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Honor the men and women of the military and celebrate our country’s 246th birthday at the 35th Annual UWS 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular scheduled for Monday, July 4 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Joint Forces Training Base.
The free event, sponsored by the cities of Los Alamitos & Seal Beach, will feature military displays and live music on the main stage provided by Country Nation Band. The California Army National Guard’s 40th Infantry Division Band will also perform. The Family Fun Area will have face painting, a caricature artist, a military thank you banner signing area, and activities for the whole family to enjoy. There will also be several food vendors that will be serving a variety of dinner options, desserts, and snacks along with several merchandise vendors. The event’s main attraction begins promptly at 9:00 p.m. with one of the best fireworks displays in Southern California.
Gates will open at 4:00 p.m. via Lexington Drive off Katella Avenue or Orangewood Avenue off Los Alamitos Boulevard. Gates will promptly close to incoming traffic at 8:45pm. There is no foot or bicycle traffic allowed. Due to heightened security, please provide plenty of time and patience to enter and exit the Base. Please note that alcohol, fireworks, BBQ’s, motor homes, and pets (except for service animals) are not allowed on the installation.
This event is free to anyone wishing to attend thanks to the generosity of the following sponsors:
Title Sponsor – Universal Waste Systems
Premier Sponsors – Event News Enterprise & Sun Newspapers
Shining Star Sponsor – Charles Abbott Associates, Inc.
Rising Star Sponsors – MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach, Orange County Breeze, Orange County District Supervisor Andrew Do, Run Seal Beach, The Shops at Rossmoor and Sea Air Federal Credit Union.
Everyone entering the Joint Forces Training Base must present photo identification at the main gate and children must be accompanied by parents/guardian. Lawn chairs, blankets and shade are highly encouraged, as there is no seating or shade provided. As a reminder, there is no foot or bicycle traffic allowed.
For additional information, contact the Los Alamitos Recreation and Community Services Department at (562) 430-1073 or visit www.cityoflosalamitos.org/recreation.
