Independence Day Celebrations Around the Southland

For more information about these and other professional fireworks programs:

* Los Angeles County: www.lafd.org/july4.htmor

(888) 654-FIRE.

* Orange County: (714) 573-6225 or www.ocfa.org/allriskcomsafety/fireworks.pdf

* Ventura County:

www.fire.countyofventura.org/publicinformation/news

releases/July4thFireworks

Safety2005.htm

* Riverside County:

www.rvcfire.org

All events are Monday unless noted otherwise.

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LOS ANGELES COUNTY

Baldwin Park Fireworks at 9 p.m. Sierra Vista High School, 3600 N. Frazier St. (626) 960-7741.

Bellflower Fireworks at 9 p.m. Thompson Park, 14001 Bellflower Blvd. Today. (562) 925-6601.

Burbank A holiday concert with the Tex Beneke Orchestra, the Modernaires, the Chordettes and the Coasters will be followed by a fireworks display. Gates open 6 p.m.; music 6:30 to 9 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m. Starlight Bowl, 1249 Lockheed View Drive. $7-$120. (818) 525-3721.

Calabasas Fireworks at 9 p.m. Calabasas High School, 22855 Mulholland Highway. (818) 222-7177.

Castaic Fireworks at 9 p.m. Castaic Lake Recreation Area, 32132 Castaic Lake Drive. (805) 257-4050.

Catalina Island Fireworks will be shot off a barge in Isthmus Cove in Avalon. 9 p.m. Today. (310) 510-1520.

Claremont Fireworks at 9 p.m. on the hammer throw field, Pomona College, 340 N. College Ave. (909) 621-8000.

Cudahy Fireworks at 9 p.m. Cudahy Park, 5220 Santa Ana St. Today. (323) 773-5143.

Dodger Stadium Fireworks display at the end of the game with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Game is 7:10 p.m. 1000 Elysian Park Ave., L.A. Today. Tickets start at $6. (323) 224-1459.

Gardena Fireworks at 9 p.m. on the baseball diamond. Rowley Park, 13220 S. Van Ness Ave. (310) 515-9456.

Glendora Fireworks at 9 p.m. Citrus College, 1000 W. Foothill Blvd. (626) 914-8549.

Hollywood Bowl The fireworks spectacular this year celebrates the 50th anniversary of Disneyland. John Mauceri conducts the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. 2301 N. Highland Ave. Today and Mon., 7:30 p.m. $7-$140. (323) 850-2000.

Huntington Park Entertainment begins 6 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m. Huntington Park High School, 6020 Miles Ave. (323) 584-6218.

Inglewood Fireworks at 9 p.m. Ed Vincent Park, Centinela and Florence avenues. (310) 412-5210.

La Crescenta Fireworks at 9 p.m. in the activities field, Crescenta Valley High School, 4400 Ramsdell Ave.

La Habra Family-style entertainment begins 5 p.m.; fireworks at 9:15 p.m. La Habra High School, 801 Highlander Ave. $1-$3. (562) 905-9708.

Lakeview Terrace A three-day multiethnic festival culminates with fireworks at 9 p.m. Hansen Dam Sports Center, Foothill Boulevard at Osborne Street. (818) 987-9001 or www.hansen4th.com.

La Mirada Fireworks at 9 p.m. La Mirada High School, 13520 Adelfa Drive. Today. (562) 943-0231.

Lancaster Fireworks following the JetHawk game at about 9:30 p.m. at the Clear Channel Stadium, 45116 Valley Central Way. (661) 726-5400.

Lancaster Festivities begin 6 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m. Antelope Valley Fairgrounds, Avenue H at the 14 Freeway. (661) 723-6077.

Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum An all-day fair and jazz concert in Leimert Park, 43rd Street at Degnan Boulevard, will conclude with fireworks from the Coliseum. 3911 S. Figueroa St. (213) 473-7008.

Malibu Fireworks at 9 p.m. from a barge offshore of 80 Malibu Colony Road. (310) 456-2489.

Marina del Rey Fireworks at 9 p.m. on the harbor, 12483 Fiji Way. (310) 305-9545.

Palmdale Fireworks at 9 p.m. on the football field at Palmdale High School, 2137 East Ave. R. (661) 267-5611.

Pasadena The Pasadena Pops Orchestra will perform 6:45 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m. Rose Bowl, 1001 Rose Bowl Drive. $10, 4 and younger, free. (626) 792-7677.

Pomona Fairplex The 19th annual “Kaboom!” July Fourth celebration with monster trucks, motorcycle daredevils and fireworks. Gates open 5 p.m. Show begins 8 p.m. 1101 W. McKinley Ave. 8 p.m. $12-$19.50, 2 and younger, free. (909) 865-4047.

Redondo Beach All-day festivities, including live music and other attractions, will conclude with a fireworks display at 9 p.m. off a barge in King Harbor. Redondo Beach Pier, 100 W. Torrance Blvd. Free. (310) 318-0631, Ext. 2.

