Fireworks display
今年僅剩一次七月十二日拍攝煙火的地點與時機
At Echo Park Lake, downtown Los Angeles
In the foreground is Echo Park lake; in the background is the skyline of Downtown Los Angeles. Is one of the best fire works photo shooting location.
On July 12, 2008, Saturday 9:00 PM.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Echo_Park, ... CaliforniaEcho Park is a neighborhood in Los Angeles northwest of downtown. According to the website "Historic Echo Park" the neighborhood has no official boundries or borders. Generally, it is east and southeast of Silver Lake, north of Westlake/Mac Arthur Park, west and northwest of Chinatown and southwest of Elysian Park. Echo Park itself consists of the neighborhoods of Echo Park (the area immediately surrounding the lake and extending approximately a mile north on Echo Park Avenue), Angelino Heights, Colton Hill, Edendale and Elysian Heights. Dodger Stadium lies at the eastern edge of Echo Park.
The community was named after a park laid out by the city to surround a water reservoir that was turned into a recreational lake, with a boathouse and fishing opportunities.
Echo Park is in zip code 90026.
不要錯失一年一度拍攝煙火的地點與時機
八月賽『煙火攝影』『每人三張作品』八月八日評審
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1675&start=0&st=0&sk=t&sd=aFireworks Tips From Smithsonian Photographers
Shooting Fireworks:
Capture The Spectacle
Advice to help make your next pyrotechnic photography the best yet
http://photos.si.edu/firew/firew.html How to Photograph Fireworks http://digital-photography-school.com/b ... fireworks/ 1. Use a Tripod
2. Remote Release
3. Framing Your Shot
4. Focal Length?
5. Aperture
6. Shutter Speed
7. ISO
8. Switch off your Flash
9. Shoot in Manual Mode
10. Experiment and Track Results
More Tips from DPS Readers
http://www.nyip.com/ezine/holidays/firewks.htmlShooting Fireworks with a Digital CameraBy Jim Barthman
http://www.nyip.com/ezine/holidays/digfirewks.htmlI was recently asked to photograph a local fireworks display. No problem, I thought, I love fireworks and I've shot enough of them to feel absolutely confident that I could provide the client with some great photographs. There was one twist however; because there was a need for a quick turnaround on a holiday weekend, the client asked that I use a digital camera.
My enthusiasm was quickly replaced by a mild case of insecurity. I have been shooting fireworks with film for years with great success. My confidence is a direct result of that familiar experience. Why mess with success? The client insisted the deadline was tight and the printer wanted a digital file, and there was no budget for rush film processing and scanning. Digital it had to be.
Make no mistake about it – I do love digital photography. I just didn’t think that my digital point-and-shoot camera was the ideal tool for this job. So as my left brain processed a profusion of technical questions, my right brain apparently triumphed. I replied, "No problem, I'd love to shoot the job for you."
Regardless of the camera equipment you use, making good photos of fireworks can be challenging. Here are some tips on digital fireworks photography as well as some basic things to consider whenever you are shooting a pyrotechnics display.
Arrive early.Take a little time, before the show, to scout the location. Chat up the pyrotechnic crew if possible. Try to determine where the fireworks will be launched and then try to find a clear, unobstructed view that meets your compositional requirements based on the terrain, the height at which the fireworks will explode, and your lens choices.
Position yourself wisely.You don't want to be in the middle of a crowd, with people wandering in front of the camera or worse kicking your tripod mid-exposure. Steer clear of artificial light sources such as streetlights to avoid the possibility of light flare. Watch out for tree branches that can sneak into your composition too.
Always use a tripod.Capturing the light trails of an aerial display requires long exposure times. Long exposure times require camera support to ensure sharp exposures. Whether you're using film or a digital camera, bring a sturdy tripod.
Don't forget the cable release.Another way to increase camera stability is to use a cable release. A cable release ensures that you won't have to physically touch the shutter release thus eliminating the possibility of camera shake. Many digital cameras won't accept a standard cable release. Some require a specific electronic remote triggering device. Check with the camera manufacturer.
