).
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