Downtown's free Fourth of July block party is back for another year, with live music and more than 40 food trucks kicking the day off at 3 p.m. before fireworks begin at 9 p.m.

Where better to take in the city's many fireworks displays than from LA’s tallest skyscraper? There are plenty of bars and restaurants in the tower but the lounge on the 70th floor requires no reservations. It will likely be a popular destination, but it's worth a shot for the Instagram likes you'll get.

For sheer patriotism, try the Rose Bowl's annual AmericaFest event (somewhat ironically sponsored by Japanese automaker Honda). The all-day event features food, live music, motorcycle stunts, and, of course, fireworks. Ride the Gold Line and take the free shuttle to avoid the parking lot.

TheHollywood Bowl is hosting an evening performance on July 4 followed by a fireworks display. This year is disco-themed with headliner Nile Rodgers & Chic (as in “Le Freak”). If you’re not interested in the music, just head to the Hollywood Bowl Overlook for views of the fireworks.

An English ocean liner might seem like an odd place to celebrate American independence, but the Queen Mary offers an up-close view of a great fireworks show. This year, a $49 ticket will also allow you to see the Cunard Line’s Queen Elizabeth cruise by the Queen Mary for a “Royal Rendezvous” before 9 p.m. Fireworks can also be easily seen from nearby Alamitos Beach.

It's a bit of a hike to get to this spot, but the views are well worth it. From this vantage point, it's easy to see multiple shows around the city.

Will it be a crowded mess? Of course! But the views are worth it. The DASH shuttle runs until 10 p.m., and parking is otherwise $4 per hour, but you could always ditch the car and hike there, too.

There's Fourth of July fireworks and then there's Fourth of July fireworks with monster trucks, motocross, and wheelie contests. Where else but Pomona can you find this kind of spectacle? Tickets start at $18.50.

It's hard to beat the views from the US Bank Tower's observation deck and accompanying glass slide 69 stories above Downtown LA. Get tickets ahead of time, though, as space will be limited.

Hold on to your butts! A July 4 screening of Jurassic Park, part of Cinespia's long-running outdoor movie series, will also bring a fireworks display to LA's cemetery to the stars. Get your tickets quick; these shows often sell out.

San Pedro hosts an excellent—and free—fireworks show at the Port of LA. It starts at 9 p.m., but food, games, and music can be found at Cabrillo Beach starting at noon.

A concert and fireworks show follows the annual Pacific Palisades Fourth of July Parade. The parade is free; tickets to see the music and fireworks are $10. This year’s event is Star Wars themed.

Win or lose, the Dodgers will follow their Fourth of July game against the San Diego Padres with a special fireworks show. If you miss that one, the Friday night game has fireworks, too.

If America's national pastime doesn't quite do it for you, head to Carson to watch the LA Galaxy take on Toronto FC. The "longest-standing Fourth of July fireworks show in professional sports" will follow the game.

This Warner Center event begins at 6 p.m. with a concert, before fireworks get under way at 9. On top of the music, there will be food vendors and craft sellers set up in the park. Admission is free, but parking passes and reserved seats can be purchased in advance.

This spot in Malibu is a great place to see all the fireworks that rich people will be launching from their boats.

Burbank's Fourth of July celebration at the Starlight Bowl features live music by Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and fireworks. Tickets start at $20, but know that the fireworks following the show can be seen throughout most of Burbank. (See you in the Ikea parking lot?)

At the sprawling Shepherd Church in Porter Ranch, Fourth of July festivities will get under way at 4:30 p.m. The free event will include food, activities for kids, and “patriotic skydivers.” Fireworks begin after sundown.

In Huntington Beach, Independence Day festivities are scheduled from July 1 to July 4. It culminates with a consistently solid show that can be viewed from the beach (for free) or from the pier (for $10).

Yes, you can see fireworks at Disneyland literally every day. But on the Fourth of July, the show will include a special grand finale with patriotic tunes. Not quite worth the price of admission or endless Galaxy’s Edge lines? No problem. Disney fireworks can be easily seen throughout Anaheim, including from the nearby ARTIC train station.

As you might expect, July Fourth is a pretty big deal at the Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, where there will be games, crafts, and presidential lookalikes throughout the day. In the evening, go to Rancho Santa Susana Community Park for a free fireworks show, courtesy of the chamber of commerce.