Bring a small flashlight.Since you are going to be shooting in the dark bring a small light so you are not fumbling with your camera's controls and settings, not to mention changing memory cards etc. I use a small, Maglight® flashlight. It's lightweight yet sturdy, turns on and off with a quick twist-of-the-wrist, and goes forever on a couple of AA batteries.
Bring extra batteries.Digital cameras can drain batteries quickly. Have backup batteries in the event that your primary batteries give out during the show.
Bring plenty of memory cards.I admit it. I am guilty of running out of film during a fireworks show. Don't get so excited in the beginning that you fill your card before the grand finale. That's when the pyrotechnic pros get to show-off their most impressive aerial displays. A good finale will produce peak light, color, and excitement. So make sure you have ample storage space available when the "big guns" go off. Also make sure that your batteries have enough power to photograph the finale. You aren't likely to have time to change them when the final bursts are headed skyward.
Landscape mode.Set your camera to Landscape mode, if it has one – typically designated by an icon that looks like a small mountain range. It’s the same as setting the lens on a film camera to Infinity. With the camera in Landscape mode you won’t have to concern yourself with focusing issues.
Use the highest Quality-setting.By choosing a high Quality-setting you will reduce the amount of compression applied to your images. JPEG compression degrades image quality and can even introduce artifacts into your image. This is a particular problem for this subject matter because compression artifacts are typically found in areas of high tonal and color contrast, like the bright colored light of fireworks bursting against an inky black sky. Less compression means fewer image artifacts and ultimately better image quality.
Exposure.Shooting with a digital camera is somewhat like shooting slide film. If you're not careful, you can overexpose and lose detail in the highlights. Since fireworks are, by definition, highlights, using a digital camera to capture them can be tricky.
You'll need to be able to control how long the shutter is open. For fireworks photos, I expose anywhere between 1 and 4 seconds. Shorter exposures don't always capture the full burst and longer exposures tend to produce washed-out results. Since the shutter speed must be long enough to record the explosion of the shell, I control the exposure by choosing the correct aperture size.
If you have a B (Bulb) shutter speed setting you can use it to control exactly how long your shutter is open. This is always my choice. The trick is to open the shutter right at the beginning of the burst and close it when it reaches its peak. Anticipating the explosion can be difficult, but not impossible. If you don't have a B setting you can choose a fixed setting, such as 1 second.
Using one of the suggested apertures listed below, you can use your preview to test and then compensate the aperture accordingly.
The aperture you use will be based on the ISO setting of your camera or film.
ISO SETTING APERTURE RANGE
ISO 50 ƒ/5.6 to 11
ISO 100 ƒ/8 to 16
ISO 200 ƒ/11 to 22
This chart will work with most digital cameras that allow you to set shutter speed and aperture. While most film-based point-and-shoot models won’t allow you to do this, most of the sophisticated digital point-and-shoot models permit the photographer to set these controls. If you’ve never done this before, you’ll have to figure out how to use these controls by looking at your camera’s instruction book. If you’re using a digital SLR, then try these settings too.
Some basic point-and-shoot digital cameras have only an ISO speed of 100. I don’t suggest that you change it. Even if your camera does offer higher ISO settings, you’ll want to choose the lowest one you can use effectively. That suggests that your correct aperture will be somewhere between ƒ/8 and ƒ/16. As I mentioned earlier, watch the first few explosions of the fireworks show in the camera's preview. You don't want the exposure to wash out the colors of the red, blue and green bursts. They should appear clearly, but they should show their actual color rather than wash out to a yellow/clear tone.
Weather can affect exposure.Ever-changing weather conditions can add yet another variable to an already difficult assignment. Even a light mist or fog can reduce visibility substantially and, as a result, affect exposure. Compensate accordingly.
