Celebrate Independence Day 2017 with fireworks shows, parades and patriotic concerts. Here is a sampling of regional events in Los Angeles, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties.

JULY 2-4

HOLLYWOOD

July 4 Fireworks Spectacular with Pentatonix, the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra and the U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West: Concert begins, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $18 and up (plus fees). 2301 N. Highland Ave. 323-850-2000. www.hollywoodbowl.com

JULY 3

MOORPARK

Third of July Fireworks Extravaganza: Gates open, 3:45 p.m. Concerts by Ignition, 5, and Sound Effect, 7:30 p.m. Flag presentation, 6:45 p.m. Fireworks, 9 p.m. Bring blanket or low-back lawn chair and picnic. Food court. Admission $5; free for ages 4 and younger. Fees for children’s activities. Arroyo Vista Community Park, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road. 805-517-6300. www.moorparkca.gov

JULY 4

BURBANK

An American Celebration at the Starlight Bowl: The Company Men and Grooveline perform, 6:30 p.m. Fireworks, 9 p.m. Tickets $20-$25. No ticket sales on July 4. Parking opens 4:30 p.m. ($8, cash only). Gates open, 5:30 p.m. 1249 Lockheed View Drive. 818-238-5300. www.starlightbowl.com

CALABASAS

Calabasas Fireworks Spectacular: Event includes crafts, food, games and music, 5-8:30 p.m. Fireworks, 9 p.m. Tickets $10. No ticket sales on July 4. Ticket sale locations: Calabasas City Hall, 100 Civic Center Way (818-224-1600); Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center, 23400 Park Sorrento (cash or check only); and Juan Bautista de Anza Park, 3701 Lost Hills Road (check only). Bring blanket or low-back chair. Check website for parking and rules. Calabasas High School, 22855 Mulholland Highway. www.cityofcalabasas.com

CAMARILLO

Camarillo High School: Pleasant Valley Lion’s Club and the City of Camarillo present the event with children’s activities and live music by the Camarillo Community Band. Gates open, 4 p.m. Fireworks, 9 p.m. Bring a blanket or low-back chair. Food available for purchase or bring your own picnic. No alcohol. No pets. Tickets $2; free for ages 5 and younger (cash only). Football field, 4660 Mission Oaks Blvd. 805-383-5696. www.ci.camarillo.ca.us/City%20Manager/July%204th%20Website%20Flyer.pdf

LA CRESCENTA

Crescenta Valley Fireworks Association Festival and Fireworks: Children’s activities, food and music. Gates open, 4 p.m. (gates close, 8:30 p.m.). Fireworks, after 9 p.m. Admission $7 until July 3; $10 at the door; free for ages 7 and younger (first come, first served for tickets at the gate on July 4). Check website for advance ticket sale locations (recommended). Crescenta Valley High School, 2900 Community Ave. (entrance on Ramsdell Avenue). 818-248-2271. www.cvfireworks.com

LANCASTER

Professional Bull Riders Show and Fireworks Extravaganza: Food and live music, 4-8:30 p.m. (outside of the grandstand area). Professional Bull Riders Touring Pro Division, 7 p.m. (661-575-9800; www.showdownrodeo.com). Fireworks, after 9:30 p.m. Reserved grandstand tickets for bull-riding show, $15-$30 (see website). Free fireworks viewing areas are south of the grandstand (show ticket required for grandstand seating for fireworks). Parking $5. Antelope Valley Fairgrounds, 2551 W. Ave. H. 661-723-6077. www.avfair.com

LOS ANGELES

El Sereno Independence Day Parade and Concert and Fireworks Show: Parade, 10 a.m. Route: Van Horne Avenue and Huntington Drive, to North Eastern Avenue, North Eastern to El Sereno Park, 4721 Klamath Place (619-739-1786; www.facebook.com/elsereno.bicentennial). Concert with a Pretenders tribute band and the Spazmatics, an 80s tribute band and other activities, 4-9 p.m. Fireworks, after 9 p.m., at the park. www.josehuizar.com

Fourth of July Community Festival and Fireworks Show at Exposition Park: Games, food, music and rides, noon-10 p.m. International fireworks, 9 p.m. South lawn (Bill Robertson Lane) at Exposition Park, 700 Exposition Park Drive. 213 473-7009. www.the-new-ninth.com

Grand Park + The Music Center’s 4th of July Block Party: Activities, live music and food vendors on five city blocks (Spring Street to Grand Avenue and Temple to Second streets), 2-9:30 p.m. Fireworks, 9 p.m. Music stages (between Broadway and Spring Street) and on Grand Park’s Performance Lawn (between Grand Avenue and Hill Street). Check website for lineup. Free admission. No alcohol or outside beverages allowed (free water filling station for empty, nonglass bottles) and no chairs. Check website for parking and transportation options, other rules and park map. 200 N. Grand Ave. grandparkla.org

