Lighting up the 4th

The Fourth of July means parades, speeches, music, picnics, hot dogs and, of course, fireworks. For those who like their gunpowder combined with monster trucks and motorcycles, there’s the Kaboom show at the Pomona Fairplex. Music lovers can see bombs bursting in air accompanied by the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra or by the Pacific Symphony at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Irvine. The interleague game between the Dodgers and the Angels at Angel Stadium will be followed by some rockets’ red glare. And there’s more:

All events take place Sunday unless otherwise noted.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY

Burbank: Burbank’s annual Starlight Bowl Fourth of July show features the Bill Elliot Swing Orchestra, the U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West and fireworks. Gates open for picnicking at 6 p.m.; music and entertainment 6:30 to 9 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m. Starlight Bowl, 1249 Lockheed View Drive. $7-$79; 2 and younger, free. Advance ticket purchase required. (818) 525-3721.

Calabasas: Fireworks at 9 p.m. but festivities begin at 5 p.m. No on-site ticket sales. Tickets available through the city of Calabasas and the Chamber of Commerce. Calabasas High School, 22855 Mulholland Highway. $7. (818) 878-4225.

Carson: L.A. Galaxy vs. San Jose Earthquakes soccer game followed by fireworks. 7 p.m. Home Depot Center, 1000 E. Victoria St. $15-$100. (310) 630-2020.

Castaic Lake: Fireworks choreographed to live music in the sky over the lower lake. Picnickers welcome. Castaic Lake Recreation Area, 32132 Ridge Route Road. 5:30 p.m. $10; 5 and younger, free. (805) 257-4050.

Catalina Island: Fireworks over Avalon Bay start between 8:45 and 9 p.m. Avalon. Free. (310) 510-1520.

Cerritos: Fireworks at 9 p.m. Cerritos Park East Community Center, 13234 E. 166th St. Free. (562) 948-1986.

Claremont: Fireworks at 9 p.m. Pomona College, 340 N. College Ave. Free. (909) 399-5411.

Diamond Bar: Holiday events start at 6:30 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m. Sycamore Canyon Park, 22930 Golden Springs Drive. Free. (909) 396-5694.

Hollywood: Conductor John Mauceri leads the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra in a patriotic tribute to American music; Big Bird and other guests from Sesame Street join in the fun. A fireworks display lights up the sky above the Bowl’s new shell. Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave. Friday through Sunday, 7:30 p.m. $6-$106. (323) 850-2000.

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

Irwindale: Gates open at 5 p.m. Saturday; fireworks start about 10:30 p.m., after the last race. Irwindale Speedway, 500 Speedway Drive, . $5-$15; 5 and younger, free. (626) 358-1100.

Lakeview Terrace: Festivities begin at 10 a.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m. $3 to $5 per vehicle. Hansen Dam Sports Center, Foothill Boulevard and Osborne Street. (818) 768-1128.

Lancaster: Holiday festivities begin at 3 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m. Antelope Valley Fairgrounds, Avenue H at the 14 Freeway. Free. (661) 723-6077.

Long Beach: Free carnival at the Queen Mary Events Park. Fireworks at 9 p.m., with musical accompaniment that can only be heard aboard the ship. 1126 Queens Highway. 11 a.m. Free carnival admission; ship admission, $12 to $23; 4 and younger, free. (562) 435-3511.

Los Angeles: Fireworks at dusk in Memorial Coliseum, visible from Exposition Park. Free. 3911 S. Figueroa St. (213) 765-6357.

Malibu: Offshore fireworks from barges off 23400 block of Malibu Colony, 8:30 p.m.; off 27600 block of Pacific Coast Highway, 9 p.m.; off 33500 block of Pacific Coast Highway, 9:30 p.m. (310) 456-9982.

Marina del Rey: Fireworks at 9 p.m. (310) 823-5411.

Pacific Palisades: Gates open at 6 p.m.; fireworks at dusk. Mercer Hall, Palisades High School, 15777 Bowdoin St. Free. (310) 459-7963.

Pasadena: Festivities begin at 5 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m. Parking, $15. Rose Bowl, 1001 Rose Bowl Drive. $15; 5 and younger, free. (626) 577-3111.

Pomona: The 18th annual Kaboom-Monster Fourth of July event at the Fairplex. Monster trucks, motorcycle daredevils and fireworks. Pomona Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave. 7 p.m. $11-$18.50; 2 and younger, free. (909) 865-4050.

Redondo Beach: Fireworks and music at Redondo Beach Pier, 100 West Torrance Blvd. 4:30 p.m. Free. (310) 318-0631, Ext. 2.

