Check out where to watch fireworks show in the L.A. area tonight.
Here’s a list of events happening today to celebrate the Fourth of July in the South Bay and Long Beach areas:
Belmont Shore Bike Parade:
Justin Rudd’s annual Great American Fourth of July Bike Parade will return to Belmont Shore at 1 Granada Ave., Long Beach, 10 am., today. The event is preceded by the Kid’s Patriotic Speech Contest at 9:40a.m. and the Kid’s Patriotic Costume Contest. facebook.com
El Segundo: The city of El Segundo is putting on a live fireworks display at Recreation Park located on Eucalyptus Street, between Grand Ave. and Pine St. The fireworks start at 9p.m. and the gates to the field open at 6 p.m. Wristbands are required for entry and had to be requested by an adult El Segundo resident with a valid 2021 Recreation ID card bySaturday. Residents may bring guests and buy additional wristbands for $5each todayo4. Additional information about event policies can be found through the Events Calendar on elsegundo.org or by calling 310524-2700.
Hermosa Beach Ironman contest: The Ironman returns to Hermosa Beach for Independence Day, continuing a nearly five-decade tradition of having competitors run a mile, paddle a mile and then chug a six-pack of beer. The competition begins at 8 a.m. today on the beach at 30th Street.
Long Beach: The city of Long Beach will host the July Fourth Fireworks at Waterfront, viewable at sites including Shoreline Village, 429 Shoreline Village Drive; Rainbow Harbor, 450 E. Shoreline Drive, Long Beach; and Lions Lighthouse for Sight, 200 Aquarium Way.
Redondo Beach: Fireworks will
launch from the King Harbor Yacht Club, 280 Yacht Club Way, at 9 p.m. The community is encouraged to enjoy the sparkling light show from adjacent public beach and pier areas.
Riviera Village:
Redondo Beach’s Riviera Village has a day of music and fireworks
for Independence Day, including a beer garden and live music near Avenue I between South Catalina Avenue and The Esplanade. Bands performing include Feed the Kitty from 2to 4 p.m., Jimmy Z & the Tribe from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and the Mitch Perry Group from 7:30 to 9 p.m. When the music concludes, fireworks start from a barge in the ocean. Go to rivieravillage.net for updates.
San Pedro: The 70th Fourth of July fireworks celebration at Cabrillo Beach resumes this year at 9 p.m., a tradition that began with the late John Olguin. Fireworks will go off from a nearby barge and spectators are invited to spend the day at the beach, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, which opens at 5 a.m. There also will be a private area and party with catering at the
adjacent Boy Scout Youth Camp. Tickets cost $70 and available at The Corner Store, 1118 W. 37th St., San Pedro. Sales will stop after 400 tickets are sold. Because last year’s event was canceled because of the pandemic, the Boosters are having to double their fundraising efforts this year and have set up a Go Fund Me page — gofundme.com.
— From staff reports