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Fourth of July Fests

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Orange County will celebrate America’s 218th birthday Monday with fireworks shows, concerts, fairs, military displays, barbecues and parades. The county Fire Department is operating a 24-hour recorded information line--(714) 834-4532--with details about public celebrations. There is also a hot line to report dangerous and illegal fireworks usage: (714) 538-3501. Where the festivities are and telephone numbers where available:

ALISO VIEJO

* What: Carnival and concert, 11 a.m. Fireworks, 9 p.m. Free.

* Where: Sheep Hills Park, Moulton Parkway and Laguna Hills Drive

* Information: (714) 587-0535

ANAHEIM

* What: Carnival, noon. Parade, 4 p.m. Fireworks, 9 p.m. Free.

* Where: Peralta Canyon Park, 115 N. Pinney Drive

* Information: (714) 974-9191

* What: Fireworks, 9:30 p.m. Park open 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. $25 to $31.

* Where: Disneyland, 1313 Harbor Blvd.

* Information: (714) 999-4565

BREA

* What: Fair, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Free.

* Where: City Hall Park, 1 Civic Center Circle

* Information: (714) 990-7771

BUENA PARK

* What: 1776 battle re-enactments, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fireworks, 9:30 p.m. Free.

* Where: Knott’s Berry Farm Independence Hall, 8039 Beach Blvd.

* Information: (714) 220-5200

* What: Entertainment, 6:30 p.m. Fireworks, 9 p.m. Free.

* Where: Bellis Park, 7171 8th St.

COSTA MESA

* What: Fireworks, 7 p.m. $5, free to children 5 and younger.

* Where: Orange Coast College Stadium, 2701 Fairview Road

* Information: (714) 432-5880

DANA POINT

* What: Concert, barbecue, 4 to 9 p.m. $15 to $30. Free fireworks viewing at harbor.

* Where: Dana Point Resort, 25135 Street of the Park Lantern

* Information: (714) 661-5000

* What: Concert, 4:30 p.m. Fireworks, 9 p.m. Free.

* Where: Heritage Park, Street of the Old Gold Lantern and El Camino Capistrano

* Information: (714) 248-1156

FOUNTAIN VALLEY

* What: Fiesta, noon to midnight. Fireworks, 9 p.m. Fiesta admission: $5.95 (fireworks can be seen from other areas of park for free).

* Where: Mile Square Regional Park, Heil Avenue and Brookhurst Street

* Information: (714) 668-0542

FULLERTON

* What: Festival, 4 p.m. Fireworks, 9 p.m. $2 to $4.

* Where: Fullerton Union High School stadium, Berkeley Avenue and Lemon Street

* Information: (714) 738-6575

GARDEN GROVE

* What: Classic car parade and entertainment, 6:15 to 9 p.m. Fireworks, 9:15 p.m. $5 to $8. Free, 5 and under.

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* Where: Bolsa Grande High School, 9401 Westminster Ave.

* Information: (714) 848-7155 or (714) 539-7744

HUNTINGTON BEACH

* What: 5K and 8K runs, 7:45 a.m. $20.

* Where: 17th and Main streets

* Information: (714) 374-1535, Ext. 7444.

* What: 90th annual parade, 9:30 a.m. to noon. Free ($10 for reserved bleacher seats).

* Where: Main Street between Acacia and Clay avenues

* Information: (714) 374-1535

* What: Fair, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fireworks, 9 p.m. $2. Free, 12 and under.

* Where: Worthy Park, 17th and Main streets

* Information: (714) 374-1535

* What: Entertainment, 6:30 p.m. Fireworks and laser show, 9 p.m. General admission, $5.

* Where: Huntington Beach High School, 1905 Main St.

* Information: (714) 374-1535

IRVINE

* What: Pacific Symphony concert, fireworks, 8 p.m. $12 to $48.

* Where: Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre, 8800 Irvine Center Drive

* Information: (714) 755-5799 or 740-2000 (TicketMaster)

* What: Concert, 3 p.m. Fireworks, 9 p.m. $5 to $8, under age 4 free.

