LAFD on High Alert for Holiday Weekend of Scorching Heat and Rampant Fireworks

With temperatures expected to reach the 90s and 100s across the region, Los Angeles firefighters are prepared for a high risk of wildfires over the celebratory Fourth of July weekend.

Extra firefighters will be on the job this weekend in Santa Clarita and San Dimas and other areas where dry brush is at high risk.

Fireworks are illegal in L.A., the fire department reminds us but we all know that's not going to stop July 4th revelers from firing off their own.

Instead, LAFD and LAPD recommend attending a public fireworks show near you. Perhaps one listed here:

July 1

Pomona
Lanterman Development Center
2530 W. Pomona Blvd.
8:45 - 9:00 p.m.

July 2

East Los Angeles
Los Angeles County Civic Center
3rd Street across from Lake (South Mednik Ave)
9:00 p.m.

Irwindale
Irwindale Speedway
13300 Live Oak
6:00 & 9:00 p.m.

San Pedro
Cabrillo Beach
3800 Stephen M. White Dr.
9:00 p.m.

July 3

Avalon
Isthmus Cove Barge
9:00 p.m.

Cudahy
Cudahy Park
5220 Santa Ana St. (Field that backs up to the Riverbed)
9:00 p.m.

La Mirada
La Mirada High School (Soccer Field)
13520 Adelfa Ave.
9:00 p.m.

La Puente
La Puente Park
501 N. Glendora Ave.
9:00 p.m.

Norwalk
Cerritos College
12350 Imperial Highway (Parking Lot)
9:00 p.m.

San Pedro
Cabrillo Beach
3800 Stephen M. White Dr.
9:00 p.m.

South El Monte
South El Monte High School
1001 N. Durfee Ave.
9:00 p.m.

July 4

Alhambra
Almansor Park
800 S. Almansor St.

Fireworks begin at 9 p.m.
http://www.cityofalhambra.org/government/Fireworks.html

Artesia
Artesia Community Park
12000 block of South Street / Elaine
Admission is free
9:00 p.m.

Baldwin Park
Sierra Vista High School
3600 Frazier Ave. (Field behind bleachers)
9:00 p.m.

Burbank
Starlight Bowl
1249 Lockheed View Drive

http://www.starlightbowl.com/july4.html

Calabasas
Calabasas High School
22855 W. Mulholland Hwy.
9:00 p.m.

Castaic Lake
Castaic Lake Recreation Area (Lower Lake)
32132 Castaic Lake
9:00 p.m.

Cerritos
Cerritos High School
12500 E. 183rd Street
9:00 p.m.

Claremont
Pomona College (Hammer Throw Field)
6th Street / N. Mills
9:00 p.m.

Commerce
Rosewood Park (Parking lot of Youth Center)
2535 Commerce Way
9:00 p.m.

Culver City
4401 Elenda Street (Culver City High School)
9:00 p.m.

http://culvercityfireworksshow.com

Diamond Bar
Diamond Bar High School - Baseball Field
21400 E. Pathfinder Rd. (Pathfinder & Brea Canyon)
9:00 p.m.

Eagle Rock
Eagle Rock Park
1100 Eagle Vista Dr.
9:00 p.m.

El Sereno
El Sereno Park
4721 Klamath St.
9:00 p.m.

Gardena
Rowley Park (Baseball Field)
13220 S. Van Ness Ave.
9:00 p.m.

Hansen Dam
11770 Foothill Blvd.
Lake View Terrace

4th of July Celebration at Hansen Dam is in its 17th year and is a free fun- filled family Cultural Affair which includes Gourmet Food Trucks, Music, Raffles & Prizes, Free Water Slide Kid Zone and other entertainment, which culminates with one of the most dramatic fireworks displays in the area.

Visit the kids zone sponsored by Shrek The Musical coming to the Pantages Theatre July 12-31. Get to the Hansem Dam July 4th, 2011 between 12-1PM to see Shrek perform live on the main stage!

$10.00 (Parking lot fills fast, please arrive early to secure a good spot)

Monday, July 4th 11:00 pm
http://www.hansen4th.com/home/index.php

Hollywood
Hollywood Bowl
2301 North Highland Ave.

July 4th Fireworks Spectacular with special guests Daryl Hall & John Oates
Saturday, July 2, 2011, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 3, 2011, 7:30 p.m.
Monday, July 4, 2011, 7:30 p.m.
323.850.2000
http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/tickets/performance-detail.cfm?id=4229

Huntington Beach
Main St. from Pacific Coast Highway to Ellis

http://www.huntingtonbeachevents.com/calendar.html#4th_of_July_Information

Huntington Park
Salt Lake Park (Northwest Soccer Field)
3401 E. Florence Blvd.
9:00 p.m.

La Crescenta
Crescenta Valley High School
2900 Community Ave.