Reduce the noise.Long exposures, higher ISO settings, and even higher temperatures can introduce noise into your digital photographs. Noise is typically visible in very dark or black areas evidenced by colored pixel artifacts. Although you can't avoid long exposures when shooting fireworks, you can choose a lower ISO setting. Increasing the ISO on your digital camera is like turning up the volume on your radio. By amplifying the signal suddenly every pop and crackle can be heard. That's why I don't recommend using a faster ISO.
Noise Reduction Techniques Using Adobe Photoshop.
One way to reduce noise in a digital image is to make a black frame during the shoot and then sandwich it with the noisy shot. To make a black frame, place the lens cap over the lens and make an exposure using the same settings that you used during your shoot. I usually try to make one of these exposures before I start shooting, and then another one at the end of the shoot. That way I won't forget.
In Photoshop:
Open the black frame file alongside an image that has noise.
Shift + Drag the black frame Background layer over the noisy image workspace to create a new layer. (Holding the Shift key ensures that the new layer maintains perfect registration.)
Change the Layer Mode of the black frame layer to Difference.
The noise should be reduced significantly.
Other noise reduction techniques.
Are you sensitive to loud sounds? You might consider purchasing disposable earplugs designed to protect your delicate eardrums. You can find them at most good pharmacies. Fireworks shows can be loud! The noise should be reduced significantly.
It's always more comfortable to travel down paths that are most familiar to us. But every now and again, it's a good idea to take the unexplored route. You may not go anywhere. On the other hand, you may discover something new and unexpected. Occasionally you'll stumble upon something extraordinary. That's when the fun really starts.
We recently received an e-mail from an avid NYIP.com reader who had a comment on Jim's article that will be of interest to people using older, slower digital cameras.
"I enjoyed your article about fireworks and digital. It caught my attention, partly for my long standing interest in capturing fireworks on film (spanning 30+ years of shooting fireworks photos with roll film). I read the article after having my own experience with digital and fireworks. I was surprised to find that you never even mentioned something that I recall being an issue for me. It is a situation that can affect some but not everyone so there is the chance that you were not affected at all. However, I know that others reading your article could be affected so I bring it up for this reason.
A couple years ago, I got into the digital camera thing to the point that I pretty much parked my roll film cameras. At the time, I was doing documentation for publishing on the web and needed digital much more than prints. I was shooting scenes and people, basically capturing the moment. Any photography shoots I did were controlled by me; I decided when to take the exposure.
When the 4th of July rolled around, I was busy with other things and didn't plan on shooting any film at all. When the fireworks got started, here I was with the digital camera and couldn't resist. Even though the camera didn't have a lot of control, I was able to get some pretty fantastic shots. The one thing that caught me off guard was the time between exposures. I knew about it but I hadn't thought about it because I previously had not had the need to. My normal 'fireworks' shooting method fell apart. I suddenly realized that when I had shot fireworks with a film camera, that I could essentially capture every projectile, but with the digital, I had to wait until the image was captured to the CCD device and the camera was ready for the next shot. I missed some shots that I think looked better than the ones I was waiting on the camera to store.
Granted, my experience was based on the cameras that I used. Digital cameras as a whole are getting faster so the problem will be reduced if not eliminated in the future but for now it is still pertinent."
Be sure to read these new fireworks photography articles!
Go to NYI's "How to Photograph Fireworks"
Go to NYI's "Photographing Fireworks in Your Backyard"
http://www.safejuly4th.org/fw/fwshows.htmFireworks shows in Los Angeles countyFireworks at Long Beach Queen Mary
1126 Queens Hwy
Long Beach, CA 90802
Phone: (562) 435-3511
Going to a professional fireworks show is truly the safest way to celebrate the 4th of July. The following is a list of show locations and schedules for 2008 fireworks shows in Los Angeles County. If any information is incorrect or if we missed any locations, please notify us by e-mail.
NOTE: Shows are listed by date. More shows will be added as we confirm the locations and schedules. Please check back for updates. This site is provided as a public service. The LAFD does not sponsor any of the shows listed. We will continue to update this list with new shows and any changes we become aware of. Please check back to verify if any changes have been made to shows you wish to attend. Thank you.
