Fantastic 4th of July Fireworks Show! | TICKETS on Sale Now

The annual fireworks show at SPHS is regarded by many as the coup de gras of the day's festivities with pre-show activities and breathtaking displays

PHOTO: Bill Glazier | SouthPasadenan.com News | SPHS fireworks display 2019

Festival of Balloons organizers are gearing up for another spectacular fireworks show, capping a long day of fun on Fourth of July in South Pasadena.

The stadium opens at 5 p.m. at South Pasadena High for bleacher seating (listen for blast of Horn). Field seating begins at 5:30 p.m.

PHOTO: Alisa Hayashida | SouthPasadenan.com News | The fireworks display at SPHS is a highlight capping of the day’s 4th of July celebration

A variety of food trucks will be on hand selling a variety of items, including tacos, barbecue hamburgers and hotdogs, roasted corn and kettle corn and prior to the fireworks show at 9 p.m. Designated eating areas have been set aside for guests to eat. No food or drink is permitted on the field.

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Live entertainment, including a performance by the Little Silver Hearts, is scheduled during the late afternoon.

PHOTO: Bill Glazier | SouthPasadenan.com News | The fireworks display at SPHS is a highlight capping of the day’s 4th of July celebration

Due to the artificial track and field, no food is allowed on field. Water and round bottom chairs (narrow legs/feet of camping chairs will damage the turf) are allowed inside the stadium. The Festival of Balloons committee recommends families to bring blankets to sit on during the fireworks show. Alcohol and glass bottles are not allowed in the stadium.

Fireworks Show
Location: South Pasadena High School, 1401 Fremont Avenue.

Time: 9 p.m. (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.)

Details: Food vendors will be on site at the show. Pets are not allowed

  • Stadium – Alcohol and glass bottles are not allowed in the stadium.
  • Field – Only water is permitted on the field, no food. Rounded bottom chairs only on the field (narrow legs/feet of camping chairs will damage the turf).
PHOTO: Alisa Hayashida | SouthPasadenan.com News | The fireworks display at SPHS is a highlight capping of the day’s 4th of July celebration

Fireworks Tickets, Presale : $10 per person. Kids under 3 years old are free. Fireworks Tickets, Day of (July 4, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.): $10.00 per person. Kids under 3 years old are free:

  • At the Pancake Breakfast (7 a.m. to 10 a.m.)
  • At City Hall / Fair Oaks & Mission (11:00 a.m. to finish of Parade)
  • At Garfield Park (12 p.m. to 3 p.m.)

Fireworks Tickets, At the Gate (July 4, 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.): $13 per person. Kids under 3 years old are free.

PHOTO: Bill Glazier | SouthPasadenan.com News | The fireworks display at SPHS is a highlight capping of the day’s 4th of July celebration

Tickets for the Fireworks Show are available at:

  • South Pasadena Fire Station, 817 Mound Avenue
  • South Pasadena Senior Center, 1102 Oxley Street
  • Bristol Farms, 606 Fair Oaks Avenue
  • Charlie’s Coffee House, 266 Monterey Road
  • Dinosaur Farm, 1510 Mission Street
  • Mission Framing, 1501 Mission Street
  • Re-Imagine Your Home, 1518 Mission Street
  • UPS Store, 1107 Fair Oaks Avenue
  • South Pasadena-San Marino YMCA, 1605 Garfield Avenue
  • Jones Coffee Roasters, 1006 Mission Street
PHOTO: Bill Glazier | SouthPasadenan.com News | The fireworks display at SPHS is a highlight capping of the day’s 4th of July celebration