* Where: Irvine High School, 4321 Walnut Ave.

* Information: (714) 786-7741

LAGUNA BEACH

* What: Fireworks, 8:40 p.m. Free.

* Where: Main Beach, Coast Highway and Broadway

Holiday Closings

Monday is Independence Day. The following schedule will be in effect:

* City, county and federal offices are closed.

* County, state and federal courthouses are closed.

* City and county libraries are closed.

* Banks and savings and loans will be closed.

* Schools, colleges and universities are closed Monday.

* Mail: There will be no postal service Monday.

* Trash: Trash will be collected one day late throughout the week, except in Anaheim and Orange, where the normal Tuesday schedule will be followed.

* Buses: OCTA buses will run on Sunday schedule Monday.

* Parks: All city- and county-run parks will be open during regular hours.

LAGUNA NIGUEL

* What: 10K run and 5K walk or run, 7 a.m. $13 to $18.

* Where: South Coast YMCA, 29831 Crown Valley Parkway

* Information: (714) 495-9622

* What: Concert, 5 to 8 p.m. Free.

* Where: Crown Valley Community Park, Crown Valley Parkway and Niguel Road

* What: Fireworks, 9 p.m. Free ($2 parking fee)

* Where: Laguna Niguel Regional Park, 28241 La Paz Road

LAKE FOREST

* What: Fireworks, 9 p.m. Free.

* Where: Lake Forest shoreline. Viewing sites include Islamare Lane, Overlake Drive, Bywater Road

* Information: (714) 586-0860

LOS ALAMITOS

* What: Military displays, patriotic music, 4:30 p.m. Fireworks, 9 p.m. Free.

* Where: Los Alamitos Armed Forces Reserve Center, Lexington Drive and Katella Avenue

* Information: (714) 827-8670, (714) 229-6780 or (310) 431-2527

MISSION VIEJO

* What: Fair, noon. Fireworks, 9 p.m. Free.

* Where: Mission Viejo Youth Athletic Park, Olympiad and Melinda roads

NEWPORT BEACH

* What: Fireworks, 8:30 p.m. $20 per vehicle.

* Where: Newport Dunes RV Resort and Marina, Backbay Drive off Jamboree Road and East Coast Highway

* Information: (714) 729-3863

PLACENTIA

* What: Celebration, 5 p.m. Fireworks, 8:45 p.m. $5, general public; $4, ages 13 to 17; $1.50, 12 and under.

* Where: Valencia High School, 500 N. Bradford Ave.

* Information: (714) 993-8232.

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA

* What: Fireworks, 9 p.m. Free.

* Where: Rancho Santa Margarita Lake, Alma Aldea and Santa Margarita Parkway

SAN CLEMENTE

* What: Fireworks, 9 p.m. Free.

* Where: San Clemente Pier, Avenida del Mar

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO

* What: Fireworks, 9 p.m. Free.

* Where: Marco F. Forster Jr. High School, 25601 Camino del Avion

SANTA ANA

* What: Carnival, noon. Fireworks, 9 p.m. Free. $3 parking fee.

* Where: Centennial Regional Park, 3000 Centennial Road

* Information: (714) 571-4200

TUSTIN

* What: Entertainment, 6:30 p.m. Fireworks, 8:45 p.m. Free.

* Where: Tustin High School, 1171 El Camino Real

YORBA LINDA

* What: Fireworks, 9 p.m. Free.

* Where: Valley View Sports Park, Valley View Avenue and Orange Drive

Researched by ALAN EYERLY / For The Times

Holiday Closings

Monday is Independence Day. The following schedule will be in effect:

City, county and federal offices are closed.

County, state and federal courthouses are closed.

City and county libraries are closed.

Banks and savings and loans will be closed.

Schools, colleges and universities are closed Monday.

Mail: There will be no postal service Monday.

Trash: Trash will be collected one day late throughout the week, except in Anaheim and Orange, where the normal Tuesday schedule will be followed.

Buses: OCTA buses will run on Sunday schedule Monday.

Parks: All city-and county-run parks will be open during regular hours.

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