FOURTH OF JULY EVENTS.

Byline: -- Simone Schramm Trimm

ARCADIA

Cal Phil Festival on the Green presents ``American Celebration'' featuring guest artist pianist Bryan Pezzone, 7:30 p.m. July 1 (free) at the L.A. County Botanic Garden, 301 N. Baldwin Ave. RSVP required. [phone].

BURBANK

The Starlight Bowl presents The Sounds of American Music featuring the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, the Drifters, the Crew Cuts, The DeMarche Sisters and Mary Lou Metzger. Gates open at 6 p.m. July 4 ($5 parking; $7 to $17 admission). Concert starts at 6:30. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. Starlight Bowl, 1249 Lockheed View Drive. [phone]. www.starlightbowl.com.

CAMARILLO

Fireworks display begins at 9 p.m. July 4 in Freedom Park at Camarillo Airport, Pleasant Valley Road and Eubanks Street. Free.

CASTAIC

A pyro-musical featuring fireworks from the Pyro-Spectaculars. Before the fireworks show, there will be food vendors and live music. The park will open at its normal time July 4, but lower lake entrances will close at 1:30 p.m., and the west ramp will close at 3:30 p.m. Gates will reopen at 5:30 p.m. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. Admission is $10, free for children 5 and under. RVs, truck-bed passengers and pets not permitted. Castaic Lake Recreation Area, 32132 Castaic Lake Drive. [phone].

CHANNEL ISLANDS HARBOR

Ninth annual Fourth of July Fireworks by the Sea, with arts and crafts, live music, children's games and activities, a petting zoo and food booths at Fisherman's Wharf, Harbor Landing and the Marine Emporium Landing. The day kicks off with a 10K and 5 K Fun Run/Walk. 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. July 4. Fourth of July Parade starts at 11 a.m. Registration for the run/walk begins at 7 a.m. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. Free. [phone]. For maps and directions, visit www.channelislandsharbor.org.

HOLLYWOOD

A Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular with Timothy Muffitt conducting and special guest Kenny Loggins. 7:30 p.m. July 2-4 ($8 to $145). Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave. [phone]. www.hollywoodbowl.com.

LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE

Descanso Gardens presents an old-fashioned ``All American Favorite Food'' picnic. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 4 on the Main Lawn. Enjoy watermelon, hot dogs, apple pie and other American favorites. Price of food items are not included in garden admission. $7 adults, $5 seniors and students, $2 children 6 to 12, free for members and children 5 and younger. Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Drive. [phone]. www.descansogardens.org.

LAKE VIEW TERRACE

Hansen Dam's annual Independence Day celebration featuring music, food, booths and more. Fireworks begin after dark. Noon to 10 p.m. July 4. Free ($5 parking per day. 17770 Foothill Blvd., Lake View Terrace. [phone]. www.hansen4th.com.

LANCASTER

Fourth of July Celebration, with entertainment and fireworks. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. July 4, entertainment begins at 7 p.m., fireworks begin at 9 p.m. at the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds at Avenue H and the Antelope Valley Freeway. Free. [phone]. www.cityoflancasterca.org.

LONG BEACH

The Aquarium of the Pacific offers a barbecue and live music, with extended aquarium hours for nocturnal touring. 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. July 4; a special barbecue picnic on the front lawn will take place from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Cost is $23.50 for adults, $17.50 for children (includes discounted admission to the museum). A special barbecue menu at Harbor Terrace for $13.50 for adults, $7.50 for children. The City of Long Beach fireworks can easily be seen from the Harbor Terrace. 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach. [phone]. www.aquariumofpacific.org.

``July 4th at the Queen Mary'' featuring the Queen Mary Kids Run, Radio Disney Entertains, Wild Child (a Jim Morrison tribute) and The Long Run (an Eagles tribute). View fireworks over the bay from the deck. Kids Run takes place 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. July 4; Radio Disney performs noon to 3 p.m. July 3-4; Wild Child performs 5 to 7 p.m. July 3; The Long Run performs 5 to 7 p.m. July 4. General admission is $35.95, $22.95 for seniors and military, $14.95 for children ages 5 to 11. Concert and tour packages also available. 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach. [phone]. www.queenmary.com.

LOS ANGELES

``Salute Los Angeles Day'' featuring Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa as the honorary chair and Councilman Jose Huizar as the event host. Features live entertainment, cannon and musket fire, authentic historical reenactments, blacksmiths, children's collage making, food and more. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 4 (free) at El Pueblo Historical Monument on Olvera Street, Los Angeles. [phone].

Vision Outside Fourth of July Jazz and Blues Festival featuring blues and jazz music, arts and crafts, face painting and more. 1 to 7 p.m. July 4. Admission is free. Vision Theatre back lot, 3341 W. 43rd Place, Los Angeles. [phone]. www.culturela.org.

MARINA DEL REY

A fireworks show choreographed to patriotic music (simulcast with KXLU-FM 88.9). Music will also be played in Burton Chase Park, 13650 Mindanao Way. Fireworks can also be viewed at Fisherman's Village, 13755 Fiji Way. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. July 4. Free. [phone]. www.visitthemarina.com.

MOORPARK

Arroyo Vista Community Park presents an American Independence celebration featuring musical entertainment, a vintage plane fly-over and the Brigade of the American Revolution performing colonial life re-enactments. Festivities begin at 4 p.m. July 3, with fireworks at 9 p.m. Intersection of Tierra Rejada Road and Countrywood Drive. Admission is $2. [phone].