Rosemead: The city will have a parade at 10 a.m., a carnival noon to 10 p.m. and fireworks at dusk. Rosemead Park, 4343 Encinita Ave. $3; 17 and younger, free. (626) 569-2256.

San Fernando: Events start at 3 p.m.; fireworks begin at dusk. Recreation Park, 208 Park Ave. Free. (818) 898-1290.

San Pedro: Ceremonies begin at 10:30 a.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m. Angels Gate Cultural Center, 3601 S. Gaffey St. (310) 548-7705.

Santa Clarita (Newhall): Santa Clarita July Fourth Parade and Fireworks, 24933 Newhall Ave., a full day’s worth of activities: parade 9:45 a.m., live entertainment 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., fireworks at 9:30 p.m. (661) 286-4018.

Santa Clarita (Six Flags Magic Mountain, Valencia): A red, white and blue fireworks display begins at the conclusion of the Looney Tunes Nites Parade. Six Flags Magic Mountain, 26101 Magic Mountain Parkway. Park admission is $23.50 to $46.99; 2 and younger, free. (661) 255-4100.

Santa Clarita (Valencia): Fireworks at 9:05 p.m. Viewing sites at the Valencia Town Center, River Oaks Shopping Center, the Promenade at Town Center and the city parking lot on Citrus Street. Arrival time: 8 to 8:30 p.m. Valencia Town Center, 24201 W. Valencia Blvd. (661) 286-4018.

Santa Monica: Fireworks and live music at Santa Monica College’s Corsair Field. 1900 Pico Blvd. Sat. Free. Parking, $5. (310) 434-4000.

Studio City: The Chamber of Commerce presents its annual Fourth of July program. Entertainment includes the doo-wop group the Mighty Echoes. For a $100 VIP ticket, attendees can hobnob and have dinner with more than a dozen soap opera stars, including Bill and Susan Hayes of “Days of Our Lives,” Leigh Taylor-Young of “Passions” and John York of “General Hospital.” Proceeds benefit the Olive Crest Homes for Abused Children. CBS Studio Center, 4024 Radford Ave. 4:30 p.m. $8 to $100; 4 and younger, free. (818) 655-5916.

Torrance: Fireworks at 9 p.m. Wilson Park, 2200 Crenshaw Blvd.. Free. (310) 618-2930.

Whittier: Gates open at 5 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m. York Field, 9110 Santa Fe Springs Road. $5; 4 and younger, free. (562) 698-9554.

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ORANGE COUNTY

Aliso Viejo: The 16th annual “Celebration of Freedom -- A Home Town Gathering” will have a low-level fireworks show accompanied by the South Coast Symphony at 9 p.m. following activities beginning at 5 p.m. Grand Park, 26600 Horizon. (949) 362-5890.

Anaheim: An interleague freeway series game between the Dodgers and the Angels is followed by a fireworks display. Angel Stadium of Anaheim, 2000 Gene Autry Way. 6:05 p.m. $12 to $45. (714) 634-2000.

Anaheim (Disneyland): Check out an expanded presentation of “Disney’s Imagine ... A Fantasy in the Sky” nightly fireworks display from either Disneyland or California Adventure. Disneyland, 1313 S. Harbor Blvd. 9:25 p.m. Park admission is $39.75 to $49.75; 2 and younger, free. (714) 781-4565.

Buena Park (Knott’s Berry Farm): Knott’s annual Independence Day celebration lights up the night sky. 8039 Beach Blvd. Park admission is $12.95 to $43; 2 and younger, free. (714) 220-5200.

Fullerton: 15th annual community fireworks show and festival sponsored by the city. Fullerton High School, 201 E. Chapman Ave. 5 p.m. Free. (714) 738-6545.

Huntington Beach: Surf City’s 100th annual Fourth of July celebration will include a fireworks show launched from a barge on the Pacific Ocean. Huntington Beach Pier Plaza, Pacific Coast Highway and Main Street. $50 for pier seating. (714) 964-2801.

Irvine (Verizon Wireless Amphitheater): Arrow 93.1’s Freedom Festival on Saturday features the Steve Miller Band returning to speak of the “pompatus of love” complete with Independence Day fireworks. Also on the bill: Big Head Todd & the Monsters. Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, 8808 Irvine Center Drive. $23.50 to $48.50. (949) 855-8096.

Irvine (Verizon Wireless Amphitheater): The Pacific Symphony presents a star-spangled celebration, with the Manhattan Rhythm Kings, a New York-based show dance troupe, and fireworks. Richard Kaufman conducts. Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, 8808 Irvine Center Drive. 8 p.m. $21 to $99; 13 and younger, half price on some tickets. (949) 755-5799.

