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Fourth of July fireworks show to be held in La Crescenta

The Crescenta Valley Fireworks Assn. will host a Fourth of July fireworks show Sunday to give families a safe place to view fireworks, which are illegal in Glendale and the foothills.

The event will take place at the field at La Crescenta Elementary School, at 43443 Prospect Ave. Gates open at 4 p.m. and close at 8:30 p.m. Before the fireworks, which begin around 9 p.m., festivities will include music, carnival rides, food vendors and face painting.

Tickets are $5 per person. Children under 2 are free.

People are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets. Coolers will be allowed, but no alcohol and smoking will be permitted.