FAQ's

2026 Pacific Palisades July 4th Celebration!

What streets are closed on July 4th in Pacific Palisades?

Parade closures:

The parade route and staging areas, which include Via de la Paz, Sunset Blvd., Swarthmore Avenue, Carey Street, Toyopa Avenue, La Cruz Drive and Alma Real (as shown in the maps below) are scheduled to close to vehicle traffic at 3:15 pm (or possibly earlier). No parking is allowed on the affected streets before the parade. Streets will not reopen until after the parade route is cleared by the City, which is estimated at 5:30 pm.

Evening from 5:00 P.M. to 10:30 P.M. (Music and Drone Show):

• Bowdoin Street, west from Temescal Canyon Road to Erskine Drive.

Evening from 8:00 P.M. to 9:45 P.M. (Music and Drone Show):

• Erskine Drive between El Medio and Miami Way.

Evening from 8:55 P.M. to 9:35 P.M. (Music and Drone Show):

• Temescal Canyon Road between Pacific Coast Highway and Bowdoin Street (per security marshal, for emergency vehicle access/exit for area).

Click here for a list of street closures for the 5 and 10k run.

Where does the parade take place?

The parade takes place along public streets. Click here for a map. It starts on Via de la Paz at the corner of Bowdoin, goes up to Sunset Boulevard, follows Sunset until Carey Street, then takes Carey Street, and moves along Carey until it ends at Alma Real Drive and the entrance to the Palisades Recreation Center.

What are my parking options for the parade?

There is free neighborhood parking off the parade route on a first come, first served basis in areas NOT designated as "No Parking" or "No Stopping" by the City, as long as cars arrive and can access those areas prior to parade street closures going into effect. Please do not block any property driveways or park in private lots or restricted parking areas. Please see the map at the link, above, for the parade route. Limited paid parking may be available at the Temescal Gateway Park at 15601 Sunset Blvd., at the intersection of Sunset and Temescal Canyon Road.

What are my seating options for the parade? Can I buy parade grandstand seats?

THERE WILL BE NO GRANDSTANDS OR SEATING AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE FOR THE PARADE IN 2026..Feel free to bring your own folding chair to place along the parade route. Please be courteous of resident signage and do not block private property driveways.

What do I need to know about the area where the parade and evening events will take place?

Due to ongoing construction and existing street and sidewalk damage in the area around and along the parade route (and adjacent areas) over which the event organizers have no control, please be careful as you set up chairs and navigate and walk around the parade route streets and adjoining areas.

Where is the drone show being held?

For additional information regarding the evening events including music and drone show click here.

QUESTIONS?

For additional information and details and/or to contact the organizers via email click here.

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