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,

This Independence Day may feel different for many Americans. Around the country, there are protests planned against Trump’s polices, and in places like southern California, where immigration raids have rattled communities, some July Fourth celebrations were cancelled.

The presence of immigration officers, fire risks, and funding shortages have led some areas to cancel their celebrations