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.

Southern California celebrates the Fourth of July with a fireworks extravaganza.

Before a night filled with captivating professional firework shows, families can enjoy daytime events on Friday, July 4.

Southern California beaches saw lifeguards perform over 500 rescues during the Fourth of July weekend due to dangerous rip currents.

Hundreds of people were rescued from ocean waters along the California coast on the Fourth of July due to strong currents and powerful surf conditions. According to the National Weather Service, some swells reached between six and eight feet,

Newport Beach lifeguards shared a video of crews saving 10 swimmers from what they called a "monster rip current." They made 350 rescues there on Friday.