Where to go Fourth

Old-fashioned parades, county fairs, swing dancing, patriotic songs and fireworks are part of your Independence Day. Before taking your dog to festivities where they are allowed, check to see whether there are fireworks that could upset them.

Del Mar

Americana infuses the San Diego County Fair at Del Mar Fairgrounds with a petting farm, goat-milking, horses, pig races and more. When: 10 a.m. June 24 and June 27-July 4; fireworks only on July 4 Cost, info: Adults $19 plus fees; seniors 62 and older and kids 6-12 $12 plus fees; children 5 and younger free. Only service dogs. (858) 755-1161, lat.ms/sdcountyfair

Hollywood

At the Hollywood Bowl, picnic, sing to patriotic songs by the L.A. Philharmonic, rock to a reunion concert by the Go-Go’s and watch pyrotechnics. When: 7:30 p.m. July 2-4 Cost, info: July 2 and 3: Adults from $14, children 12 and younger $7; July 4: adults from $19, children 12 and younger $9.50. Only service dogs. (323) 850-2000, lat.ms/holly woodbowl

Huntington Beach

Start the Huntington Beach Independence Day with a pancake breakfast, then on to running events, a fitness expo, a parade and fireworks. When: Check the online calendar for times. Fireworks 9 p.m. Cost, info: Spectators free; adults participating in the run $40; children 1-12 $15. Parade free, $15 for premium bleacher seats. Fireworks-watching free from beach, $10 from pier. Dogs on leash OK. (714) 969-3492, lat.ms/huntingtonbeach fourth

Long Beach

The Queen Mary opens its decks and ballrooms for strolling jugglers, balloon artists, tribute bands and more at its All-American Fourth of July Celebration. When: Opens at 2 p.m.; fireworks 9 p.m. July 4. Cost, info: Adults from $59; children 4-11 from $39; children 3 and younger free; active, reserve and retired military with ID or in uniform free. No dogs. (877) 342-0742, lat.ms/queen maryfourth

Los Angeles

Picnic at Grand Park and the Music Center’s Fourth of July Block Party. Rock to live bands and DJs on two stages. When: Party begins 3 p.m., fireworks 9 p.m. July 4. Cost, info: Free. Dogs on leash OK. (213) 972-8080, lat.ms/LABlockParty

Ventura

Celebrate Ventura’s 43rd Fourth of July Street Fair in the Downtown Cultural District. At the Ventura College Athletic Fields, the family picnic and fireworks show also has live music, food vendors and another kids fun zone. When: Parade 9:30 a.m., fair 10 a.m., fireworks gates open 5 p.m., show 9 p.m., all July 4 Cost, info: Fair free; fireworks, adults $6 plus fee, children 4-12 $4 plus fee; families from $20 plus fee; kids zone $5 plus fee. Only service animals. (800) 333-2989; fair info at lat.ms/venturafourth and fireworks info at venturafireworks.com