FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR — The Hollywood Bowl’s July 4th Fireworks Spectacular will take place July 2, 3 and 4 at 7:30 p.m. The three-night event will feature a performance by the Los Angeles Philharmonic, conducted by John Morris Russell with special guest John Fogerty. The event will take place at 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood. Information: (213) 972-3034.

PARTY — The Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce will present a Fireworks & Seaside Lagoon Party, 2 to 11 p.m., at Seaside Lagoon, 200 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach. Swimming, “Mad Science” workshops and shows, puppets, July 4th arts and crafts, and an obstacle course are a few of the activities that will be available during the day. Tickets are $12 to $22 and table sponsorship options are available. Information: (310) 207-5663, www.redondofireworks. com/index.php.

JAZZ — Los Angeles City Councilman Bernard C. Parks and the City of Los Angeles Cultural Affairs Department will present an afternoon of jazz in Leimert Park. The event will take place July 4, 1 to 5 p.m., at the Leimert Park Farmer’s Market, 43rd Street and Degnan Boulevard, Los Angeles. Vendors will be available, and many Leimert Park merchants will also be open. Information: (323) 293-9467. 

PICNIC — A Fourth of July picnic will take place at 10 a.m. at the Cali-Camp on Big Rock Ranch, 1717 Old Topanga Canyon Road, Topanga. The picnic will be hosted by Safety Harbor Kids, and proceeds will help send SHK’s foster, orphan and homeless children to a day camp. Information: (800) 277-0497.

FESTIVAL — “Americafest 2009” will feature fireworks, performances by Drum Corps International, crafts, an XBOX 360 pavilion and inflatable rides. The festival, which will be hosted by the Rose Bowl, will include a food court, opening at 2 p.m., and the stadium gates will open at 6 p.m. Opening ceremonies begin at 6:50 p.m. and the fireworks display at 9:05 p.m. The event will be at 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena. Information: (626) 440-9731.

4TH AT MONTEREY — The City of Monterey Park’s Fourth of July celebration, themed “My American Dream,” will feature performances by the Monterey Park Concert Band, 1950s and ’60s singing group The Wonderelles, and the Rudy Macias Band. A ceremony to honor new U.S. citizens, members of the U.S. military and their families will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the amphitheater. A Golden Stars sky diving team demonstration will take place at 8 p.m. And a fireworks show starts at 9 p.m. The festivities will take place at Barnes Park, 350 S. McPherrin Ave., Monterey Park. Information: (626) 307-1388.

4TH AT PORTER RANCH — A Fourth of July fireworks show will be held at 3 p.m. at Shepherd at the Hills in Porter Ranch. Highlights include face painting, an indoor show, food and fireworks at dusk. Festivities will take place at 19700 Rinaldi St., Porter Ranch. Information: (818) 831-9333.

50TH FIREWORKS SHOW — The Long Beach Firemen’s Memorial Association will hold its 50th annual fireworks show with live entertainment at 6 p.m., and the fireworks show at 9 p.m. The event will take place at the Long Beach Veterans Stadium, 5000 Lew Davis St., Long Beach. Information: (562) 570-5333.

4TH NEAR THE SEA — A Fourth of July fireworks display will be held, with pyrotechnics launched from a barge near Fisherman’s Village, at 9 p.m. The event, sponsored by the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors, will take place at 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey. Information: (310) 305-9503.

COMPETITION — “Muscle Beach” will celebrate its 75th anniversary/Diamond Jubilee at the 2009 Mr. & Ms. Muscle Beach Bodybuilding, Figure, and Bikini Competition July 4, at the Venice Beach Recreation Center, 1800 Ocean Front Walk, Venice. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.; prejudging starts at 10 a.m.; a parade of athletes and the presentation of colors by a U.S. Army color guard will be at 1 p.m., followed by the finals which will continue until about 5 p.m. The entry fee is $80 per participant and admission is free for spectators. There will be on-site exhibits from companies in the health and fitness industry, along with educational materials, giveaways and more. The event will be presented by Joe Wheatley Productions. Information: (818) 922-4626, http://musclebeachvenice. com/events/MrandMrsMuscleBeach/.

COMMUNITY CELEBRATION — Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro will hold its 59th annual 4th of July community celebration and fireworks show at 9 a.m. with tours of a trio of U.S. Coast Guard cutters, followed by the ringing of the Korean Friendship Bell in Angels Gate Park at 10 a.m. Activities on the beach will begin at noon and include performances by San Pedro-area bands and other artists. There will also be armed forces and Coast Guard demonstrations, and displays by the Los Angeles City Fire Department’s firefighting boat. The opening ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. At 7 p.m., the Golden State Pops Orchestra will play a variety of AmericanaCabrillo Beach is at 3800 Stephen M. White Dr., San Pedro, near the Port of Los Angeles. Information: (310) 548-7401. music, leading up to the fireworks show at 9 p.m. Alcohol, barbecues and fireworks are prohibited and will be confiscated, and both vehicles and coolers are subject to search.