Laguna Niguel: Fireworks at 9 p.m. conclude a day of activities. Laguna Niguel Regional Park, 28241 La Paz Road. (949) 425-5100.

Mission Viejo: Street Faire and Fireworks Spectacular take place along Olympiad Road and at Lake Mission Viejo. Fireworks at 9 p.m. Activities start at noon. (949) 830-7066.

Newport Beach: Fireworks at 9 p.m. follow a holiday celebration beginning at 11 a.m. Newport Dunes Resort, 1131 Back Bay Drive. $25 per car. (949) 729-3863.

Orange: Annual “3rd of July” celebration fireworks at dusk. Fred Kelly Stadium at El Modena High School, 3920 Spring St. 4 p.m. Saturday. (714) 744-7278.

San Juan Capistrano: Family fun 5 to 8:30 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m. San Juan Capistrano Sports Park, 25925 Camino del Avion. Free. (949) 493-5911.

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VENTURA COUNTY

Camarillo: Gates open at 3 p.m. Fireworks at 9:10 p.m. Camarillo Airport, 455 Aviation Drive. Free. (805) 484-8388, Ext. 395.

Fillmore: Gates open at 6 p.m.; entertainment starts at 6:45 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m. on the school football field. Fillmore High School, 555 Central Ave. Free. (805) 492-2114 or 524-3701.

Moorpark: The city’s Community Services Department presents a Third of July Fireworks Extravaganza 4 to 9:30 p.m. Fireworks start at 9 p.m. Arroyo Vista Community Park, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road. Saturday. $2. (805) 517-6300.

Ojai: Ojai celebrates Monday with fireworks at 9:15 p.m. Parking, $5; the lot opens at 6 p.m. Nordhoff High School, 1401 Maricopa Highway. (805) 646-4295.

Oxnard: Fireworks at 9 p.m. preceded by festivities beginning at 11 a.m. Free. Channel Islands Harbor, 3810 W. Channel Islands Blvd. (805) 985-4852.

Simi Valley: Fireworks at 9 p.m. Gates open at 1 p.m. for the city’s “Salute to Heroes” holiday event. Oldies rock ‘n’ roll show includes the Drifters, the Coasters, the Platters and others. $6 to $9. Simi Valley High School, 5400 Cochran St. (805) 584-4400.

Thousand Oaks: 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. Free. (805) 381-2747.

Ventura: Family Festival & Fireworks Celebration, 5 to 9:30 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m. $5 to $8. Ventura College, 4667 Telegraph Road. (805) 642-2358.

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RIVERSIDE COUNTY

Indio: Fireworks at 9 p.m. Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival, 46-350 Arabia St. at Highway 111. (800) 811-FAIR.

Lake Elsinore: Fireworks at 9:50 p.m. sponsored by the Lake Elsinore Storm baseball team. The Diamond, 500 Diamond Drive. (909) 245-HITS.

Moreno Valley: Fireworks at 9 p.m. conclude an all-day celebration starting at noon with a concert by 1960s-’70s rock band the Grassroots at 7 p.m. Morrison Park, Dracaea Avenue and Morrison Street. (909) 413-3053.

Palm Desert: City-sponsored fireworks at 9 p.m. College of the Desert, 43500 Monterey Ave. (760) 346-8041.

Temecula: Fireworks at 9 p.m. sponsored by the city. Rancho California Sports Park, 30875 Rancho Vista Road. (909) 694-6480.

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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY

Chino: Festivities and fireworks 3 to 9 p.m. Chino High School, 5472 Park Place. (909) 628-1571.

Ontario: Fireworks display choreographed to music. Westwind Park, 2425 Riverside Drive. Activities start at 5 p.m. Free. (909) 395-2010.

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SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

Santa Barbara: Fireworks from a barge off Santa Barbara Harbor at about 9:15 p.m. (805) 965-3023, Ext. 10.

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SAN DIEGO COUNTY

Carlsbad: Legoland hosts its star-spangled Fourth of July celebration with a fireworks spectacular at 8:30 p.m. choreographed to music, broadcast live on July 4 by KPRI. Legoland, 1 Lego Drive. Sat.-Sun. (760) 918-5346.

San Diego: Fireworks at the city’s new Petco Park as the Padres take on the Kansas City Royals. Petco Park, between 7th and 10th avenues along J Street. Sat. $20 to $55. (619) 881-6500.

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More fireworks

Los Angeles County

(888) 654-FIRE

www.lacofd.org or www.safejuly4th.org

Orange County

(714) 538-3501

Ventura County

https://fire.countyofventura.org/publicinformation/newsreleases/Fir eworksSafety.htm

Riverside County

www.rvcfire.org

San Bernardino County

(909) 386-8400

San Diego County

www.burninstitute.org