Fourth of July Fireworks

Americafest at the Rose Bowl Saturday

The 83rd annual 4th of July celebration will take place Saturday at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena.

The parking lots open at 8 a.m. for families to set up their picnics. The Family Fun Festival, food and fun court activities open at 2 p.m. on the grass area in front of the Rose Bowl. Kids will enjoy a variety of bounce houses and there will be plenty of food and exhibits for the whole family. Admission to the Fun Zone area is free. Paul Magers, CBS 2 news anchor, hosts the show beginning at 6:50 p.m. inside the stadium with a U.S. Air Force flyover and Pasadena Fire Department Color Guard accompanying the National Anthem.

For the second year, Drum Corps International (DCI), Marching Music’s Major Leagues, with five of the nation’s best Drum Corps units will perform their field shows and music with amazing precision.

Following DCI’s performances the night will erupt with a world-class fireworks show.

Members of the active military and their families will be admitted free by showing their current military identification at Rose Bowl Gate B the day of the event.

Tickets are $13 each and children 7 and younger admitted free. Parking is $15 per car.

For tickets call Ticketmaster (800) 745-3000, or online at www.ticketmaster.com.

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Fireworks and carnival planned

The Crescenta Valley Fireworks Association is now planning for the third annual fireworks show and carnival being held on July 4 at La Crescenta Elementary School. In addition to ticket sales, the association is seeking supplementary funding to offset the expenses to host the show, including insurance, security, permits and the biggest expense: the fireworks. Less than half of the expenses are paid for with ticket sales and it is the Crescenta Valley Fireworks Association’s goal to keep the show affordable for the families that attend the event.

Tickets can be purchased at Crescenta Valley Insurance, 3923 Foothill Blvd. (8 a.m.–5 p.m.); CV Chamber office at 3131 Foothill Blvd., Unit D, La Crescenta (10 a.m.-2 p.m.); Bob Smith Toyota, 3322 Foothill Blvd., La Crescenta (9 a.m.- 5 p.m.); J’s Maintenance, 3550 Foothill Blvd., La Crescenta (9 a.m.-5 p.m.) and Paul’s Professional Window Washing, 2707 Foothill Blvd., La Crescenta (8 a.m.-4 p.m.). Tickets are $5 for general admission; kids under 2 are free.

Gates open at 4 p.m. and close at 8:30 p.m. the show begins shortly thereafter.

For more information, visit www.cvfireworks.com.

Rick Dinger is the fundraising chairman and can be contacted at (818) 248-4500.

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Fireworks at the Fairplex in Pomona

KABOOM! delivers a totally unique Independence Day bill of fare at the county fairgrounds in Pomona— complemented by BMX riders and monster trucks, an insane myriad of stunts, thrills, chills and really big tires that create plenty of adrenaline-charged dust.

Pyro Spectaculars of Rialto, the premier fireworks company in the nation, will produce the show. Ticket prices are $19.50 for box seats, $17.50 for trackside bleachers and $14 for general admission seating. Ages 2 and younger are admitted free.

Tickets are available at ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster locations and at Fairplex Gate 1 box office, right up to showtime Saturday, July 4, beginning at 8 p.m. (unless sold out). For more information, visit the website at Fairplex.com.