LA Freedom Festival: Iranian-American comedian Max Amini is master of ceremonies for the unveiling of the Freedom Sculpture, by artist Cecil Balmond, at a street party that includes music by international singers Ebi and Arash plus international food and fireworks, 5:30-10 p.m. Free. Santa Monica Boulevard between Avenue of the Stars and Century Park East. farhang.org/events/festival/la-freedom-festival

Dodgers vs Arizona Diamondbacks: Game begins, 6:10 p.m. Fireworks show after the game. Purchase ticket through this link to receive a Dodgers’ Fourth of July tee shirt (special event package ticket). Tickets $35 and up. 1000 Vin Scully Ave. 866-363-4377. atmlb.com/2tT5Q9J

MARINA DEL REY

Fireworks display: 9 p.m. 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 cruise options and parking tips. 424-526-7900. www.visitmarinadelrey.com

NEWHALL

Old Town Newhall Fourth of July Parade: The Veluzat Family from Melody Ranch are the grand marshals for the parade with the theme “The Emblems of the Land I Love,” 9 a.m. Main Street at Fifth to Lyons Avenue, west on Lyons, north to Orchard Village Road and 16th Street. www.scvparade.com

OJAI

Ojai 4th of July Parade and Fireworks: Parade, 10 a.m. Route begins on Ojai Avenue at Country Club Road, on Ojai to Park Road (Libbey Park). Concert with Unusual Suspects, 6 p.m. Fireworks, 9:15 p.m. Gates open, 5 p.m. Bring blanket or low-back chair. No alcohol, glass or pets. Tickets $10; $5 children. Nordhoff High School, stadium, 1401 Maricopa Highway. www.4thofjulyinojai.com

OXNARD

Fireworks by the Sea and Children’s Parade: Channel Islands Harbor activities include a children’s parade, 10:30 a.m. (Albacore Way at Harbor Boulevard, north on Harbor to Cabezone Circle). Marine Emporium Landing offers craft market, inflatables, rock wall climbing and food booths. 4th of July Electric Boat Parade cruises around the harbor, 6 p.m. (Frank Laza, 805-985-4563). Fireworks, 9 p.m. Check website for best viewing locations. 3600 Harbor Blvd. www.channelislandsharbor.org

PACIFIC PALISADES

Pacific Palisades Fourth of July Parade and Palisades Rocks the Fourth Concert and Fireworks: Parade opens with skydivers, 1:50 p.m.; starts 2 p.m. (Via de la Paz to Sunset Boulevard, east on Sunset to Drummond Street). Covered grandstand parade seating ($50, purchase on the website). Palisades Rocks the Fourth concerts, 4 and 6 p.m. Fireworks, 9 p.m. Gates open, 5 p.m. Bring blanket or low-back chair. Tickets for fireworks show $10; free for ages 6 and younger (ticket is required for children from the website). Palisades Charter High School, baseball field, 15777 Bowdoin Street. www.palisadesrocksthefourth.org

PASADENA

AmericaFest at the Rose Bowl: Entertainment, 7 p.m. Fireworks, 9 p.m. Preshow fun zone outside the stadium, 2 p.m. Doors open, 5:30 p.m. Tickets $15-$30. 1001 Rose Bowl Drive. 626-577-3100. www.rosebowlstadium.com

POMONA

Kaboom at Fairplex: Show includes Monster Truck, Big Air Freestyle Motocross and the Human Cannonball, 8. Fireworks, 9:20 p.m. Tickets $18.50-$27.50; check website for buffet option tickets with seats on terrace and box seats). Parking through Gate 17 on Fairplex Drive, 5 p.m. ($10). 1101 W. McKinley Ave. 909-623-3111. www.fairplex.com

PORTER RANCH

Fourth of July Spectacular at Shepherd Church: Americana-style music and children’s activities. Fireworks, around 9 p.m. Doors open, 4:30. Bring blanket or low-back chair. Food available for purchase or bring your own. Check website for updates, driving and parking tips (no parking on the church parking lot). No alcohol, animals or glass bottles. 19700 Rinaldi St. 818-831-9333. www.shepherdchurch.com/4th

SANTA BARBARA

Fourth of July Celebration: Spirit of ‘76 parade, 1 p.m. on State Street beginning at Micheltorena Street, south on State to Cota Street (805-259-4394; www.pcvf.org). Stearns Wharf Merchants Association: music, food and shopping vendors, noon-9 p.m. Fireworks on West Beach area, 9 p.m. Check website for parking tips. Cabrillo Boulevard. 805-897-1962. www.santabarbaraca.gov/gov/depts/waterfront/events/july4.asp

SIMI VALLEY

Fourth of July Celebration at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library: Event includes crafts, old-fashioned games and patriotic music, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free for outdoor activities; admission to museum exhibits $29 ages 18-61; $26 ages 62 and older; $19 ages 11-17; $16 ages 3-10 (includes “Titanic” exhibit). 40 Presidential Drive. 805-522-2977. www.reaganlibrary.com

