FoodieLand is a three-day outdoor multicultural food festival for foodies! Featuring over 200+ vendors in attendance. The 4th of July is just weeks away, and Pasadena is boosting its police and firefighter presence to keep fireworks out of the city due to fire and air quality concerns. The Rose Bowl in Pasadena is dropping the traditional fireworks show this year and switching to drones for the first time in the history of its popular 4th of July event. This years Rose Bowl Fourth of July Celebration is expected to be a little different, with drones replacing traditional fireworks. The Rose Bowl Stadium is excited to announce that it will transition to a virtual event on the afternoon of Saturday, July 4th so Pasadena locals and national fans alike can tune in to the 94th Virtual AmericaFest Celebration on Rose Bowl LIVE, located on the stadium’s social media platforms. FoodieLand is a renowned outdoor festival featuring food, shopping, games, and live entertainment, and celebrating food, community, culture, and diversity this July 4th weekend! AmericaFest™, presented by Honda, is a Rose Bowl Stadium tradition celebrating its 91th year as the longest running 4th of July show in California. The Rialto-California based company Pyro Spectaculars by Souza will once again produce the Southland’s largest fireworks show at the Rose Bowl. The Rose Bowl held its annual AmericaFest Celebration on Monday, July 4, 2022. The year’s event featured a live performance from Drake Milligan, TNT Freestyle Motocross and a firework show The Rose Bowl in Pasadena is dropping its traditional fireworks show this year and switching to drones for the first time in the history of the popular Independence Day celebration. Friday night In celebration of the Rose Bowl Stadium’s centennial, “America’s Stadium” is going bigger than ever by celebrating all week long. The festivities will kick off on July 4 th with the 96 th Annual AmericaFest Celebration and will culminate on July 9 th with Palomino Festival, highlighting some of the best country music has to offer It's Independence Day at FoodieLand, the ultimate multicultural food festival, hitting the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, CA, on Friday, July 4, 2025! This vibrant, family-friendly event brings together over 200 vendors showcasing a global array of cuisines—from sizzling street food and soulful dishes to artisanal desserts and refreshing drinks. Expect kosher, halal, vegan, and gluten-free One of the most iconic spots to watch them is the Rose Bowl, but this year, we won’t have explosions in the air. Although no official reason has been given, Pasadena has made the decision to feature a drone show for the Fourth of July, which promises to be truly spectacular. Today the Rose Bowl Stadium announced that cross-town rivals, the LA Galaxy and LAFC, will return with a world-class soccer match on July 4, 2024. The match will feature the longest-running Find the latest events and activities happening at the historic Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. Irvine is hosting its first Fourth of July celebration with a community parade, live entertainment, and nighttime drone and fireworks shows. Fireworks begin at 9:45 p.m. The Rose Bowl will forgo its annual Fourth of July fireworks display this year, opting instead for a high-tech drone show to celebrate the holiday. By News Desk The City of Pasadena confirmed the change, though no specific reason for the decision has been provided. Live 4th of July 92nd celebration at the Rose Bowl Stadium! LOS ANGELES - The Rose Bowl is nixing its popular fireworks show for the 4th of July and replacing it with a drone show. Pasadena has hosted the annual July 4 celebration at the Rose The LA Galaxy today announced details for the Fourth of July matchup at the Rose Bowl Stadium against the Los Angeles Football Club at 7:30 p.m. on July 4. The Rose Bowl will replace its traditional Fourth of July fireworks display with a drone show this year, marking the first time in decades the iconic venue won’t light up the sky with pyrotechnics.
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