Oh hey L.A., great to see you! In honor of the USA’s b-day it’s time to celebrate togetherness. Today is all about the sounds of America with an L.A. flavor, from Jazz to Classical and Funk to the Blues. Let’s play, splash, munch, dance and cap it all off with fireworks under the DTLA skyline.
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Safety for everyone is número uno. Event entrance protocol includes mandatory bag checks, pat downs and metal detector wands for all patrons. To ensure lines move as quickly as possible, please plan ahead and read all event info below to know what is allowed and what is prohibited. Early arrival is recommended. Your patience is appreciated.
Getting Through Bag Check
All bags will be checked upon entry to event space. Please do not bring the following items to this event:
Alcohol
Bags and Backpacks Measuring Larger Than Standard Backpack Size (16.75 inches x 13 inches x 8.5 inches)
Chairs
Coolers
Confetti Cannons
Drones (including Drone Operation)
Explosives
Firearms
Firecrackers
Flag Poles
Generators
Glass
Identity-Covering Costumes
Narcotics
Sealed or Open Beverage Bottles with Liquid Including Water (Fountains and Water for Purchase Will Be Available)
Projection Devices
Printed Signage Measuring Larger than 8.5 inches x 11 inches
Props
Selfie Sticks
Smartboards
Sparklers
Sticks
Tents
Unleashed Animals
Weapons
A Note for Beautiful Los Angeles
This is a space for unity – where Angelenos and visitors from all around the world can celebrate together. Any bullying, discrimination, or hateful acts are not allowed in this space. If you are an attendee, and you see something, say something.
Picnics and outside food are welcome in backpacks or totes. Coolers are not permitted in the event space.
The size of bags and backpacks/totes must be standard backpack size or smaller (16.75 inches x 13 inches x 8.5 inches).
No outside beverages including juice and soda (sealed juice boxes are the only exception). Only empty, non glass water bottles are allowed. Park water fountains and water for purchase booths will be available in the event space. Food vendor booths will be available throughout event space.
Have a Ball But Please No Alcohol
This will be an alcohol-free, family-friendly event; no beer garden or point of purchase. No alcohol is permitted in the event space.
Food for Sale
Food vendors will be onsite. (More updates to follow.)
Event Schedule
Doors open at 2 p.m. At 9 p.m. the fireworks show will create stunning backdrop above the Civic Center skyline. The event ends at 9:30 p.m.
Experience music and artists that call L.A. home, at the two music stages:
Frontyard Stage
Performance Lawn near Hill Street
2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Miles Tackett Breakestra’s own maestro delivers an array of Funk, Soul and Jazz.
4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Monalisa Hip-Hop, Soul and anything else with a groove.
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
C-Minus West Coast mainstay with a unique approach to fusing Hip-Hop and Rock.
8:00 to 9:30 p.m.
DJ Jedi Legendary Hip-Hop selector takes you up to Fireworks time.
located at South Figueroa Street and 7th Street. Enter on 7th Street. PARK & PLAY for $5 at FIGat7th with retail store or eatery validation. The structure is open 24 hours and parking validation is valid for up to 12 hours.
This address is for navigation only and is not an official event or affiliate address.
Go Metro
Take the Metro Red/Purple Line to the Civic Center/Grand Park Station. Please use the 1st Street exit. The Temple Street exit is only open for ADA/elevator access.
Or take the Gold Line to Union Station or the Little Tokyo/Arts District Station, then 7-12 minute walk towards The Music Center.
