Fourth of July Fireworks Displays

Time to celebrate Independence Day with a bang.

... Yes, I used a firework pun, and no, I'm not ashamed.

Here's where to find some pyrotechnic displays in and around Mission Viejo.

We'll start with the closest one The 4th of July Street Faire and Fireworks Spectacular.

When: 12:00 p.m. to 9 p.m. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m.

Where: Olympiad Road between Marguerite Pkwy and Melinda Rd

Questions: Call (949) 830-7066, or visit the Mission Viejo Activities Committee website.

And now for the big ol' list of places that are lighting up the night sky today.

Aliso Viejo: Grand Park, dusk.

Dana Point: Laguna Niguel Regional Park, 9 p.m.

Ladera Ranch: Founder's Park, 9 p.m.

Laguna Beach: City show at Monument Point, 9 p.m.; private show from a barge at Three Arch Bay; private show at Irvine Cove.

Lake Forest: Private show at Sun and Sail Club, 9 p.m.

Los Alamitos: Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base, 9 p.m.

Newport Beach: Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, 9 p.m. ($10 per walk-in, $50 per car with up to six passengers).

San Clemente: San Clemente Pier, 9 p.m.

San Juan Capistrano: San Juan Capistrano Sports Park, 9 p.m.

For the full list, -- and more information -- click the attached PDF file, right below the picture of the firework blast.