The Sacramento region is ready to celebrate Independence Day with a full lineup of events, from baseball games and carnival rides to dazzling fireworks shows. We did the research - here's where you can catch fireworks on and around July 4: Post Game Fireworks When: Friday,

Sacramento is stepping up its crackdown on illegal fireworks. Fines now range from $1,000 to $10,000, and enforcement is year-round. Fire officials say even one spark can lead to disaster.

Over 70% of some 140 people who responded to The Times’ question: “Do you prefer fireworks or a drone show for the Fourth of July?” said they preferred drones.