Stars & Stripes Fireworks Festival: Two-day event: Festival includes carnival rides and bands, 3-10 p.m. July 3 ($5 admission on July 3; $20 for carnival rides wristband). July 4 includes children’s activities, crafts, games, music, rides and vendors, noon-9 p.m. Fireworks, after 9 p.m. Free admission; $20 for carnival rides wristband. Cash only event. Bring blanket or low-back chair. Check website for parking tips. Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, 5005 E. Los Angeles Ave. 805-390-3244. www.simivalleyrotary.org

STUDIO CITY

Studio City Chamber of Commerce 4th of July Fireworks and VIP Celebration: Soundstage activities and dinner with rooftop fireworks viewing, 6 p.m. Admission $125; $60 ages 3-12 (must be purchased in advance). CBS Studio Center, 4024 Radford Ave. www.studiocitychamber.com

SUNLAND-TUJUNGA

Sunland-Tujunga Independence Day Parade: The Rotary Club of Sunland-Tujunga and Shadow Hills presents the 80th annual Fourth of July parade, 10 a.m. Route: Mount Gleason Avenue at Foothill Boulevard, west on Foothill to Sunland Boulevard (Sunland Park and Recreation Center). www.facebook.com/Sunlandrotary

THOUSAND OAKS

Independence Day Concert: The Walking Phoenixes, a Johnny Cash tribute band, 5 p.m. Conejo Community Park, 1175 Hendrix Ave. 805-495-2163. www.crpd.org

Fireworks Spectacular at Janss Marketplace: Space Oddity, a tribute to David Bowie, concert on the parking structure rooftop, 6:30 p.m. (wristband distribution begins at 3 p.m. at the event headquarters near Burlington and Payless). Fireworks, 9 p.m. Radio KNJR (107.9) will have synchronized music. Viewing spots include: Janss Marketplace, Hillcrest Drive and Moorpark Road; The Oaks, 350 W. Hillcrest Drive. www.janssmarketplace.net

TUJUNGA

Family Fireworks Festival at Verdugo Hills High School: Children’s activities, food trucks and music. Gates open, 5, and close at 8:30 p.m. Fireworks, after 9 p.m. Tickets $6 in advance (online to July 3); $8 at the door. Turner Stadium, 10625 Plainview Ave. (enter from Hillrose Avenue). www.sunlandtujungafireworks.com

VALENCIA

City of Santa Clarita Fourth of July Fireworks Show at Westfield Valencia Town Center: 9:15 p.m. 24201 W. Valencia Blvd. City of Santa Clarita, 661-259-2489. bit.ly/2s0445b

VENTURA

Fourth of July Children’s Push-Em Pull-Em Parade and Street Fair: Ventura East Rotary Club sponsors the decorated bicycles and wagons parade, 10 a.m. (assemble, 9:30 a.m.). Route: from Memorial Park, Crimea and Main streets, westbound on Main. Street fair includes arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment and food booths, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (on Main Street from Fir Street to Mission Park area). Check website for musical acts and map. 805-654-7749. www.cityofventura.net/streetfairs

Ventura Fourth of July Fireworks Show and Family Picnic: Rotary Club of Ventura presents the event with children’s activities and entertainment, 5 p.m. Fireworks, around 9 p.m. Food vendors or bring your own picnic. Tickets No alcohol, no glass and no pets. Ventura College Athletic Fields, 4667 Telegraph Road. www.venturafireworks.com

WESTLAKE VILLAGE

Fourth of July Pancake Breakfast and Family Parade: Boy Scout Troop 752 serves breakfast, 8 a.m. at 4415 Lakeview Canyon Road ($5). The 48th annual 4th of July Parade, with red, white and blue decorated bicycles, strollers and wagons, begins 9:45 a.m. at the breakfast site and proceeds on Agoura Road to Berniece Bennett Park, 31800 Village Center Drive. Activities at the park include a flag retirement ceremony by Boy Scout Troop 485, games and food for purchase 10 a.m.-noon. 818-706-1613. www.wlv.org

Fireworks Celebration in Westlake Village: 9:10 p.m. Main viewing location is Westlake Village Golf Course Driving Range: gates open, 5; food trucks and music, 6 p.m. (4812 Lakeview Canyon Road). Other viewing location: Calvary Community Church with gates open for entertainment 6 p.m. (5495 Via Rocas). Check website for viewing details. 818-706-1613. www.wlv.org

WOODLAND HILLS

Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza: Event includes arts and crafts vendors and music by the San Fernando Valley Symphony, 6 p.m. Fireworks, around 9 p.m. Free; reserved seating $10; backstage seating $100. Check website for parking tips and new rules. Warner Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd. 818-704-1358. www.valleycultural.org

JULY 9

AGOURA HILLS

Summer Concerts in the Park: Hollywood U2, a tribute to U2, 6 p.m.; fireworks, around 9 p.m. Free/donation $2. Food for sale, 5 p.m. Chumash Park, 5550 Medea Valley Drive. 818-597-7361. www.agourahillsrec.org

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