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Happy Birthday, America! There’s no lack of places to see Independence Day fireworks this year. Here’s a rundown of the locations and schedules: *

ALISO VIEJO What: Fireworks, entertainment, games and rides When: Entertainment, games and food starting at 11 a.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m. Where: Sheep Hills Park, Moulton Parkway and Laguna Hills Drive Cost: Free Information: (714) 362-5890 *

ANAHEIM What: California Angels vs. Toronto Blue Jays When: Game at 6:05 p.m.; fireworks follow Where: Anaheim Stadium, 2000 State College Blvd. Cost: $5 to $11 Information: (714) 634-2000 *

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What: Disneyland’s expanded fireworks show, rides, shows, attractions When: Park open 8 a.m. to 2 a.m.; fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Where: Disneyland, 1313 Harbor Blvd. Cost: $25 to $33 park admission Information: (714) 999-4565 *

BUENA PARK What: Knott’s Berry Farm’s fireworks, rides, entertainment When: American Revolutionary War encampment, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Independence Hall (free admission to that area of the park); park open 9 a.m. to midnight, fireworks at 9:45 p.m. Where: Knott’s Berry Farm, 8039 Beach Blvd. Cost: $18.50 to $28.50 park admission Information: (714) 220-5200 *

DANA POINT What: Fireworks When: 9 p.m. Where: Fireworks, launched from barge in harbor, visible throughout harbor area Cost: Free Information: (714) 496-4251 *

FOUNTAIN VALLEY What: Fountain Valley Fiesta, featuring entertainment, carnival rides and games, food booths, fireworks When: Hours, noon to midnight Saturday through Tuesday; fireworks Tuesday, 9:20 p.m. Where: Mile Square Regional Park, 16801 Euclid St. Cost: $5.95 general admission; parking $3 through Monday, $5 on Tuesday; fireworks visible from other areas of park without festival admission fee Information: (714) 962-4441 *

FULLERTON What: Food and game booths, entertainment, children’s attractions, fireworks When: Festival at 4 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m. Where: Fullerton High School stadium, 201 E. Chapman Ave. Cost: $4 to $6 Information: (714) 738-6575 *

HUNTINGTON BEACH What: Entertainment, fireworks When: Pre-show at 7 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m. Where: Huntington Beach High School, 1905 Main St. Cost: $5 Information: (714) 650-4846 *

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IRVINE What: Games, entertainment, fireworks When: Games and activities at 3:45 p.m., concert at 7:30, fireworks at 9 p.m. Where: Irvine High School, 4601 Walnut Ave. Cost: $8 for adults, $5 for seniors and children under 13 Information: (714) 786-7741 *

LAGUNA BEACH What: Fireworks When: 8:40 p.m. Where: Main Beach, Coast Highway and Broadway Cost: Free *

LOS ALAMITOS What: Food, entertainment, military display, fireworks When: Entertainment at 6 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m. Where: Los Alamitos Armed Forces Reserve Center, Lexington Drive and Katella Avenue Cost: Free Information: (714) 229-6780 *

MISSION VIEJO What: Street fair, fireworks When: Street fair at noon, fireworks at 9 p.m. Where: Mission Viejo Youth Athletic Park, Olympiad and Melinda roads Cost: Free Information: (714) 830-7066 *

NEWPORT BEACH What: Activities, barbecue, fireworks When: Park opens at 8 a.m., fireworks at 8:30 p.m. Where: Newport Dunes Aquatic Park, Jamboree Road and East Coast Highway Cost: Park entrance is $20 per car; fireworks visible from many points in city Information: (714) 729-3863 *

PLACENTIA What: Games and activities, fireworks When: Games begin at 5 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m. Where: Bradford Stadium at Valencia High School, 500 N. Bradford Ave. Cost: $4.50 general, $3.50 for ages 13 to 17, $1 for ages 4 to 12, free if 3 or younger Information: (714) 993-8232 *

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SAN CLEMENTE What: Fireworks When: 9 p.m. Where: San Clemente Pier, Avenida del Mar; fireworks visible from beach around pier Cost: Free *

TUSTIN What: Entertainment, fireworks When: Performances at 6:30 p.m., fireworks at 9 Where: Tustin High School, 1171 El Camino Real Cost: Free *

YORBA LINDA What: Games, fireworks When: Activities at 4 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m. Where: Valley View Sports Park (behind Yorba Linda Middle School), Elmhurst Circle and Casa Loma Avenue Cost: Free Source: Individual cities

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