Alhambra
What: Free Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza
When: July 4, 9 p.m.
Where: Almansor Park, 800 S. Almansor St.
Details: Bring your own picnic or purchase food; come early as parking is limited.
More Info: 626-570-5007
Burbank
What: Salute to America
When: July 4, gates open at 5:30 p.m.; entertainment from 6:15-9 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m.
Where: Starlight Bowl, 1249 Lockheed View Dr.
Details: An evening of music and fun culminating in an aerial fireworks finale.
Culver City
What: Fourth of July Fireworks Show
When: July 4, gates open at 5 p.m.; entertainment starts at 6:30 p.m.; fireworks show at 9 p.m.
Where: Culver City High School, 4401 Elenda St.
Details: Suggested donation is $2 (children under five enter free). Hot dogs, soda and kettle corn will be available for purchase. Parking in a nearby lot costs $5 per car.
Downtown Environs
What: Annual Vision Outside 4th of July Jazz and Blues Festival in Leimert Park
When: July 4, 1-7 p.m.
Where: Vision Theatre back lot, 3341 W. 43rd Pl.
Details: The celebration kicks off with free jazz in the park at 1 p.m. The celebration culminates in fireworks.
Hollywood
What: Fireworks Spectacular With Special Guests Daryl Hall & John Oates
When: July 4, 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave.
Details: Celebrate the 4th with pop and patriotism at the Bowl. Performers include pop duo Hall & Oates, The Hollywood Bowl orchestra and conductor Thomas Wilkins.
More Info: 323-850-2000
Long Beach
What: Fourth of July Celebration
When: July 4, 3 p.m. (fireworks at 9 p.m.)
Where: The Queen Mary, 1126 Queen's Highway
Details: Enjoy the fair during the day and fireworks at night. GRAMMY nominee Lisa Haley and the Zydekats are set to perform at 4:30 p.m. andf 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $24.95 for adults, $12.95 for children 5-11 and $21.95 for seniors 65 and up.
More Info: 877-342-0738
Marina Del Rey
*Sadly this annual tradition has been scrapped for 2011 due to budget cuts
Pacific Palisades
What: 63rd Annual Fourth of July Parade
When: July 4, 2 p.m.
Where: The Palisades Recreation Center, 851 Alma Real Dr. (run); Sunset Blvd. in Pacific Palisades, between Via de la Paz and Drummond (parade); Palisades Charter High School, 15777 Bowdoin St. (fireworks)
Details: Join this year's parade marshall, actor Jeffrey Tambor and a cast of over 1000 marchers for an afternoon of Fourth of July spirit.
More Info: 310-459-7963
Pasadena
What: Americafest 4th of July Celebration
When: July 7 p.m.
Where: The Rose Bowl, 1001 Rose Bowl Dr.
Details: A day of music, food and fireworks featuring the Drum Corps International Performance and Military Tribute. General admission costs $13; children seven and under and active military with ID enter free.
More Info: 800-745-3000
Redondo Beach
What: Seaside Lagoon Independence Day Celebration
When: July 4, gates open at 2 p.m., fireworks begin at 9 p.m.
Where: Seaside Lagoon, 200 Portofino Way
Details: Beyond the food, fireworks and fun, the Seaside Lagoon is now open for swimming. Reserve parking and seating. Seats are $18 for adults and $12 for children with additional family packages for $100-$300.
