Councilmember Bob Blumenfield's July 4th Extravaganza 2025

With one of the most spectacular fireworks displays in Southern California, Councilmember Bob Blumenfield’s July 4th Extravaganza celebrates our nation's birthday with a free concert and a dazzling 20-minute fireworks display, accommodating up to 40,000 people in the park. Thousands more tune in to view and listen from neighboring residences and community areas. There are over 15 local food trucks on hand along with arts and crafts vendors and local businesses promoting and selling their goods. The event takes place on July 4th of each year from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Come early!

Parking
Parking around the park is free when available. However, parking for this July 4th event in the structures located on Califa Street is $25.00 (cash only). All parking fees are considered donations to Valley Cultural Foundation.

Safety Guidelines

In continuing efforts to keep you and your family safe, and at the request of the Los Angeles Police Department, Valley Cultural Foundation, along with the Department of Recreation and Parks, the Los Angeles Fire Department and Councilmember Bob Blumenfield – are implementing additional safety and security measures at this year’s event. One significant change will be securing the park area itself. This year, there will be five designated points of entry.

Concert Rules

For your comfort:

1. You may bring blankets, low chairs (under 3′ height), tarps and pillows.
2. Canopies, umbrellas or EZ-ups are permitted UNTIL the concert starts. Once the announcements begin, you must take these items down.
3. You may NOT use stakes to keep your blankets in place as they are a safety hazard.
4. There are to be no grills or open flames of any kind in the park.
5. Food and non-alcoholic beverages are permitted and we encourage you to visit our food court on the south end of the park for more options.
6. Please keep animals tethered and respect your neighbors by being mindful of your space and the view of others
7. All walking aisles must be kept clear at all times. No exceptions.

Featuring Strange Days - Tribute to the Doors

Strange Days ins a worldwide touring Doors concert experience. Formed and based in Los Angeles, California, Strange Days captures the magic and the mystery of The Doors in their prime. 

By combining vintage instruments with the latest technology, Strange Days offers both an authentic on-stage look and an unmistakable studio album sound. The result is truly a one-of-a-kind show that had thrilled audiences around the world. 

Strange Days has had the honor of having Doors guitarist Robby Krieger join them onstage numerus times. Rarely, if ever, Do tribute artists get to play with the actual legends to which they pay homages. 

Come see why audiences everywhere are saying, "The Lizard King Lives!"