With nearly all of the aerial shells, paper rockets and sparkly fountains that fuel America’s Fourth of July celebrations being imported from China, volunteer groups like Johnson’s and cities big and small have been closely watching the negotiations.

Blowin' stuff up is as Fourth of July as Bomb Pops and hot dogs. We get it — 'Merica. But all that explosive fun can have consequences. Why it matters: Fireworks are a blast, but they're also dangerous,

Dozens of cities across the U.S. will host drone shows on the Fourth of July this year, seeing them as preferable to fireworks. Here's why.

In addition, Culver City has a drone light show on Saturday, and City of Agoura Hills has a drone light show on Sunday following a summer concert. Also see: Fire departments in Southern California urge residents not to use fireworks on July 4,