4th of July fireworks Los Angeles 2013: Best spots to view Independence Day fireworks in LA [LIST]

Spectacular fireworks displays will take place across America in celebration of Independence Day.

For those living in Los Angeles, there are over a dozen spots to watch the fireworks in celebration of America's birthday.

Plenty of impressive fireworks displays will be held throughout Los Angeles and we've compiled a list of the best shows below. So depending on where you live, take your pick!

Marina del Rey: Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way, and Fisherman's Village, 13755 Fiji Way; fireworks begin at 9 p.m.

Artesia: Artesia Park, 12000 Block of South Street, fireworks begin at 9 p.m.

Calabasas: Calabasas High School, 2855 W. Mulholland Hwy; fireworks at 9.

Castaic: Castaic Lake Lower Lagoon, Independence Day celebration and fireworks, 32132 Castaic Lake Drive

Crescenta Valley: La Crescenta Elementary School. Gates open at 4 p.m., show begins at 9.

Downtown LA: Grand Park, 200 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles; fireworks begin after dark

Hollywood Bowl: 2301 Highland; fireworks begin at 8:30 p.m.

Hansen Dam: 11798 Foothill Blvd; fireworks begin at 8 p.m.

La Habra: La Habra High School Stadium, 801 W. Highlander Ave.,

Long Beach: Queen Mary, 1126 Queens Highway, Fireworks at 9 p.m.

Los Angeles: Exposition Park, 700 Exposition Park Drive, 4th of July Extravaganza; fireworks at 9 p.m.

LA Coliseum: 3939 South Figueroa Street; fireworks begin at 9:00 p.m.

Palisades High School: 15777 Bowdoin Street; fireworks begin at 9:00 p.m.

Pasadena: Rose Bowl, 1001 Rose Bowl Drive; fireworks at 9 p.m.

Pico Rivera: El Rancho High School, 6501 S. Passons Blvd.; fireworks at 9.

Walnut: Suzanne Park, 625 Suzanne Road; fireworks start at 9.

Warner Ranch Park: 21820 Califa Street; fireworks start at 9 p.m.

Dazzling pyrotechnics will be featured and televised from major cities, including Washington D.C's  'A Capitol Fourth' celebration, the nation's biggest free concert 'Philly's Fourth of July Jam' and the world-famous 'Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular.'

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