June 28
Lakewood
Lakewood Mall
500 Lakewood Center Drive
9:00 p.m.
Lomita
Lomita City Park
24428 Eshelman Ave.
9:00 p.m.
June 29
Hawaiian Gardens
Pharis Fedde Middle School
21409 Elaine Ave.
9:00 p.m.
July 3
Altadena
Altadena Town & Country Club
2290 Country Club Drive
Altadena, CA 91001
9:00 p.m.
Bell Gardens
Suva Elementary School
6740 Suva Street
9:00 p.m.
Bellflower
Thomas Mayne Thompson Park - Rear Baseball Field
14001 S. Bellflower Blvd. / Rosecrans
9:00 p.m.
La Mirada
La Mirada High School
13520 Adelfa Ave.
9:00 p.m.
Lawndale
Luezinger High School
4118 W. Rosecrans
9:00 p.m.
La Puente
La Puente Park
501 N. Glendora Ave.
9:00 p.m.
Norwalk
North City Library - Parking Lot
12350 Imperial Highway
9:00 p.m.
July 4
Artesia
Artesia Community Park
12000 block of South Street / Elaine
Admission is free
9:00 p.m.
Baldwin Park
Sierra Vista High School
3600 Frazier Ave.
9:00 p.m.
Calabasas
Calabasas High School
22855 W. Mulholland Hwy.
9:00 p.m.
Castaic
Castaic Lake Recreation Area
32132 Castaic Lake
Picnic and swim all morning and then enjoy children's rides, games, face painting, jumpers, rock climbers, etc. in the afternoon. Adults will be able to enjoy music, food, craft booths and family games such as: water-balloon toss, potato sack races etc.
The Fireworks are the big finale for the day and begin at 9:00 p.m.
$25.00 per carload
$5.00 per person walk-in
5 years old and under are free
No open truck bed passengers will be allowed
Camping and Boat Launches require extra fee
661 257-4050
http://www.castaiclake.comCerritos
Cerritos High School
12500 E. 183rd Street
9:00 p.m.
Parking lot of Youth Center
Claremont
Pomona College
6th Street / N. Mills
9:00 p.m.
Commerce
Rosewood Park
2535 Commerce Way
9:00 p.m.
Cudahy
Cudahy Park - Back field
5220 Santa Ana St.
9:00 p.m.
Diamond Bar
Diamond Bar High School - Football Field
21400 E. Pathfinder Rd.
9:00 p.m.
Gardena
Rowley Park
13220 S. Van Ness Ave.
Fireworks at 9:00 p.m.
Hansen Dam
11770 Foothill Blvd. Lake View Terrace, CA. 91342
The 15th annual Independence Day celebration will be held on Friday, July 4th at Hansen Dam Sports Center located at 11770 Foothill Blvd. in Lake View Terrace, and will include music, entertainment, food, fun and fireworks. The all day celebration begins at 11:00 a.m. and will be topped off with the largest fireworks display in the San Fernando Valley at 9:00 p.m. giving the community another spectacular 4th of July. On-site parking will be available for $5.00 (non-refundable fee) per car. Gates will open at 11:00 a.m.
http://www.hansen4th.comHuntington Park
Salt Lake Park
3401 E. Florence Blvd.
9:00 p.m.
Inglewood
Vincent Park
700 Warren Lane
9:00 p.m.
Irwindale
Open Lot at Water Reservoir
Calle Del Paseo / Allen Drive
9:00 p.m.
Irwindale
Irwindale Speedway
13300 Live Oak Ave.
9:00 p.m.
La Crescenta
Crescenta Valley High School
2900 Community Avenue
9:00 p.m.
La Habra
La Habra High School
801 Highlander
9:00 p.m.
Lancaster
Lancaster Jets Hawks Ball Field - Clear Channel Stadium
2400 W. Avenue I
7:00 & 9:30 p.m.
Lynwood
Lynwood City Park
Baseball Field
11301 Bullis Rd.
9:00 p.m.
Malibu.
