Here's a rundown of Friday's, July 4 celebrations in LA and much of Southern California, from Ventura County down to the Inland Empire.

Wondering where to watch fireworks on 4th of July? Here's a list of what's happening on Independence Day across Southern California.

The 178th anniversary commemorating Los Angeles’ first Independence Day flag-raising on July 4, 1847, scheduled for 10-11 a.m. July 4 at Fort Moore Pioneer Memorial, 451 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, “per advice from public safety officials in light of planned political protest activity.” Email: [email protected]