Rosemead Fireworks at 9 p.m. Rosemead Park, 4343 Encinita Ave. (626) 569-2256.

Santa Fe Springs All-day festivities will conclude with a fireworks display at 9 p.m. Los Nietos Park, 11143 Charlesworth Road. Free. (562) 948-1986.

South El Monte Fireworks at 9 p.m. South El Monte High School, 1001 Durfee Ave. Today. (626) 442-0218.

Six Flags Magic Mountain Park is open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. 26101 Magic Mountain Parkway, Valencia. $29.99-$47.99. (661) 255-4100.

South Gate Fireworks at 9 p.m. on the field next to the golf course, South Gate Farmers Market, 4900 Southern Ave., South Gate Park, between Tweedy Boulevard and Walnut Avenue. (310) 635-7938.

Studio City Studio City’s annual festival will feature the Cody Bryant Show, a musical tribute to Bruce Springsteen and others, followed by a fireworks show. Gates open 4:30 p.m.; music begins 5 p.m. CBS Studio Center, 4024 Radford Ave. $8-$15, 4 and younger, free. $75 VIP tickets. (818) 655-5916.

Torrance Fireworks at 9 p.m. from a barge off of Torrance Beach, Torrance Beach Paseo de la Playa. (310) 372-2166.

Valencia Fireworks, from 9:15 to 9:45 p.m., can be viewed from the parking lot of the Valencia Town Center, 24201 W. Valencia Blvd. Free. (661) 286-4018.

Woodland Hills A concert by Captain Cardiac and the Coronaries, and Don Sweeney and the SRO Orchestra will be followed by a fireworks display. Music at 6 p.m. Warner Park, 5900 Topanga Canyon Blvd. (818) 704-1358.

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ORANGE COUNTY

Aliso Viejo Community festival with live music, food, games and fireworks. Gates open 5 p.m. Grand Park, 26600 Horizon. (949) 362-5890.

Anaheim Canyon Hills community’s all-day celebration with food, games and entertainment. Fireworks at 9 p.m. Peralta Canyon Park, 115 N. Pinney Drive. (714) 974-0859.

Anaheim Fireworks after the game between the Angels and Minnesota. Game begins 6:05 p.m. Angel Stadium, 2000 E. Gene Autry Way. Tickets start at $9. (714) 634-2000.

Dana Point Fireworks shot off a barge will be visible from the Lantern Bay Park. Music at 6:30 p.m.; fireworks at 9. 25111 Dana Point Harbor Drive. (949) 248-3530.

Dana Point The Ocean Institute will offer a sunset cruise to view fireworks. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive. 7 p.m. $27-$35, 3 and younger, free. (949) 496-2274.

Disneyland The park will have a patriotic finale to its nightly show commemorating its 50th anniversary. 1313 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim. 9:25 p.m. (714) 781-4565.

Fullerton The 16th annual community fireworks show at Fullerton High School Stadium. Also music, games and food. Gates open 5 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m. 201 E. Chapman Ave. (714) 738-6545.

Huntington Beach All-day community celebrations culminate in a fireworks display at 9 p.m. Huntington Beach Pier Plaza, Pacific Coast Highway and Main Street. (714) 536-5281.

Irvine Annual Concert on the Green and Fireworks Festival. Gates open 3 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m. Irvine High School, 4321 Walnut Ave. $7-$12. (949) 724-0488.

Knott’s Berry Farm Park is open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park. $14.95-$35, 2 and younger, free. (714) 220-5200.

Laguna Beach Fireworks will be shot from Monument Point at Heisler Park on Cliff Drive, with best viewing from Main Beach. Begins after dusk. Free. (800) 877-1115.

Laguna Hills Live music, food, games, rides and other attractions. Gates open 4 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m. Laguna Hills Community Center and Sports Complex, 25555 Alicia Parkway. Free. (949) 707-2680.

Laguna Niguel All-day festivities will conclude with fireworks at 9 p.m., visible from the Laguna Niguel Regional Park, 28241 La Paz Road. (949) 425-5100.

Los Alamitos Gates open 4 p.m.; no motor homes or alcohol allowed. Family entertainment begins 6 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m. Valid ID will be required for adults. Joint Forces Training Base, 11200 Lexington Drive at Katella Avenue. Free. (714) 229-6780 or (562) 430-1073.

Mission Viejo A street fair with crafts, rides, food and entertainment starts at noon on Olympiad Road between Marguerite Parkway and Melinda Road. Fireworks at 9 p.m. Free. (949) 830-7066.

Newport Beach All-day festivities include rides, crafts, games, contests and music. Gates open 7 a.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m. Newport Dunes Resort, 1131 Back Bay Drive. $25 per car. (949) 729-3863 or www.newportdunes.com.