Barge off the Coast
80 Malibu Colony Road
9:00 p.m.
Malibu.
Barge off the Coast
30100 Pacific Coast Highway
9:00 p.m.
Marina Del Rey
Barges off Beaches and Harbor
near Admiralty and Fiji Way
9:15 p.m.
Maywood
Maywood City Park
Baseball Diamond
Walker St. & 60th Street
9:00 p.m.
Palmdale
Palmdale High School
C2137 E. Avenue R
9:15 p.m.
Pico Rivera
Meller Elementary - West grass area
6016 Rosemead Blvd. at Mines Ave.
9:00 p.m.
Pomona
Pomona Fairplex
Show begins at 8 p.m. with a Monster Truck and Big Freestyle Motocross Show followed by a Fireworks Spectacular ay 9:15 p.m.
1101 W. McKinley Ave.
Tickets are available at the Fairplex credentials office and online at Ticketmaster.com and at Ticketmaster locations. The Fairplex credentials office, (909) 865-4070, will be open weekdays from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., including Friday, July 4 (OR UNTIL SOLD OUT) and weekends from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Reserved Box Seats $19.50
Trackside Bleachers $17.50
General Seating $14.00
Combo Ticket (Dinner & Show) $45.00
Free, ages 2 and younger
PARKING
General Parking $9
Preferred Parking $12
Gate 17 on Fairplex Dr.
(gates and grandstand open at 5 p.m.)
Rosemead
Rosemead Park
9200 Mission Ave. at Encinitas
9:00 p.m.
San Fernando Valley
Hansen Dam
11770 Foothill Blvd. Lake View Terrace, CA. 91342
The 15th annual Independence Day celebration will be held on Friday, July 4th at Hansen Dam Sports Center located at 11770 Foothill Blvd. in Lake View Terrace, and will include music, entertainment, food, fun and fireworks. The all day celebration begins at 11:00 a.m. and will be topped off with the largest fireworks display in the San Fernando Valley at 9:00 p.m. giving the community another spectacular 4th of July. On-site parking will be available for $5.00 (non-refundable fee) per car. Gates will open at 11:00 a.m.
http://www.hansen4th.comSanta Clarita
Valencia Town Center
Off top of parking structure
26735 Circle Drive
9:15 p.m.
South El Monte
South El Monte High School
1001 N. Durfee Ave.
9:00 p.m.
South Gate
South Gate Park
Corner of Pinehurst and Tweedy
9:00 p.m.
Stevenson Ranch
Dr. Richard Rioux Memorial Park
26233 Faulkner Drive
9:00 p.m.
Torrance
Barge off Coast of Torrance Beach
Palos Verdes and Via Rivera.
9:00 p.m.
Walnut
Walnut High School
South end of Baseball Field
21207 La Puente Road
9:00 p.m.
Whittier
Friendly Hills Country Club
8500 Villa Verde Drive / Mar Vista
9:00 p.m.
July 5
Avalon/Catalina
Isthmus Cove - Barge
Avalon
9:00 p.m.
July 6
Agoura Hills
Agoura Hills High School
28545 W. Driver Ave.
9:00 p.m.
Public Fireworks Displays for Orange Countyhttp://www.ocfa.org/_uploads/pdf/fireworkdisplays.pdfNorth Orange County
ANAHEIM: Disneyland, 1313 S. Harbor Blvd., will have a special patriotic finale in addition to their nightly show at 9:25 p.m. For information call (714) 781-4000.
ANAHEIM: Angel Stadium’s Angels will be on the road this year.
ANAHEIM: Peralta Canyon Park, 115 North Pinney, will be the site for the Canyon Hills Community Council’s 4th of July celebration. They will have food and game booths open from 12:30 to 8:45 p.m. A parade starting at Canyon High School will begin at 3:00 p.m. and end at the park. Entertainment will start at 6:00 p.m. Fireworks are scheduled to begin at 9:00 p.m. A shuttle will be available from the Crossroads Center starting at 5:30 p.m. Donations accepted as admission. Call (714) 283-6653 for additional information. Other events that day include a 5 and 10 K run, a pancake breakfast and the Yankee Doodle Dog Show at Canyon High School.
