Planning to visit Los Angeles during the summer? Think of visiting the city during the month of July. Though this month is quite sunny and warm here, but you’ll simply enjoy visiting during this time. The month of July is a special month for the whole of the United States. The entire country is busy celebrating the Independence Day, which falls on the 4th of July, every year. It’s a gala time in Los Angeles and the day is celebrated with great fanfare and festivity.

What it would be like when visiting in July? This question is uppermost in the minds of tourists visiting Los Angeles during this month. Before knowing all about the Independence Day celebrations, it would be helpful for you to get an insight about your July travel and how to prepare well for your summer sojourn here.

When traveling during the month do remember to pack in a light jacket. This will be needed during the evening while strolling on the beaches. Lightweight pants, short-sleeved shirts and shorts will be comfortable clothes to wear during this time. The city offers plenty of entertainment and fun activities during the evening. Whether you want to attend a concert, go to theater to see a play or simply go outdoors to watch a movie – the summertime can be best enjoyed in the city. July is also the perfect month to visit some of the best beaches here.
   
July 4th is absolutely a fantastic time to be in Los Angeles. Dazzling fireworks displays can be seen all around the city. The Grand Park is illuminated with projections and pyrotechnics. Visitors throng the park to attend the 4th of July Block Party. Entertain yourself with yummy delicacies dished out by many food trucks here. A series of musical performances will keep you enthralled.

The Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena is yet another place in Los Angeles to witness one of the biggest displays of fireworks in Southern California. Apart from food and other entertainment offerings, the visitors are also entertained with live TNT motorcycle stunts.
 
The Exposition Park has been organizing the Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza for more than 11 years now. The festivities start during noontime at Christmas Tree Lane. The fireworks show starts at 9 pm. It goes on for a full one hour and is quite entertaining.

The Hollywood Bowl is also renowned for its great American extravaganza that takes place on 4th of July every year. The Los Angeles Philharmonic offers fabulous rendition of patriotic music the entire night. Spectacular fireworks display is the major highlight of the day.

The long weekend of July 4-7 also brings glad tidings for people. Los Angeles becomes a shopping destination of sort with the largest outlet Ontario Mills holding 4th of July Super Sale Weekend. Several retail chains such as Gap Outlet, Kenneth Cole Company Store, G by Guess, DKNY Company Store, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, Tommy Hilfiger Company Store and Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store take part in the discounted sales. The shoppers have a gala time with many prizes waiting to be won.