PALMDALE

The Bytes will perform a variety of pop songs, followed by a fireworks show. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. July 4, fireworks begin at 9 p.m. Free. Palmdale High School's Riewer Field, 20th Street East. [phone]. www.cityofpalmdale.org/departments.

PASADENA

The 80th annual AmericaFest Fourth of July Celebration. There will also be an outside Barbecue Festival during the day. Festival Food Court opens at 11 a.m. July 4. Stadium gates open at 6 p.m. Opening Ceremonies with military flyover begin at 6:40 p.m. Fireworks display begins at 9 p.m. Admission is $10, free for children 5 and under. Rose Bowl, 1001 Rose Bowl Drive. [phone]. www.rosebowlstadium.com/rosebowl_4.htm.

POMONA

Kaboom: Spirit of America will feature a pre-fireworks show with monster trucks and extreme air motorcycles. 8 to 10 p.m. July 4. Admission is $19.50 for reserved seats, $16 for trackside bleacher seats, $12 for general admission seating and free for children 2 and younger. Parking is at Gate 17 on Fairplex Drive. Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave. [phone]. www.fairplex.com or www.ticketmaster.com.

PORTER RANCH

Shepherd of the Hills Church will host its eighth annual Fourth of July Spectacular with an aerial fireworks display and a concert titled ``From Generation to Generation.'' A special children's program takes place in the Family Life Center each hour. Gates open at 4 p.m. July 4. 19700 Rinaldi St. Surrounding streets will be closed to traffic at 6 p.m. July 4. Free. Fireworks start shortly after nightfall. [phone].

SANTA CLARITA

Fourth of July 2006. Fireworks display starts at 9:15 p.m. July 4. Park and view sites will be located at the Westfield Valencia Town Center, 24201 Valencia Blvd., Valencia. Special viewing area at The Greens at Valencia will also feature an old-fashioned Fourth of July barbecue and live band. Bring your blanket for prime viewing on the putting course (call for reservations). Free. [phone]. www.santa-claritacom/fourth.

Independence Classic Day 5K Road Race featuring over 500 participants. Includes a 5K race, 5K non-competative walk and Kids' K Fun Run. Also features raffle prizes and more. Race day registration begins at 7 a.m. at Newhall Park near the starting line on Dalbey. The Kids' K starts at 8:30 a.m., with the Run/Walk starting at 9 a.m. July 4. Race registration is $30, $20 for the Kids' K with shirt.

Santa Clarita Fourth of July Parade featuring actor Morgan Woodard as the grand marshal. The theme of the parade is ``Celebrating the New Frontier.'' Event features a variety of things including fire personnel, horses and floats. 9:45 a.m. July 4 in Old Town Newhall. Free. www.scvparade.com.

SIMI VALLEY

Ronald Reagan Presidential Library's annual Fourth of July Celebration featuring music, games, presidential look-alikes, face painting and storytelling. Activities are free; regular admission applies for visitors who also visit the museum exhibits. 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. [phone]. www.reaganfoundation.org.

Rancho Santa Susana Community Park presents The Fourth of July Concert and Fireworks Show. Performers include The Young Dubliners, Merchants of Moonshine, Shawn Berry, Exit and In Memory. Gates open at 1 p.m. Entertainment begins at 3 p.m. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. July 4. 5005 Los Angeles Ave.

STUDIO CITY

Studio City Chamber of Commerce and CBS Studio Center and Children of the Night present the 2006 Fourth of July Fireworks Festival featuring music by The Cody Bryant Show, Alana Sweetwater, The Beach Toys, the Heavysteppers and Makadoutious, the state-champion hip-hop dance squad. Also features a food court and a children's fun zone. 5 to 9 p.m. July 4. Admission is $15 for adults, $8 for children 12 and under, free for children under 5. CBS Studio Center, 4024 Radford Ave., Studio City. [phone]. www.studiocitychamber.com.

THOUSAND OAKS

Summer 2006 Concerts in the Park will feature the Conejo Pops Orchestra performing a program of patriotic and American music. 5 p.m. July 4. Admission is free; donations are encouraged. Conejo Community Park, 1175 Hendirx Ave. [phone]. www.hillcrestarts.com.

Fireworks display begins at 9 p.m. July 4 on the hilltop behind The Oaks Mall on Hillcrest Drive between Lynn and Wilbur roads.

VENICE

Venice Beach presents its annual Mr. and Ms. Muscle Beach Venice Bodybuilding and Figure Championship, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 4 (free). Features a parade of contestants and a color-guard presentation. Venice Beach Recreation Center, 1800 Ocean Front Walk. [phone]

VENTURA

Ventura College presents the Fourth of July Family Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks, 5 p.m. July 4 at the corner of Day and Loma Vista roads. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. Free. [phone]. www.ventura-usa.com.

City of Ventura presents the Fourth of July Street Fair featuring over 400 arts and crafts vendors, food booths, live music and more. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 4 at Main Street from Fir to Ventura avenues in downtown Ventura. Admission is free. [phone] or [phone]. www.ventura-usa.com.

WOODLAND HILLS

Valley Cultural Center presents a Fourth of July show featuring the Los Angeles Pierce Symphonic Winds. Entertainment begins at 6 p.m. July 4. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. Warner Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd. Free. [phone]. www.valleycultural.org.