Many cities and towns will celebrate Independence Day with festivals, live music and more before they light up the night sky with dazzling fireworks displays.

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,

The 178th anniversary commemorating Los Angeles’ first Independence Day flag-raising on July 4, 1847, scheduled for 10-11 a.m. July 4 at Fort Moore Pioneer Memorial, 451 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, “per advice from public safety officials in light of planned political protest activity.” Email: [email protected]