Fourth of July Block Party at Grand Park

Grand Park is perfectly positioned for a bit of general civic pride — it’s right at the foot of City Hall. KCRW-FM’s Anthony Valadez will play tunes throughout the day for a Fourth of July Block Party, which will include a full slate of guest artists and poetry slams topped with a set by the buzzy and witty alt-Latin act La Santa Cecilia. 200 North Grand Ave., L.A. All day Thursday with performances starting at 2 p.m. Free. https://grandparkla.org.