The 4th of July is always a special time in Pacific Palisades—and 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most festive yet. Whether you're a longtime resident or just discovering why so many people love calling the Palisades home, Independence Day in our neighborhood is filled with fun, family-friendly events that showcase our strong sense of community. As a mother-daughter real estate team who lives, works, and celebrates in Pacific Palisades, we’ll be attending every major event.
Here’s your full guide to what’s happening this 4th of July in Pacific Palisades:
🇺🇸 Start Your Day with the 5K Run - In Venice!
The festivities kick off bright and early with the Palisades 5K Run in Venice!
📍 Start Line: Windward Plaza at 1 Windward Ave in Venice
🕕 Time:
- Packet Pick Up Starts: 5:30 AM
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5K Run: 7:00 AM
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Kids’ Fun Run: 8:30 AM
🎟 Register here: runsignup.com
🎉 Don’t Miss the Iconic 4th of July Parade - In Santa Monica!
After the race, Palisadians are invited to take part in this year’s Santa Monica 4th of July Parade! The parade kicks off at 9:30 AM at Pico & Main, and you can cheer on local participants—including a special Palisadian guest announcer at the Ocean Park Library grandstand.
🎉 Learn more at santamonicaparade.com
🎆 Celebrate the Night with Music & A Drone Show!
This year’s July 4th community celebration will take place at the Paul Revere Middle School campus and field.
This special event is meant to bring together Pacific Palisades residents—along with their families and close friends—who were living in the area (including nearby streets) as of January 7, 2025. Due to space limitations and the large number of residents affected by the fire, this event is not open to the general public. If capacity allows, ticketing may later be extended to nearby communities also impacted by the fires.
The evening will feature live music, entertainment, kids' activities, and over a dozen food trucks—an opportunity to reconnect, relax, and enjoy the holiday together.
🎟️ Gates open at 5:00 PM for guests with pre-issued tickets. Please note: no tickets will be sold on-site.
🎶 Music and activities begin at 5 PM, and the drone light show by Pyro Spectaculars will light up the sky around 9 PM. If you have any questions about how to get tickets for this event please reach out via email, text or DM. You can click here for more info.
❤️ Why We Love the 4th in the Palisades
As local realtors who live in Pacific Palisades, we’re so proud to be part of a community that truly comes together. From early morning runs to evening fireworks, this holiday reminds us why so many families choose to live and invest in the Palisades. It’s not just about the homes—it’s about the people, the traditions, and the connection to something bigger.
If you’re looking to buy or sell in Pacific Palisades, or simply want to learn more about what makes this neighborhood special, don’t hesitate to reach out. And if you see us at any of the events—please say hi!