The fireworks show will take place at dusk on Saturday, July 5 over Lake Kalamazoo. There are numerous spots to take in the show from Saugatuck or Douglas. Popular viewing areas include Cook Park, Coghlin Park, Mt. Baldhead Park and Wick’s Park.

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: [email protected]

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.