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Independence Day Celebrations in the Valley

Where to Celebrate the 4th of July Around the Valley

By Kayte Deioma, About.com

Annual San Fernando Valley Independence Day Celebration
A holiday celebration in the San Fernando Valley featuring music and other live entertainment, food, and fireworks. Take a swim in the 1.5-acre swim lake available for use during the day.
When: July 4, 12:00 noon – 10:00 p.m.
Where: Hansen Dam Recreation Area, 11770 Foothill Blvd., Lake View Terrace
Cost: Free
Sponsor: City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks
Info: 1-888-LA PARKS (527-2757), www.laparks.org

Irwindale Speedway NASCAR Races and Fireworks Show
California Highway Patrol 200, NASCAR Camping World West Series Race and Auto Club Late Model Firecracker 100 races followed by a fireworks show.
When: July 4, 4 pm – 10 pm, Gates open at 4, Autograph sessions at 5:45, races start at 7 pm
Where:Toyota Speedway at Irwindale, 500 Speedway Drive, Irwindale, CA 91706
Cost: General Admission $15, Reserved $35, Senior $12, Youth 6-12 $7.50, Children 5 and under free (free ticket required).
Info: www.toyotaspeedwayatirwindale.com

July 4th Fireworks Festival in Studio City
This is a fun-filled family festival featuring exhibits, music, food, fireworks, a children’s fun zone, and a business exposition in a back lot at CBS Studios.
When: July 4, 5 – 9:30 pm, gates open at 4:30
Where: CBS Studio Center, 4024 Radford Ave., Studio City, Los Angeles
Cost: Adults $20, Children 6-12 $10
Sponsor: Studio City Chamber of Commerce
Info: 818-655-5916, www.studiocitychamber.com

Annual Dennis P. Zine July 4th Extravaganza in Woodland Hills
Huge Fourth of July fireworks festival in the West Valley with food vendors, play zone, a free concert and fireworks show.
When: July 4, Concert begins at 6:00 pm, fireworks to live music at 9:05 pm
Where: Warner Park, 5800, Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills
Cost: Free
Parking: $15 in any of the Warner Center structures between Topanga and Canoga or Califa and Oxnard Sponsor: Valley Cultural Center
Info: 818-704-1358, www.valleycultural.org

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