Orange The 10th annual July Third celebration features games, a petting zoo, rides and fireworks. 4 to 9 p.m. Fred Kelly Stadium at El Modena High School, 3920 Spring St. Today. (714) 744-7278 or www.cityoforange.org.

Placentia Food, games and family-style entertainment begins at 6 p.m.; fireworks at 9. Bradford Stadium, 500 N. Bradford Ave. $2-$6, 2 and younger, free. (714) 993-8204 or (714) 993-8232.

San Clemente Fireworks begin at dusk at the end of the San Clemente Pier, 600 block of Avenida Victoria. Free. (714) 361-8260.

San Juan Capistrano Train and pony rides, live music and other attractions, 4 to 9 p.m.; fireworks begin 9 p.m. San Juan Capistrano Sports Park, 25925 Camino del Avion. Free. (949) 493-5911.

Tustin Live music; picnics welcome. Gates open 6 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m. Tustin High School Northrup Field, 1171 El Camino Real. Today. Free. (714) 573-3326.

Verizon Wireless Amphitheater Orange County’s Pacific Symphony Orchestra kicks off its summer season led by Richard Kaufman. The Kingston Trio sings hits and a tribute to John Wayne. “Wheel of Fortune’s” Pat Sajak narrates the poem “Casey at the Bat.” The evening concludes with fireworks. 8808 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine. 8 p.m. $18-$101. (714) 755-5799 or www.pacificsymphony.org.

Westminster Gates open 5 p.m.; entertainment begins 5:30 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m. Westminster High School Stadium, 14325 Golden West St. Free. (714) 895-2860.

Yorba Linda Gates open 4 p.m.; food, games and other attractions; fireworks at 9 p.m. Valley View Sports Park, 4756 Valley View Ave. Free. (714) 961-7160.

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RIVERSIDE COUNTY

Indio Fireworks at 9 p.m., sponsored by the fairgrounds. Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival, 46-350 Arabia St. at Highway 111. (800) 811-FAIR.

Lake Elsinore Fireworks follow the 7 p.m. Lake Elsinore Storm baseball game. Diamond Stadium, 500 Diamond Drive. (951) 245-HITS.

Moreno Valley All-day festivities; Tommy James and the Shondells headline a musical lineup that begins at noon. Fireworks at 9 p.m. Morrison Park, Dracaea Avenue and Morrison Street. (951) 413-3281.

Palm Desert Fireworks at 9 p.m., sponsored by the city, at the Palm Desert Civic Center Park. (760) 346-0611.

Temecula All-day festivities; fireworks at 9 p.m. Rancho California Sports Park, 30875 Rancho Vista Road. (951) 694-6480.

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SANTA BARBARA

Santa Barbara Fireworks from a barge offshore Santa Barbara Harbor at about 9 p.m. Free. (805) 965-3023, Ext. 10.

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SAN BERNARDINO

Chino A free day of family fun, including rides, games, entertainment, classic cars and fireworks, will run from 3 to 9 p.m. Chino High School, 5472 Park Place. (909) 628-1571.

Ontario The Star-Spangled Fourth of July Celebration includes family festivities, rides and games in the afternoon at Westwind Park and then a fireworks display choreographed to music. Festivities begin 5 p.m. 2425 Riverside Drive. (909) 390-3346.

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SAN DIEGO COUNTY

Legoland Fireworks begin 8:30 p.m. The park will have extended hours July 4. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. 1 Legoland Drive, Carlsbad. (760) 918-5346.

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VENTURA COUNTY

Camarillo Gates open 3 p.m. Food, raffles, jolly jumpers and entertainment, 4 to 8 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m. Camarillo Airport, 455 Aviation Drive. (805) 484-8388, Ext. 395.

Moorpark Fireworks at 9 p.m. Arroyo Vista Community Park, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road. Today. (805) 517-6300.

Fillmore Fireworks at dusk, Fillmore High School, 555 Central Ave. (805) 524-1500.

Ojai Fireworks at 9 p.m. Nordhoff High School, 1401 Maricopa Highway. (805) 646-4295.

Oxnard All-day festivities include a parade, entertainment, arts, crafts, rides, games and food, culminate with fireworks over the harbor at 9 p.m. Channel Islands Harbor Oxnard, Victoria Avenue and Channel Islands Boulevard. (805) 985-4852.

Santa Paula Fireworks at dusk. Harding Park, Harvard Boulevard. (805) 933-4226.

Simi Valley Festivities begin 3 p.m. with games, rides and entertainment. Fireworks at 9 p.m. Simi Valley High School, 5400 Cochran St. $6-$9, 3 and younger, free. (805) 584-4400.

Thousand Oaks Daylong celebrations conclude with fireworks at 9 p.m., with best viewing from the Oaks Mall and Janss Marketplace parking lots. Free. The Oaks Mall, 222 W. Hillcrest Drive. (805) 381-2747.

Ventura Fireworks at dusk. Ventura College, 4667 Telegraph Road. (805) 654-6400.

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