BUENA PARK: Knott’s Berry Farm, 8039 Beach Blvd., will have a fireworks display at 9:15 p.m. For more information call (714) 827-1776.
CYPRESS, LOS ALAMITOS, ROSSMOOR, SEAL BEACH: The Joint Forces Training Base Los Alamitos, 11200 Lexington Drive, will host a fireworks show. Enter gate 4 on Lexington Drive south of Katella. Please do not bring motor homes; there is no parking available for them. Gates open at 4:00 p.m. No alcohol, please. Family style entertainment begins at 6:00 p.m. and includes the 4th Infantry Band. Fireworks begin at 9:00 p.m. This event is sponsored by the Cities of Cypress, Los Alamitos, Seal Beach, the Community Services District of Rossmoor and the Joint Forces Training Base Los Alamitos. Due to heightened security, a valid photo ID will be required for adults for entrance to the base. Children and the elderly who do not have a photo ID must be accompanied by a guardian who does. Admission is free. For information call (714) 229-6780 or (562) 430-1073.
FULLERTON: Fullerton High School Stadium, 700 N. Lemon, located at the corner of Lemon and Berkeley, will be the site of the 17th Annual Community Fireworks Show and Festival. Gates will open at 5:00 p.m. for entertainment, games kids’ activities and food. Fit 2 B Tied will provide music. Fireworks start at 9 p.m. Admission is free. There will be charges for food and rides; however, parking will be free at the Plummer Parking Structure, the Wilshire Parking Structure, the North Justice Center and downtown. Call the Fullerton Museum Center at (714) 738-6545 for additional information.
HUNTINGTON BEACH: A parade and fireworks show are the highlights of Huntington Beach's 102nd Annual 4th of July Celebration, "Freedom for All". Activities include the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast at Lake Park and the Surf City 5K Run. The Fourth of July Parade starts at 10:00 am at 8th Street and Pacific Coast Highway. Fireworks over the Ocean, located at the Huntington Beach Pier, will begin at 9:00 p.m. and can be watched free from the sand. Pier seating for the fireworks show is $20 or 3 for $50. The Pier Plaza Fun Expo will run July 2, 3 and 4. For complete information and tickets, visit the website at
http://www.hb4thofjuly.org or call the Fourth of July Hotline at (714) 374-1535.
North Orange County (continued)
LA HABRA: La Habra High School, 801 Highlander, will be the location for children’s games and activities which begin at 5:00 p.m. with a fireworks display at 9:15. No alcohol, no smoking, no pets and no personal fireworks are allowed. Presale ticket price for adults (12 years and older) is $3.00; under 12 years is $1.00. Children under 3 are free. At the door tickets will be $5.00 and $2.00. Tickets may be purchased at the Community Services Department, 101 West La Habra Blvd. Call (562) 905-9708 for more information.
PLACENTIA: Bradford Stadium, 500 N. Bradford, will have food, games and family-style entertainment beginning at 6:30 p.m. A low-level and ground display fireworks show will start at 9:00 p.m. Admission: Adults $6.00, Youths (13-17 yrs.) $5.00, Seniors $5.00, Children (3-12 yrs.) $2.00. Children 2 and under are free. All military personnel in uniform or presenting military ID will be admitted free. For more information call the event hotline at (714) 993-8204 or the city at (714) 993-8232.
WESTMINSTER: Westminster High School Stadium, 14325 Golden West, will be the site for the City of Westminster’s fireworks display. Starting at 6 p.m. enjoy a concert featuring Funkiphino. Food will be available for sale. Entertainment will begin at 5:30 p.m. Fireworks start at 8:45 p.m. Admission is free. For more information call the City of Westminster at (714) 895-2860.
