There are plenty of locations and events in L.A. County to take in Fourth of July fireworks and drone light shows, from a historic boat ride to a low-key lookout.

With nearly all of the aerial shells, paper rockets and sparkly fountains that fuel America’s Fourth of July celebrations being imported from China, volunteer groups like Johnson’s and cities big and small have been closely watching the negotiations.

You can fire up several reasons to light up, but no occasion in the U.S. draws more excitement for fireworks than the Fourth of July. "I love the artistry, the color, putting cert