Fireworks lit up the Southern California night sky as revelers celebrate the Fourth of July. KTLA's Gil Leyvas cruises in the Sky5 chopper. Details:

Fireworks light the night sky across the country on Independence Day - Independence Day fireworks shows have kicked off across the East Coast

Topping off the Independence Day celebration Friday in Cortez, the fireworks show was grand as ever. Just west of Parque de Vida was a car show, put on by BumzArodn. Crowds leisurely strolled by