Thousands of revelers flocked to Queensway Bay, Alamitos Beach, Shoreline Village and other viewing points along the coast for Fourth of July fireworks sponsored by the city of Long Beach.

The event began in the early evening Tuesday, July 4, with live music, DJs and a kid’s zone.

Benjamin Rojas traveled from Fullerton with his patriotic clothes and decorated bicycle to see the Independence Day firework show at the Queen Mary in Long Beach. Photo by Richard H. Grant.
With an LED light-adorned peace sign hat, Benjamin Rojas navigates his bicycle toward the Queen Mary for the annual Fourth of July fireworks show in 2023. Photo by Richard H. Grant.
A family of five weaves in and out of the crowds of people along the beach bike path around half and hour before the annual Fourth of July firework show at the Queen Mary is scheduled to begin. Photo by Richard H. Grant.
A woman captures the start of the annual Fourth of July firework show from the Queen Mary on her phone. Photo by Richard H. Grant.
Light from the exploding fireworks during the annual Independence Day firework show illuminates the Queen Mary and the crowd that gathered on the bike path to watch the show. Photo by Richard H. Grant.
Light from the exploding fireworks during the annual Independence Day firework show illuminates the Queen Mary and the crowd that gathered on the bike path to watch the show. Photo by Richard H. Grant.