The Fourth of July means parades, speeches, music, picnics, hot dogs and, of course, fireworks. For those who like their gunpowder combined with monster trucks and motorcycles, there's the Kaboom show at the Pomona Fairplex. Music lovers can see bombs bursting in air accompanied by the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra or by the Pacific Symphony at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Irvine. The interleague game between the Dodgers and the Angels at Angel Stadium will be followed by some rockets' red glare. And there's more:
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Lighting up the 4th
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For The Record
Los Angeles Times Friday July 02, 2004 Home Edition Main News Part A Page 2 National Desk 1 inches; 38 words Type of Material: Correction
Fireworks listings -- A roundup of Southland fireworks displays in Thursday's Calendar Weekend section said the holiday show at Chino High School in San Bernardino County would take place Sunday. The event is to be held on Saturday.
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All events take place Sunday unless otherwise noted.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Burbank: Burbank's annual Starlight Bowl Fourth of July show features the Bill Elliot Swing Orchestra, the U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West and fireworks. Gates open for picnicking at 6 p.m.; music and entertainment 6:30 to 9 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m. Starlight Bowl, 1249 Lockheed View Drive. $7-$79; 2 and younger, free. Advance ticket purchase required. (818) 525-3721.
Calabasas: Fireworks at 9 p.m. but festivities begin at 5 p.m. No on-site ticket sales. Tickets available through the city of Calabasas and the Chamber of Commerce. Calabasas High School, 22855 Mulholland Highway. $7. (818) 878-4225.
Carson: L.A. Galaxy vs. San Jose Earthquakes soccer game followed by fireworks. 7 p.m. Home Depot Center, 1000 E. Victoria St. $15-$100. (310) 630-2020.
Castaic Lake: Fireworks choreographed to live music in the sky over the lower lake. Picnickers welcome. Castaic Lake Recreation Area, 32132 Ridge Route Road. 5:30 p.m. $10; 5 and younger, free. (805) 257-4050.
Catalina Island: Fireworks over Avalon Bay start between 8:45 and 9 p.m. Avalon. Free. (310) 510-1520.
Cerritos: Fireworks at 9 p.m. Cerritos Park East Community Center, 13234 E. 166th St. Free. (562) 948-1986.
Claremont: Fireworks at 9 p.m. Pomona College, 340 N. College Ave. Free. (909) 399-5411.
Diamond Bar: Holiday events start at 6:30 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m. Sycamore Canyon Park, 22930 Golden Springs Drive. Free. (909) 396-5694.
Hollywood: Conductor John Mauceri leads the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra in a patriotic tribute to American music; Big Bird and other guests from Sesame Street join in the fun. A fireworks display lights up the sky above the Bowl's new shell. Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave. Friday through Sunday, 7:30 p.m. $6-$106. (323) 850-2000.
Inglewood: Fireworks at 9 p.m. Ed Vincent Park, Centinela and Florence avenues. Free. (310) 412-5210.
