FIREWORKS

LOS ANGELES COUNTY

Artesia Artesia Park, Elaine Avenue and South Street, Artesia. (562) 860-3361.

Baldwin Park Festivities begin at 5 p.m. Sierra Vista High School, 3600 Frazier St., Baldwin Park. (626) 813-5245.

Bellflower Carnival runs today through Saturday, 2-10 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m. tonight only. Thompson Park, 14001 Bellflower Blvd., Bellflower. (562) 866-8614.

Calabasas Gates open at 5 p.m. Calabasas High School, 22855 Mulholland Highway, Calabasas. $10. (818) 222-2782.

Castaic Lake Holiday festivities begin at 5 p.m. All-day entrance to the park is $25 per car or $5 per person. Castaic Lake Recreation Area, 32132 Ridge Route Road, Castaic. (661) 257-4050.

Catalina Island Viewable from anywhere in Avalon. (310) 510-1520.

Cerritos Let Freedom Ring celebration begins at 4 p.m., with a ceremony and national bell ringing at 6:30 p.m. Cerritos Civic Center, 18125 Bloomfield Ave., Cerritos. (562) 916-1254.

Claremont Festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. with live music. Pomona College, 340 N. College Ave., Claremont. $6-$8. (909) 399-5460.

Commerce Rosewood Park, 5600 Harbor St., Commerce. (323) 887-4427.

Cudahy Festival starts at 3 p.m. Cudahy Park, 5220 Santa Ana Street, Cudahy. (323) 773-5143.

Diamond Bar The 4th of July Blast features live classic rock from the Ravelers, face painting, a balloonist and Uncle Sam on stilts. Begins at 5 p.m. Diamond Bar High School, 21400 Pathfinder Road, Diamond Bar. (909) 594-1405.

Dodger Stadium Fireworks at the conclusion of the game between the Dodgers and the Florida Marlins. Dodger Stadium, 1000 Elysian Park Ave., L.A. $9-$650. July 12. (323) 224-1500.

Hollywood Bowl At the July 4th Fireworks Spectacular: A Ball at the Bowl with the L.A. Dodgers, the Los Angeles Philharmonic celebrates the Dodgers’ 50th anniversary in Los Angeles with guest Randy Newman. Features classic baseball music, visuals and appearances by Dodger greats, culminating in fireworks. Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood. 7:30 p.m. today and Friday. $10-$114. (323) 850-2000.

Home Depot Center Annual Fourth of July Extravaganza includes fireworks after the Galaxy’s match against the New England Revolution. Game time: 7:30 p.m. Home Depot Center, 18400 Avalon Blvd., Carson. $15-$275. (877) 342-5299. Also: Fireworks after Chivas USA’s match Saturday night against the San Jose Earthquakes.

Huntington Park Festivities begin at noon. Salt Lake Park, 3401 E. Florence Ave., Huntington Park. (323) 584-6218.

Irwindale Gates open at 4 p.m.; races start at 7, followed by fireworks. Toyota Speedway at Irwindale, 500 Speedway Dr., Irwindale. $5-$35; 5 and younger, free. (626) 358-1100.

Lake View Terrace All-day festivities begin at noon. Hanson Dam Amphitheatre, 11770 Foothill Blvd., Lake View Terrace. (888) 527-2757.

Lancaster Antelope Valley Fairgrounds, Avenue H at the 14 Freeway, Lancaster. (661) 723-6077.

Long Beach Live music and DJs all day. Queen Mary, 1126 Queens Highway, Pier J, Long Beach. $21.95-$44.95; 5 and younger, free, VIP $94.95. (562) 435-3511.

Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Fireworks on the south lawn, with free parking, at Martin Luther King Boulevard and Hoover Street. A planned Concert for the Troops at the Sports Arena has been postponed. Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, 3911 S. Figueroa St., L.A.

Marina del Rey Fisherman’s Village, 13755 Fiji Way, or Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey. (310) 305-9545.

Palmdale Music starts at 7:30 p.m. Palmdale High School, 2137 E. Ave. R, Palmdale. (661) 267-5611.

Pasadena AmericaFest 2008 begins at 2 p.m. and features marching bands, crafts, rides and more. Rose Bowl, 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena. $13; 7 and younger, free, $15 per car. (626) 577-3101.

Pico Rivera The 4th of July Spectacular features carnival rides, music and more. Today, 5-11 p.m., Fri.-Sun., noon-11 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m. Friday. Smith Park, 6016 Rosemead Blvd., Pico Rivera. (562) 801-4430.

Pomona The 22nd annual Kaboom! celebration with monster trucks, motorcycle daredevils and fireworks. Show starts at 8 p.m. Pomona Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona. $14-$19.50; 2 and younger, free. (909) 623-3111.

