Whether you’re spending Independence Day out in the park or with a backyard home BBQ, enjoy the holiday safely and avoid lighting your own fireworks. The District Weekly tells us that they can be quite dangerous.
Instead, you and yours have a slew of city-sponsored events to choose from. The Queen Mary will host a huge fireworks spectacular with several musical acts (also promising a surprise multi-platinum recording artist), while good ‘ol Veterans Stadium will host a promising show of their own – doors open at 5pm and fireworks start at 9pm, tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for kids.
During the day, Justin Rudd will host the latest Belmont Shore Kids Bike Parade, beginning at 10am. Participants must be signed up by 9:15am, and red, white, and blue supplies will be available to decorate bicycles. The best designers have a shot to win the parade’s Creativity Contest. The parade begins at the end of Granada Ave in Belmont Shore.
Tomorrow, on Saturday the 5th, the Long Beach Armada will host a fireworks show following their game against Calgary. Click here for ticket info.
Or, like me, you could round up 20-30 friends and organize a good old-fashioned game of kickball in the park. Whatever you decide, celebrate your 4th of July safely, and have a great day of independence.
By Ryan ZumMallen, Managing Editor