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FWIW, the last two times I have been to the July 4th (I go on the second, traditionally) concert, it has been sponsored by Target, and cushions, free to take with you, have been provided. I have literally a STACK of target cushions from the past. No promise of the future, however, there appears to be a pattern. Also, you can rent huge cushions at the bowl, but plan on renting it out early as there is a line and they do sell out.

If you plan on seeing at least 5 show offered this season, I STRONGLY recommend, no, URGE, you to do the "build your own subscription" service on the hollywood bowl's website. There are a few reasons. First, individual tickets don't go on sale till May. Build your own subscription can be done NOW, meaning increased chance of getting seats in your intended price/section. Second, ticketbastard will charge you through the nose per ticket when ordered individually. The service charge for a built subscription is $10 TOTAL, flat, that's it. I built a sample season this morning (as I can't buy till next week), getting PAIRS of tickets, lined up 8 shows, and the total with service charge was $78.

And if you're going to do it, get on it. Once individual seats go on sale, forget it, the good stuff, especially July 2, 3, & 4, will sell out. Cheapies like me can go all season in sections x and w by planning ahead.

...incidentally, if you're going for the cheapest seats, pay attention - once in a while, like the July 4th spectacular, sections w and x will be the same price.