Independence Day Celebrations

Celebrate 4th of July

Red, white and blueberries: Fourth of July recipes from the L.A. Times Test Kitchen

Red, white and blueberries: Holiday recipes

Shedding some light on a child's fear of fireworks

Shedding some light on a child's fear of fireworks

Around the nation: Fourth of July parade cars

Pictures: Fourth of July fireworks

Pictures: Weird uses for American flags

Things That Go Boom!

Happy Birthday America

Fourth of July Video

All-American

Pictures: Fun Facts for Independence Day

Fun Facts for Independence Day

Sure you know how to throw down with grilling and fireworks but check out these cool facts about our nation's birthday.

Pictures: Patriotic style without the kitsch	Pictures: Red, white and oh so beautiful
Pictures: Flag bikinis	Stars and stripes: Do you know the American flag?

Summer Fun & Entertainment

Fourth of July soundtrack

Fourth of July soundtrack

Pictures: 15 must-try summertime recipes

15 must-have summertime delights

Best outdoor games

Best outdoor games

Summer Recipes

Calorie counts of your fave BBQ foods

All-American dish

Zin-ful toast to 4th of July

Slow burn: Grilling tips to get fork-tender meat

Double dip: Two classics pair for terrific summertime treat

Let salads make the meal