Before you break out some leftover July 4 fireworks, here's what to know about using fireworks, from LA County to San Diego.

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Celebrating July 4th at a fireworks show after a barbecue or a picnic with family and friends is a tradition all across the United States. This year we’re celebrating the 249th birthday of the ...

It's time to celebrate the red, white and blue. While some local events have been canceled this Fourth of July, there are plenty of options to mark the holiday - at both ticketed and free events. Here ...

This Fourth of July, patriotism for many Americans feels a bit slippery. As citizens of our near 250-year-old republic reminisce about the Independence Days of their childhoods — adorned with American ...

Hide or sedate your pets, Los Angeles: it's fireworks season and there are going to be plenty of loud, scary noises. (Scheduled, professional shows tend to start around 9 pm, FYI.) Here we've mapped ...