America celebrates its 239th birthday on July 4th, and celebrations will take place across the nation with spectacular light shows. The annual festivities are not limited to fireworks, but include musical performances, games, food trucks, and activities for children. Los Angeles will be displaying fireworks in a number of locations - so be sure to catch one - as no celebration is complete without it!
For the biggest fireworks display in Southern California, the Rose Bowl is the perfect place to celebrate Independence Day. The Rose Bowl will also feature motorcycle stunts and performances, as well as Beatles and Elvis tribute performances.
A number of of activities are lined up for everyone before the biggest blast that will happen at 9 p.m.
Grand Park
200 N. Grand Avenue, downtown L.A.

Events from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Live musical performance, DJ, food trucks, live paintings. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m.
More info: www.grandparkla.org
Marina Del Rey
Fisherman's Village 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey
Burton Chace Park 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey; and Marina Beach
Mother's Beach 4101 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey.
Fireworks begin at 9 p.m.
More info: www.visitmarinadelrey.com
Rose Bowl
1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena
Events: motorcycle stunt performances, Elvis and Beatles music, outdoor screening of Despicable Me 2. Fireworks 9 p.m.
More info: www.rosebowlstadium.com
Hollywood Bowl
2301 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles
Events: patrioric music, orchestra. Fireworks 7:30 p.m.
More info: www.hollywoodbowl.com
Redondo Beach
200 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach
Events: patriotic music, kids activities, food and concerts. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m.
More info: www.redondofireworks.com
Pacific Palisades
5777 Bowdoin St., Pacific Palisades
Events: musical performances, food trucks. Fireworks 9 p.m.
More info: www.palisadesparade.com
Culver City
9000 Overland Avenue, Culver City
Events: food trucks, raffles, carnival games, musical bands,
More info: www.culvercityfireworksshow.com