It’s Independence Day Weekend, which means it’s time to gather with friends and family, grab a hot dog and celebrate the country’s 250th birthday on Saturday.
There will be plenty going on, so check out a few highlights below from us here at Dodgers Nation.
Have fun and stay safe out there!
Fireworks
TimeOut Los Angeles did a great job rounding up some of the best fireworks shows in the LA area, including Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, the Hollywood Bowl and — where else — Dodger Stadium.
America 250 at the Coliseum
When: Saturday, July 4, 6 p.m.
Where: LA Memorial Coliseum, 3911 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90037
Host Queen Latifah, Chaka Khan, Chris Stapleton, the Smashing Pumpkins, Maren Morris and Anthony Ramos will be ringing in America’s 250th birthday with a charity show.
Tickets are — you guessed it — $17.76, and a block party before the show includes free food, drinks, games and giveaways.
After the performances, stick around for fireworks and a drone show.
Hollywood Bowl
When: Saturday, July 4, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Hollywood Bowl, 2301 Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90068
Celebrate the holiday with the legendary Beach Boys — and special guest John Stamos — as well as the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra and conductor Thomas Wilkins.
After the music, it’s all topped off by a huge fireworks show.
And if you’re looking to get some food, the Bowl is featuring special All-American menu items like ribs; potato salad; red, white and blue cheesecake; and apple pie with cinnamon crumble.
Dodger Stadium
When: Saturday, July 4, 7:10 p.m.
Where: Dodger Stadium, 1000 Vin Scully Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90012
If you like baseball with your fireworks, check out this Saturday’s matchup between the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers.
After the game, prepare for fireworks, and the first 40,000 fans also get a special Dodgers-themed coin to commemorate the occasion.
Something Else
Anime Expo
When: July 2-5
Where: Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90015
If you’re looking to do something else besides fireworks and Independence Day, consider the Anime Expo.
Put on your best costume and celebrate Japanese pop culture.