Redondo Beach Fun begins at 2 p.m., the Kids Freedom Parade at 7 p.m., and live entertainment until 11 p.m. Seaside Lagoon, 200 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach. $10-$250. (310) 318-0681.

Rosemead Holiday carnival begins at noon. Rosemead Park, 4343 Encinita Ave., Rosemead. (626) 569-2256.

Santa Fe Springs Festivities, with live music, rides, games and food, begin at 9 a.m. Los Nietos Park, 11143 Charlesworth Rd., Santa Fe Springs. (562) 948-1986.

Six Flags Magic Mountain July 4th Weekend BBQ. The park is open 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Six Flags Magic Mountain, 26101 Magic Mountain Parkway, Valencia. $38.99-$44.95; 2 and younger, free. (661) 255-4100.

South El Monte All-day festivities are capped by fireworks. South El Monte High School, 1001 Durfee Ave., South El Monte. (626) 579-2043.

South Gate Weekend-long festivities, with Friday fireworks. Today, 5 -10 p.m.; Fri.-Sun., 2-10 p.m. South Gate Park, 9520 Hildreth Ave., South Gate. (323) 563-5445.

Studio City Studio City’s annual Fourth of July festival will feature a Journey Through Time theme, celebrating 80 years of Studio City. With live music from the 1940s through the ’70s by the Chantilly Sisters, and music from the ’80s by Journey tribute band Escape. Also magicians and a fireworks show. Gates open at 4:30 p.m.; music begins at 5 p.m. CBS Studio Center, 4024 Radford Ave., Studio City. $20, 6-12, $10, 5 and younger, free; $50-$100 VIP tickets. (818) 655-5916.

Stevenson Ranch BYO picnic begins at 4:30 p.m. 26233 W. Faulkner Dr., Stevenson Ranch.

Torrance Fireworks from a barge offshore. Torrance Beach, Paseo de la Playa, Torrance.

Torrance Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration begins at 11 a.m. Charles Wilson Park, 2200 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance. (310) 618-2930.

Valencia All-day festivities begin at 7 a.m. Music and dancing at the Greens until 1:30 a.m. Westfield Valencia Town Center, 24201 W. Valencia Blvd., Valencia. (661) 287-9050.

Walnut Festivities begin at 4 p.m. Suzanne Park, 625 Suzanne Road, Walnut. (909) 598-5605.

Woodland Hills The Dennis P. Zine July 4th Extravaganza features the L.A. Pierce Symphonic Winds performing at 6 p.m., followed by a fireworks show at 9:05 p.m. set to live music. Warner Park, 5900 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. (818) 704-1358.

ORANGE COUNTY

Aliso Viejo Live music, food, games and fireworks. Gates open at 6 p.m. Grand Park, Aliso Viejo Town Center near Aliso Creek Road and Pacific Park Drive, Aliso Viejo. (949) 243-7411.

Anaheim Celebration with food, games, live entertainment and other attractions begins at 12 p.m. Peralta Park, 115 N. Pinney St., Anaheim. (714) 283-6653.

Dana Point Harbor show from a barge in the ocean, viewable from beach areas. Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. (949) 248-3530.

Dana Point Harbor The Ocean Institute will offer a sunset cruise to view fireworks. 7-10 p.m. Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. $37.50-$47.50. (949) 496-2274.

Disneyland The park will be open 8 a.m.-midnight and have a special patriotic finale in addition to its regular fireworks show. Disneyland, 1313 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim. $53-$63. (714) 781-4565.

Fullerton The 19th annual community fireworks show with music, games and food. Gates open at 5 p.m. Fullerton High School, 201 E. Chapman Ave., Fullerton. (714) 738-6545.

Huntington Beach The 104th annual community celebration, an all-day affair, culminates in fireworks. Parade begins at Pacific Coast Highway at 8th Street. Huntington Beach. (714) 374-1535.

Knott’s Berry Farm The park will be open 10 a.m.-10 p.m. and have a fireworks display at about 9:30 p.m. Knott’s Berry Farm, 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park. $19.99-$49.99. (714) 827-1776.

Laguna Beach Fireworks can be viewed from Heisler Park or along Main Beach. Laguna Beach. (800) 877-1115.

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

Laguna Niguel Laguna Niguel Regional Park, 28241 La Paz Road, Laguna Niguel. (949) 425-5100.

La Habra Family-style entertainment begins at 5 p.m. La Habra High School, 801 Highlander Ave., La Habra. $3-$8, 3 and under free. (562) 905-9700.

Los Alamitos Family entertainment begins at 4:30 p.m.; Valid ID will be required for adults. Joint Forces Training Base, Katella Avenue and Lexington Drive, Los Alamitos. (714) 229-6780.

