INDEPENDENCE DAY DONE RIGHTSparkling Celebrations Around TownJuly 4th Fireworks Spectacular at the Hollywood Bowl
2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood
(323) 850-2000; www.hollywoodbowl.com
This year’s fireworks salute to the L.A. Dodgers celebrates the team’s 50th anniversary in the city. Randy Newman will be there, and I’m betting he might play the city’s unofficial anthem, “I Love L.A.” (a couple of times.) Tickets range from $10 to $114.
Gridlock 4th of July Celebration at The Queen Mary
1126 Queen’s Highway, Long Beach
(562) 435-3511; www.queenmary.com
Go big or go home at this event. Boasting one of the largest fireworks displays in California, more than 15 live bands rockin’