5 Best Fireworks in Los Angeles

For the best works around

By: Deena Nissley

Hollywood: Hollywood Bowl
LA Philharmonic Orchestra presented by Vince Gill
Three-peat: Catch the show on July 2nd, 3rd or 4th.
Fri-Sun 7:30p; fireworks to follow. Hollywood Bowl (323-850-2000). Tickets $21 and up here.

Redondo Beach: Red, White, and Blue Lagoon
Come early to snag seats for the best view next to the lagoon. Stay late to dance to live music by two local bands.
Kid-tastic: All day long there are fun events for kids (free admission for kids 3 and under).
Sun 2-10:30p, fireworks at 9p. 200 Portofino Way. $22 and up for lagoon seating here.

Echo Park: Dodger Stadium
If one night of fireworks isn’t enough, buy a ticket to Monday’s Dodgers-Marlins game to enjoy the post-game pyrotechnics.
Field seats: There’s no bad seat in the house since you’ll be seeing the show from the grass.
Mon 6:10p. Dodger Stadium. (323-224-1500). $12 and up here.

San Fernando: San Fernando Recreation Park
A family-friendly show (no smoking, no drinking), with mariachi masters and a pyromusical blowout in English and Spanish.
Classic cars: They’ll be on display all day, with a trophy ceremony at 2p.
10a-11p; fireworks at 9p. 208 Park Ave. (818-898-1290). Free.

Anaheim: Disneyland
Disney knows how to put on a show, and their fireworks never disappoint. The best view is from in front of Sleeping Beauty’s Castle.
Double Dose: After the finale, head to the river in Frontierland for more pyrotechnics.
Sun 8a-midnight; fireworks at 9:30p. Disneyland (714-781-4565). $72 and up here.