Happy 249th birthday, America!

With wildfires on the rise and illegal fireworks posing serious concerns for public safety, officials in Mountain View and other local cities are encouraging residents to join safe and professional celebrations, including:

Mountain View: Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular

Cupertino: Fourth of July Parade, Concert & Fireworks

San José: Giants Baseball & Post-Game Fireworks

Santa Clara: Star-Spangled Nights at Great America