Americans will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on Saturday.
If you’re looking for a way to join the festivities in Inglewood and South LA, we’ve got you covered.
Inglewood events
Music fest: Inglewood is hosting its 4th Annual Music Festival on Saturday at Darby Park (3400 W. Arbor Vitae St.) from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Doors open at 10 a.m. and KJLH radio personality Adai Lamar will host the show. Performers include Cameo and Klymaxx featuring Cheryl Cooley. Tickets are free.
Pool party: DJ Starboy is hosting his annual pool party on Saturday at 9321 South Van Ness Ave. in Inglewood from 4 p.m. to midnight. There’ll be food and drinks for sale, games and activities, and multiple DJs bringing the Afrobeats, dancehall and hip-hop vibes. Tickets are $17.85 each. The event is for those age 21 and older.
South LA events
Benefit show: America 250 will host a July 4 Benefit Show at the LA Memorial Coliseum on Saturday. Gates open at 3 p.m. and the show starts at 6 p.m. Queen Latifah is hosting and performers include Chris Stapleton and Smashing Pumpkins. Legendary singer Chaka Khan will also be a special guest at the show. Tickets are $17.76 and 5,000 complimentary tickets will be donated for first responders, veterans and service members, organizers say.
Fan zone: LA County is hosting free World Cup watch parties on Saturday and Sunday at Earvin “Magic” Johnson Park (12552 Avalon Blvd.) in South LA, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The fan event will feature live music, food trucks, a community marketplace, resources and family fun.
