In Ventura County, one person died in a July 3 house fire after fireworks exploded in the garage in the 1600 block of Edmund Street, the Simi Valley Police Department reported. The fire erupted in the garage and spread to the attic and main areas of the home about 40 miles northwest of Los Angeles, officials said.

Here's a rundown of Friday's, July 4 celebrations in LA and much of Southern California, from Ventura County down to the Inland Empire.

Patriotic pizzazz will reign at locations across the region July 4, with fireworks adding sparkle to festivities at the Queen Mary, Knott's Berry Farm, and the Hollywood Bowl. A drone show will light up the sky at Gloria Molina Grand Park in DTLA,