Fourth of July Celebrations Planned Around the Valley

FIREWORKS

* Pat Boone and Jericho headline “Valley of the Stars and Stripes,” a Fourth of July festival and fireworks celebration from 2 to 9:30 p.m. today at Cal State Northridge’s North Campus, corner of Devonshire Street and Zelzah Avenue. The event, sponsored by the Granada Hills, Chatsworth and Northridge chambers of commerce and CSUN, will include entertainment by the rock band Angeles, country band Carnes County and a Polynesian dance revue. Admission is $5 to $8; parking is $3. (818) 349-5676.

* The Bill Elliott Swing Orchestra headlines the annual Fourth of July show with fireworks from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. today at the Starlight Bowl, 1249 Lockheed View Drive, Burbank. Tickets are $10 to $15. (818) 525-3721.

* Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia presents “Strictly USA,” its Fourth of July show with fireworks, live music, dancing and an all-you-can-eat picnic dinner from 5 to 10 p.m. today. Tickets are $9.99 to $36; picnic dinner is available for $8.95.

* “Pyro-Musical” at Castaic Lake will include live music, food and a Wild West exhibit as well as fireworks. The event is sponsored by the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation, the Friends of Castaic Lake and Northlake Development. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. today. Tickets are $20 per car. (661) 257-4050.

* At Hansen Dam Park, corner of Foothill Boulevard and Osborne Street. in Lake View Terrace, the Independence Day Celebration will have entertainment, carnival games, rides, information booths and fireworks. Festivities will start at noon today. Fireworks at 9 p.m. Musical performers include the Los Angeles Police Department Band, Las Altenitas and the Overland Express. Free. Sponsored by nine Northeast Valley chambers of commerce and local homeowners associations. (818) 768-7494. * The Studio City Chamber of Commerce’s Independence Day show in the back lot at CBS Studio Center, 4024 Radford Ave., Studio City, will have fireworks, live music, food and children’s activities from 6 to 9:30 p.m. today. $4-$8. (818) 769-3213.

* The Fourth of July show from 6 to 9:30 p.m. today at Shepherd of the Hills Church, 19700 Rinaldi St., Porter Ranch, will have fireworks, a musical revue, food and activities for children. Free admission. (818) 831-9333.

* Calabasas High School, 22855 W. Mulholland Highway, will have its second annual fireworks show featuring music, magic, family fun and fireworks from 7 to 9:45 p.m. today. Admission is $5, parking is $5. (818) 222-2782.

* San Fernando will have a fireworks show at dusk today at Recreation Park, 208 Park Ave. Other festivities begin at 11 a.m. Free admission. (818) 898-1290.

* The Fourth of July Americana Show and Fireworks Spectacular is today at Palmdale High School’s Riewer Field, 20th St. East, south of Palmdale Boulevard. The musical group Bytes will perform from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free admission. (805) 267-5611.

* Santa Clarita will have a holiday show and fireworks display from 7 to 9:15 p.m. today in the east parking lot of the Valencia Town Center, 24201 Valencia Blvd. Free admission. (661) 287-9050.

* Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce’s holiday show at Crescenta Valley High School, 4400 Ramsdell Ave., will have live music, contests, food, rides and fireworks. Gates open at 4 p.m. today. Admission is $7, free for children younger than 5. (818) 248-4957.

The Los Angeles Fire Department has a 24-hour hotline offering callers information in English and Spanish about the locations of public fireworks shows throughout the county. The number is (818) 786-5170.

PARADES, PARTIES & PICNICS

* Calabasas holds its annual Fourth of July Summer Splash Party with a variety of free events, beginning at 8 a.m. Activities include runs, walks and races, a pet show, swimming, tennis, a petting zoo, pool-side dancing and games. A family-style barbecue lunch and dinner will also be available. The party will be at the Calabasas Tennis and Swim Center, 23400 Park Sorrento. (818) 222-2782.

* The Sunland-Tujunga Rotary Club will celebrate with its annual parade beginning at 11 a.m. today at Foothill Boulevard and Mt. Gleason Avenue. A celebration will follow from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Sunland Park, including arts and crafts booths, bands, games, gunfighters, a clown, rides for kids, a petting zoo and a greased pole climb. Sunland Park is at 8651 Foothill Blvd. (818) 352-4433.

* The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2805 will host an Independence Day Bash beginning at 11 a.m., featuring music from the ‘40s to the ‘70s, a castle bounce, a pinata filled with goodies, and face-painting. Food will also be available, starting at 1 p.m. The post is at 8107 Canoga Ave., Canoga Park. (818) 883-2805.

* The Agoura Hills Department of Community Services and the Oak Park Recreation Committee will host a Day in the Park beginning at 10:45 a.m. today. Other activities will include a tot parade, game booths, train rides, a climbing wall, pony rides, arts and crafts booths, food booths, a magic show, karate and pompom demonstrations and musical entertainment. Chumash Park is at 5550 Medea Valley Drive in Agoura Hills. (818) 597-7361.

* The Van Nuys Japanese Gardens will present a free afternoon concert, “Gamelan at the Tea Room,” by Cliff DeArment and the musicians of Bali & Beyond at 12:30 and 3 p.m. today. Visitors are invited to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the grounds of the gardens at 6100 Woodley Ave. Children younger than 10 are not permitted. Reservations are required and seating is limited. (818) 768-7696.

* The annual Santa Clarita Valley Country Fair will be held from 1 to 10 p.m. today at Newhall Park with rides, musical entertainment, a petting zoo, food and game booths. The park is at 24923 N. Newhall Ave. (661) 287-3873.

* The Studio City Farmers’ Market, open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. today, will offer kiddie events, including pony rides and a petting zoo. The cost is $3. The market is on Ventura Place between Ventura and Laurel Canyon boulevards. (213) 244-9190.