Where the Fireworks are At!!!!! Happy 4th!

This Weekend

Mark your independence with the best fireworks in the area. Neighborhood not listed? See more options here. Marina Del Rey: Harbor Views Unless you’re at sea, head to Burton Chace Park for the best views – and the perfect spot to hear music in tandem with the show. Short, sweet and free: Fireworks are only 20 minutes. Sat 9p. Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way (310-305-9545). Free. Redondo Beach: Lagoon Squad Reserve a seat here for better views and less pre-show madness. After its over, catch live music lagoon-side. Family-friendly: Kids under 3 enter free. Sat 2-11:30p, fireworks at 9:30p. 200 Portofino Way. $12 and up for lagoon seats. Hollywood: John Fogerty at Hollywood Bowl Former Creedence frontman celebrates the Fourth with good old American rock n’ roll (alongside patriotic performances from the LA Philharmonic). Triple play: Too low-key for a Saturday? You can catch him Friday and Sunday, too. Fri-Sun 7:30p, fireworks at 10p. Hollywood Bowl (323-850-2000). $12-$116 at Ticketmaster. Long Beach: The Queen Mary Get on board the cruise ship for waterside views of the fireworks, plus food and dancing. High rolling? $100 VIP tickets get you into the pool party and keep drinks flowing with an open bar. Sat 12p-2a, fireworks at 9p. The Queen Mary, 1126 Queen’s Hwy., Long Beach. Dinner reservations at (800-437-2934). $25 here.