Mission Viejo Old-time country fair with crafts, rides, food and entertainment featuring blues band This Side Up, the Christian Hernandez Jazz Band and rock band Delilah Jones. A shuttle circles the lake from 1-8 p.m. Begins at noon. Above Lake Mission Viejo, Olympiad Road between Marguerite Parkway and Melinda Road, Mission Viejo. (949) 830-7066.

Newport Beach All-day festivities begin at 11 a.m. Newport Dunes Resort, 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach. $50 per car. (949) 729-3863.

Orange “Orange Salutes Red, White and Blue” features games, live music, rides, food and other attractions. Starts at 4 p.m. Fred Kelly Stadium at El Modena High School, 3920 Spring St., Orange. Today. $5; 2 and younger, free. (714) 744-7278.

San Clemente San Clemente Pier, 600 block of Avenida Victoria, San Clemente. (949) 361-8219.

San Juan Capistrano Rides, games, exhibits, live music and other attractions 4-9 p.m. San Juan Capistrano Sports Park, 25925 Camino del Avion, San Juan Capistrano. Free entrance, $20 for ride/game wristband. (949) 493-5911.

Tustin Festivities start at 6:30 p.m., with music from Stones tribute band Jumpin’ Jack Flash. Northrup Field, Tustin High School, 1171 El Camino Real, Tustin. (714) 573-3326.

Westminster Entertainment begins at 5 p.m. Sunken Garden at Westminster Civic Center, 8200 Westminster Blvd., Westminster. (714) 895-2860.

Yorba Linda Gates open at 4 p.m. with food, games and other attractions. Valley View Sports Park, 4756 Valley View St., Yorba Linda. (714) 961-7100.

VENTURA COUNTY

Camarillo Food, raffles, jolly jumpers, live entertainment and other attractions 3-9 p.m. Adolfo Camarillo High School, 4660 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo. $1-$2. (805) 388-5307.

Fillmore Fillmore Middle School, 555 Central Ave., Fillmore. (805) 524-1500.

Moorpark Festivities begin at 4 p.m. Arroyo Vista Community Park, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark. Today. $2. (805) 517-6300.

Oxnard All-day festivities, including a parade, live entertainment, arts, crafts, rides, games and food, will culminate with a fireworks display over the harbor. Channel Islands Harbor, Victoria Avenue and Channel Islands Boulevard, Oxnard. (805) 985-4852.

Santa Paula Harding Park, 1300 E. Harvard Boulevard, Santa Paula. (805) 933-4226.

Simi Valley Gates open at 3 p.m., with games, live entertainment and other attractions. Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, 5005 Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. (805) 584-4400.

Thousand Oaks Best viewing from the Oaks Mall and Janss Marketplace parking lots. The Oaks Mall, 222 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. (805) 381-2747.

RIVERSIDE COUNTY

Indio Festivities, including music, rides, food and more, begin at 6:30 p.m. Riverside County Fairgrounds, 46-350 Arabia St. at Highway 111, Indio. (760) 391-4175.

Moreno Valley Family Fun Fest activities include a parade at 9:30 a.m., as well as food, arts and crafts, games and music from the Doo Wah Riders and Eddie Money. Morrison Park/Mountain View Middle School, Dracaea Avenue and Morrison Street, Moreno Valley. (951) 413-3281.

Palm Desert Concert starts at 7:30 p.m. featuring Steve Madaio and Friends. Palm Desert Civic Center Park, Fred Waring Drive and San Pablo Avenue, Palm Desert. (760) 346-0611.

Temecula Star Spangled Fourth of July Parade starts 10 a.m., with live entertainment starting at 2 p.m. Ronald Reagan Sports Park, 30875 Rancho Vista Road, Temecula. (951) 694-6480.

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY

Chino Freedom celebration features games, arts, crafts, live music and more. Festivities start at 4 p.m. Ruben S. Ayala Community Park, Central and Edison avenues, Chino. Sat. (909) 590-2612.

SAN DIEGO COUNTY

Legoland Park will be open 10 a.m.-8 p.m. At the park’s close, there will be fireworks with musical accompaniment. Legoland California, 1 Lego Drive, Carlsbad. $49.95-$69.95; 2 and younger, free. (760) 918-5346.

San Diego The Big Bay July 4th Fireworks Spectacular begins at 9 p.m. over north San Diego Bay. 5 p.m.-11 p.m.

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

Santa Barbara Spirit of ‘76 Parade begins at State and Micheltorena Streets and ends at State and Cota streets. West Beach, Santa Barbara. (805) 965-3023.

All events Friday, with fireworks scheduled for 9 p.m., unless noted. Full list: www.latimes.com/fireworks.