There's plenty to do for the Fourth of July in Ventura County from viewing fireworks to participating in parades or car shows and concerts. You can enjoy the weekend on a budget with free events or splurge with VIP tickets at special locations. Plan your patriotic celebrations, fireworks watching and more with this guide.

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.

There are certain celebrations in the United States that are still able to bring people of all different walks of life together. And one of the biggest ones occurs in the middle of summer, right when it's the perfect temperature to be outside and barbecue,