4th of July in Los Angeles; family road trip video tips; airfare, hotel & cruise deals

Good morning travelers! Happy Fourth of July. It seems like more of you are staying closer to home this year, which is good news for California tourism. Are you traveling this Independence Day holiday or are you sticking around and going to local events and attractions?

Fourth of July tips | If you are staying in and around Los Angeles, here’s a quick tip sheet of where you can see fireworks (and which shows you want to avoid), a map of where fireworks are legal, tips for pet owners, fireworks safety and more. Don’t forget to send your Fourth of July photos to Your Scene.

Los Angeles Times Deputy Travel editor Chris Erskine has a One-Minute Traveler video with tips on getting the kids ready for a family road trip.

Deals | Just a reminder that Southwest, British Airways, Spirit, United, CruisesOnly, Expedia and Hotels.com all have sales going on.

Enjoy your holiday!

— Jen Leo, Los Angeles Times Travel Deal blogger

[Photo: Light Up the Sky by Jill B, Your Scene; Video: Los Angeles Times]

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