YORBA LINDA: Veterans’ Park/Yorba Linda Middle School will be the site for 4th of July activities including food and game booths starting at 4:00 p.m. At 5:00 p.m. the Skinny Little twits will perform four hours of fun and entertaining classic rock music. Bring your lawn chair or blanket to enjoy the fireworks display at 9:00 p.m. Admission to the site is free For more information call (714) 990-7160.
Central Orange County
COSTA MESA: There will be a private show at Mesa Verde Country Club
EMERALD BAY: A private show will be shot off of a barge.
IRVINE: Irvine High School, 4321 Walnut, will be the site of the Irvine Police Association’s 22nd Annual Concert on the Green and Fireworks Festival. Gates will open at 3:00 p.m. Various bands will play throughout the day. Food will be available from Pasta Bravo, The Cravery, and Weinerschnitzel. Raffle tickets for fabulous prizes are being sold for one dollar. There will also be games. Admission on the 4th for Adults is $12.00, Seniors and Children $7.00. However, family tickets may be purchased in advance, which are good for 2 adults and up to 4 children for $40.00. For additional information, call (949) 724-0488.
IRVINE: Verizon Wireless Amphitheater (previously Irvine Meadows), 8808 Irvine Center Drive, will present the Pacific Symphony Orchestra and a fireworks display. The American Tenors and Bernie Fields, harmonica virtuoso, will also appear. Bring your own picnic or Bristol Farms will be catering gourmet boxed meals which may be ordered from Melinda at (888) 742-7478. Tickets start at $19 and are available by calling the Pacific Symphony at (714) 755-5799, at their office at 3651 South Harbor Blvd, Santa Ana, or online at
http://www.pacificsymphony.org.
IRVINE: Woodbridge Village Association will have a private show.
Central Orange County (continued)
LAGUNA BEACH: A public show sponsored by the city will be shot from Monument Point at Heisler Park on Cliff Drive with the best viewing from Main Beach. The show will start after dusk.
LAGUNA BEACH: Three Arch Bay will have a private show shot from a barge.
NEWPORT BEACH: Big Canyon Country Club will have a private show after dusk.
NEWPORT BEACH: Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, 1131 Back Bay Drive, and the City of Newport Beach proudly present the 48th Annual Fourth of July Celebration. The festivities begin at 11:00 a.m. and conclude with the largest fireworks display ever to light up the night over the Dunes at 9:00 p.m. The holiday activities will include carnival games, crafts, face painting, music by a DJ, hula hoop and limbo contests, volleyball and horseshoe tournaments and drawings by a caricaturist as well as visits by Uncle Sam and resort mascot Moe B. Dunes. Admission is $30 per car. For more information call (949) 729-3863 or visit
http://www.newportdunes.com.
CITY OF ORANGE: Fred Kelly Stadium at El Modena High School, 3920 Spring Street, will be the site of the city’s 10th Annual 3rd of July Celebration on Monday, July 3, from 4:00-9:00 p.m. Local non-profit organizations will sell food and novelty items. The event will feature games, live music, pony rides, a petting and BMX stunt bike team exhibition. Patriotic music by the Orange Community Master Chorale of Santiago Canyon College starts at 8:00 p.m. and ends with a fireworks display. Remember! Fred Kelly Stadium has synthetic turf. No peanuts, sunflower seeds, gum, candy, popcorn or lawn chairs will be allowed. Blanket seating is allowed. Tickets are $5 for children and adults, kids two and under are free. Tickets can be purchased at the Community Services Department, 230 E. Chapman Ave. until June 29. A limited number of tickets will be available for purchase at the gate at El Modena High School on July 3 before 8 p.m. For information call (714) 744-7278 or log on to
http://www.cityoforange.org.
SANTA ANA: will not be having their carnival or fireworks display this year due to construction in Centennial Regional Park.
SANTA ANA HEIGHTS: Santa Ana Country Club will host a private show.
TUSTIN: Tustin High School Northrup Field, 1171 El Camino Real, will be the site of the 4th of July celebration in the City of Tustin starting at 6:30 p.m. The band, Hotel California, will be doing a tribute to the Eagles. Fireworks start at 9:00 p.m. Bring your own picnic or purchase hamburgers and hot dogs from the Tustin High School Boosters. Admission is free. For information call (714) 573-3326.
