- Six Flags Magic Mountain Coca-Cola July 4th Fest: The theme park is open and fireworks and laser show with patriotic music, July 2-4. Hours: 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. July 2-4. Admission $70 and up for July 2-4 (see add-on specials; parking $25). 26101 Magic Mountain Parkway, Valencia. www.sixflags.com/magicmountain/events/coca-cola-july-4th-fest
- July 4th Fireworks Spectacular at the Hollywood Bowl: Music from Kool & the Gang and Thomas Wilkins conducts the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra in patriotic music favorites, 7:30 p.m. July 3-4. Tickets $26 and up. 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood. 323-850-2000. www.hollywoodbowl.com
- Third of July Fireworks Extravaganza in Moorpark: Gates open, 4 p.m. Concerts, 5 p.m. (the band Ignition) and 7:30 p.m. (the band Young Dempsey). Flag presentation, 6:45 p.m. Fireworks, 9 p.m. Bring a blanket or low-back lawn chair and picnic. Food court. Admission, $5 for all ages including infants. Tickets need to be purchased in advance (no ticket sales at the door). Limited parking at the park; fee for parking. Arroyo Vista Community Park, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark. 805-517-6300. www.moorparkca.gov. Details about the event here: bit.ly/2TB41Ar
- Ojai 4th of July Celebration (but on the July 3): Music by the band CVR with special guest Ruben Duarte Jr., food trucks and fireworks, 5:30 p.m. Bring a blanket or low-back chair. No alcohol, glass or pets. Tickets $10; $5 children; $25 for family of four. All tickets must be purchased in advance (no tickets sold at the door). Nordhoff High School, football stadium, 1401 Maricopa Highway. Details on the event here: www.4thofjulyinojai.com/fireworks-info. Purchase tickets in advance in Ojai at: American Hay, 101 W. Short St. or Attitude Adjustment Shoppe, 1129 Maricopa Highway. To purchase tickets in advance online: bit.ly/35tjQfg
- Universal Studios Hollywood: The theme park will have a fireworks display around 9 p.m. Hours, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. July 4. Tickets $99 and up for California resident online; $109 and up general admission online; check website for other ticket prices including Universal Express for bypassing general queue at most rides and shows. Parking $28 and up ($10 after 5 p.m.). 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City. General information, 800-864-8377; Tickets, 866-258-6546. www.universalstudioshollywood.com
- Simi Valley Days Foundation’s All American Fireworks Show: Event includes food trucks and vendor marketplace, 2-8 p.m. Hannah Rose is scheduled to sing “The Star-Spangled Banner” and country music singer Justin Honsinger is scheduled to perform. Fireworks, 9 p.m. July 4. Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, 5005 E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. Find updates on the event here: www.facebook.com/SimiValleyDays/
- Councilman Bob Blumenfield’s July 4th Extravaganza: Concert with Beatles tribute band Ticket to Ride and the band Illunis, 6 p.m. July 4. Fireworks, around 9 p.m. Free admission. Reserved seats (with or without parking) are donations to Valley Cultural Foundation: reserved seat, $20; reserved seat and parking, $35; VIP backstage seating and parking, $100. Check website for parking tips and security rules (including five designated points of entry to the park). Warner Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. 818-704-1358. www.valleycultural.org/concerts_events/july-4th-extravaganza
- LA Giltinis at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum: The major league rugby team, Los Angeles’ newest professional sports team, plays the NOLA Gold, 7 p.m. July 4. The game is followed by a fireworks show. Admission $20 and up. Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, 3911 Figueroa St., Los Angeles. www.giltinis.com
- AmericaFest at the Rose Bowl: Program, 7 p.m. July 4 (details to be announced). Fireworks, 9 p.m. Doors open, 5:30 p.m. Tickets $20 and up. Parking $47 and up. 1001 Rose Bowl Drive. 626-577-3100. www.rosebowlstadium.com; rosebowlstadium.com/events/details/204/the-95th-annual-americafest
