Many cities and towns will celebrate Independence Day with festivals, live music and more before they light up the night sky with dazzling fireworks displays.

The 178th anniversary commemorating Los Angeles’ first Independence Day flag-raising on July 4, 1847, scheduled for 10-11 a.m. July 4 at Fort Moore Pioneer Memorial, 451 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, “per advice from public safety officials in light of planned political protest activity.” Email: fortmoore@ymail.com

July Fourth fireworks take flight from the Acme Brick facility on Prairie Hawk Drive around 9:30 p.m. Recommended viewing locations include: Metzler Ranch Community Park, Rock Park, Miller Activity Complex and portions of the Red Hawk neighborhood. Prairie Hawk Drive south of Topeka Way will be closed.