Entrance is via La Crescenta Elementary
Tickets are $5 each; children under 2 get in for free.
9:00 p.m.
http://www.cvfireworks.com

La Habra
La Habra High School (Baseball Field)
801 Highlander
9:00 p.m.

Lancaster
Antelope Valley Fairgrounds
2551 West Ave H
http://www.avfair.com/

Lancaster
Lancaster Municipal Stadium
2400 W. Avenue I
Lancaster
6:55 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.

Long Beach
The Queen Mary
1126 Queen's Highway

Join us for a day of fun in the sun and an unforgettable 4th of July celebration. The day’s festivities include entertainment throughout the day:

• Strolling performers, Balloon Artists, Face Painters and Uncle Sam!
• On the main stage you can groove to the tunes of Flattop Tom & His Jump Cats, an energetic and dynamic band playing blues and swing (12:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.)
• GRAMMY Nominated, Lisa Haley and the Zydekats, one of the most joyful Americana/Cajun/Zydeco acts on tour today (4:30 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.)
• Dance the night away on the Verandah Deck located on the stern of the ship with a DJ Craig playing your favorite dance mixes from Classic Rock and Roll and Disco to the hottest jams of today (7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.)
• Fireworks at 9:00 p.m.

http://www.queenmary.com/July-Fourth.aspx

Los Angeles
Dodger Stadium
1000 Elysian Park
9:00 p.m.

Los Angeles
Exposition Park
700 Exposition Park Drive

For the 9th consecutive year, the Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza comes to Exposition Park. Entertainment will get under way at around 12noon on Christmas Tree Lane. Fireworks show will begin at dusk and is a full 60 minutes worth of entertainment.

http://www.expositionpark.org/fourth-july-fireworks-extravaganza

Los Angeles
Hollenbeck Park
415 S. St. Louis St.
9:00 p.m.

Los Angeles
Lincoln Park
3501 Valley Blvd.
9:00 p.m.

Los Angeles
Los Angeles Coliseum
3939 Figueroa St.
9:00 p.m.

Los Angeles
Warner Ranch Park
21820 Califa St.
9:00 p.m.

Lynwood
Lynwood City Park
Baseball Field
11301 Bullis Rd.
9:00 p.m.

Pacific Palisades
Palisades Charter High School
15777 Bowdoin Street
July 4th
Entertainment 6:30 p.m.
Fireworks 9:00 p.m.
http://palisadesparade.org/Fireworks.php

Pasadena
Rose Bowl
"Americafest 2011"

2:00 pm The Festival begins outside the stadium.
Family Fun Festival & Food Court on Area H
6:00 pm Gates open
7:00 pm Entertainment to include live entertainment by the Jan & Dean Show featuring Dean Torrence, Mariachi Divas, band performance by DCI Phantom Regiment, Ives Brothers FMX motorcycle stunt and the Biggest Fireworks Show in Southern California produced by PyroSpectaculars by Souza.
9:05 pm Americafest Fireworks: The Biggest Fireworks Show in Southern California Produced by PyroSpectaculars by Souza
Tickets: $13
Children 7 & under FREE
Active Military with ID FREE
http://www.rosebowlstadium.com/RoseBowl_Americafest.php

Pico Rivera
Meller Elementary School (West grass area)
6016 Rosemead Blvd.
9:00 p.m.

Porter Ranch
Shepherd of the Hills Church
"4th of July Spectacular"
19700 Rinaldi Street
Porter Ranch

When: July 4, Gates open at 4:30
Cost: Free
Parking: Free
http://www.theshepherd.org/4th

Redondo Beach
Seaside Lagoon
200 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach

Gates open at 2:00, Fireworks at 9:00 p.m.
Kids 4th Annual Freedom Parade at 7:00, Live Entertainment until 10:00 p.m.
http://www.redondofireworks.com

Rosemead
Rosemead Park
9200 Mission Avenue
9:00 p.m.

San Fernando
208 Park Ave
9:00 p.m.

San Pedro
Cabrillo Beach
3800 Stephen M. White Dr.
9:00 p.m.

Santa Clarita
Valencia Town Center
26735 Circle Drive (top of market parking structure)
9:15 p.m.

South Gate
South Gate Park
Corner of Pinehurst and Tweedy
9:00 p.m.

Stevenson Ranch
Dr. R. Rioux Memorial Park
26233 Faulkner Drive
9:00 p.m.

Sunland-Tujunga
Verdugo Hills High School
10625 Plainview Ave.
4:00 to 10:00 p.m.
http://stnc.org/

Torrance
Barge off Coast of Torrance Beach
Palos Verdes and Via Rivera.
9:00 p.m.

Woodland Hills
Warner Park
5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Entertainment starts at 6 p.m.
Fireworks at 9 p.m.
http://valleycultural.org/dennis-p-zines-july-4th-extravaganza-july-4/

July 10

Agoura Hills
Agoura High School
Athletic Field below Stadium
9:00 p.m.