VILLA PARK: Irvine Lake will be the site of the Red White and Blue Freedomfest Picnic and Fireworks on July 1 from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. The day will start with activities at Villa Park High School from 8:00-1:30 p.m. At 5:00 p.m., the celebration begins at Irvine Lake where you can bring your own picnic or food will be available to purchase. The band White Lightning will provide country music for dancing and almost 2,000 fireworks will light up the sky over the lake. Please go to
http://www.villapark.org for more information.
South Orange County
ALISO VIEJO: Grand Park at Town Center will be the site of the Independence Day Celebration and Concert for residents of Aliso Viejo. Opening at 5:00 p.m., activities include a small community fair with food, game, activities and more. There will be an evening concert with a low- level fireworks show. Admission is free. For information, call (949) 448-5922.
DANA POINT: Fireworks begin at 9:00 p.m. and are shot off a barge outside of the harbor. Music will be simulcast on Radio Station 88.5 KSBR. Tickets are currently on sale for those who would like to take a cruise from 8:00–10:00 p.m. to watch the display from a boat. Only 53 tickets are available for $15 apiece. Parking with a free shuttle to the harbor will be provided at Dana Hills High School, 33333 Street of the Golden Lantern from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. No cars will be allowed into the harbor area after 7:30 p.m. For cruise tickets or more information, please call (949) 248-3530.
LADERA RANCH: Founders’ Park will be the site of a fireworks display for the community of Ladera Ranch.
LAGUNA HILLS: The Community Center and Sports Complex, 25555 Alicia Parkway, will be the site for this year’s festivities. Gates open at 4:00 p.m. for food, games, and carnival rides. There will be a Patriotic Dress-Up Contest for those 12 years and younger Check in will be at 6:30 with winners announced at 7:00 p.m. 50’s and 60’s rock and roll music will be provided by the Rockit Scientists. Fireworks are scheduled to begin at 9:00 p.m. Admission is free. Call (949) 707-2680 for additional information.
LAGUNA NIGUEL: Laguna Niguel Regional Park will be the site for the fireworks display in Laguna Niguel. The morning of the 4th there will be “A Run in the Park” sponsored by the YMCA. For more information or to register, call (949) 495-9622. You can also participate in a free swim from noon to 5:00 p.m. at the community pool. Start the evening with a free concert at Crown Valley Community Park from 6:00-8:00 p.m., followed by a ¾ mile community walk at 8:15 to the regional park to view the fireworks at 9:00 p.m. Bring a flashlight! For additional information, call (949) 425-5100.
LAKE FOREST: The Sun and Sail Club will have a private low-level show shot off of a barge on the lake.
MISSION VIEJO: Mission Viejo Country Club will host a private show.
MISSION VIEJO: At noon, the Fourth of July Street Faire will start on Olympiad Road between Marguerite Parkway and Melinda Road with food booths, crafts, rides and other entertainment. Fireworks begin at 9:00 p.m. For more information, call (949) 830-7066.
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA: Lago Santa Margarita Beach Club, 21472 Avenida de las Fundadores will be the site for games, giveaways, and contests starting at 2 p.m. on July 4. Residents must have their key to get into the Beach Club. Drop a blanket along the lakeshore before nightfall to reserve your spot for a low-level fireworks show choreographed to a musical soundtrack on the lake at 9:00 p.m. .
SAN CLEMENTE: Fireworks begin at dusk from the end of the San Clemente Pier.
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO: A 4th of July celebration will be hosted by the City of San Juan Capistrano at the San Juan Capistrano Sports Park, 25925 Camino del Avion, from 4:00-9:00 p.m. There will be games, exhibits and food booths. Ronny and the Classics will provide musical entertainment starting at 6:00 p.m. with fireworks beginning at 9:00 p.m. Call (949) 493-5911 for additional information
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