- City of Calabasas 4th of July Hometown Celebration: Gates open, 6 p.m. July 4; concert with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, 7:15 p.m.; fireworks, 9 p.m. Bring your own blanket or low-back chair. Bring your own picnic or snacks (little or no concessions this year). Admission $10 in advance (no ticket sales at the two ticket selling locations or at the door on July 4). Ticket sale locations: Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center, 23400 Park Sorrento (8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday only); Juan Bautista de Anza Park, 3701 Lost Hills Road (9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday). Check website for parking, prohibited items and other rules. Calabasas High School, football field, 22855 Mulholland Highway. www.cityofcalabasas.com. Details about the event here: bit.ly/3wwS3GN
- Burbank 4th of July Fireworks Display: The City’s Starlight Bowl cancelled the annual July 4 concert but invites the community to watch a fireworks display, launching off from the Starlight Bowl area, from the surrounding area (near the Starlight Bowl on Lockheed View Drive), 9 p.m. 818-238-5300. www.starlightbowl.com
- City of Camarillo Park & Watch Fireworks Show: Fireworks, 9 p.m. July 4(listen to musical soundtrack on KBBY-95.1 or online at 951kbby.com). Free admission. Watch from parking lots at Camarillo Premium Outlets (740 E. Ventura Blvd.) or surrounding area. Parking is first come, first served. www.ci.camarillo.ca.us/calendar.php. Details here: bit.ly/2TxmXA5
- City of Glendale – Jewel City Sparkles Fireworks Show: Watch from areas surrounding Brand Boulevard and Harvard Street, 9 p.m. July 4 (no tickets required). Co-sponsored by Caruso. 818-548-2792. bit.ly/3gC5EqR
- Crescenta Valley Fireworks Association July 4 Fireworks: The association is presenting a fireworks show but this year spectators will watch from areas around Crescenta Valley High School, 2900 Community Ave., La Crescenta — not on the field — at 9 p.m. July 4. 818-248-2271. www.cvfireworks.com
- Marina del Rey’s Fourth of July Fireworks: The fireworks display will be launched from a barge off of the Marina’s south jetty, 9 p.m. July 4. Viewing areas include Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way and Fisherman’s Village, 13755 Fiji Way (synchronized music at both locations). Check website for harbor side dinner and parking tips. Also, view from a special July 4 cruise from City Cruises (citycruises.com). Many surrounding roads close at 1 p.m. Fireworks are visible from Dockweiler Beach, Playa Vista and Venice Pier. www.visitmarinadelrey.com/events/july-4-fireworks-marina-del-rey
- Palisades Fireworks Spectacular: Gates open, 8 p.m. July 4 and fireworks, 9 p.m. Bring a blanket to sit on (no chairs allowed). No food or drinks allowed, and there will be no food or drink sales; see the facts here: palisades4th.com/fireworks/fireworks-faq. Tickets $5; free for ages 6 and younger. No ticket sales at the door. Purchase tickets in advance here: palisades4th.com/fireworks/. Palisades Charter High School, baseball field, 15777 Bowdoin Street, Pacific Palisades. bit.ly/3vyQ2sj.
- Drive-Up Fourth of July Spectacular at Shepherd Church: Stay in your car to watch the fireworks that begin at sunset (about 9 p.m.). Music and announcements on 87.9 radio. No tailgating. Click on the parking map tab on the website.19700 Rinaldi St., Porter Ranch. 818-831-9333. www.shepherdchurch.com/4th
- Fireworks Spectacular in Thousand Oaks: Conejo Recreation & Park District and the City of Thousand Oaks presents fireworks, 9 p.m. July 4. Listen to synchronized music from KHAY-100.7 FM radio. Viewing spots include: Janss Marketplace, Hillcrest Drive and Moorpark Road; The Oaks, 350 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. 805-495-6471. www.crpd.org/events/fourth-of-july-activities; www.crpd.org/calendar/fireworks-spectacular/
- City of Santa Clarita’s Spirit of America Fireworks Show: View the display around 9:15 p.m. July 4. Fireworks will be launched near the corner of Citrus Street and Magic Mountain Parkway. Listen to synchronized music from KHTS-98.1 FM or 1220 AM radio. 661-259-2489. Details here: bit.ly/3wzM0RB