Pasadena’s new approach to light up the sky was one of scores of Independence Day celebrations across L.A. County ...

While the stadium has hosted drone shows before, the Rose Bowl’s Fourth of July drone show will be a first in the stadium’s ...

Rose Bowl Fourth of July Celebration is expected to be a little different, with drones replacing traditional fireworks.

Colin Beck of Pyro Spectaculars prepares drones for testing for its Fourth of July drone show at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

While the stadium has hosted drone shows before, the Rose Bowl’s Fourth of July drone show will be a first in the stadium’s history, a change spurred by environmental concerns.

Marking the end of a longtime tradition, the Fourth of July celebration at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena will not feature a fireworks show this year. Instead, there will be a drone show.

Pasadena’s Rose Bowl is the latest July 4th show to switch to drones. Some say it’s the future Subscribers are entitled to 10 gift sharing articles each month.