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The Fourth of July is a perfect holiday to spend at the beach with family, friends, and a little night magic! This year, the holiday lands on a Sunday - which is the perfect excuse to turn the day into a weekend of celebration. With boat parades, fireworks shows, and festivals on the pier, there's an endless amount of fun to be had here at The OCeanfront.
See our round-up of Fourth of July activities after the jump...
Newport Beach: The 58th Annual Old Glory Boat Parade
(sponsored by the American Legion Yacht Club)
July 4, 2010 @ 1:00pm
It's our country’s birthday and Newport Beach is ready to celebrate! The harbor will be full of boats adorned in red-white-&-blue, with engines purring, flags unfurled and Sousa marches blaring, announcing the beginning of the time-honored Old Glory Boat Parade. The all-day Gala at the American Legion Post 291 begins at 7:00am – 11:00 am with volunteers preparing a fine Pancake Breakfast $10 and a BBQ lunch and dinner $10 from 12:00 pm - 5:00pm, with live music and dancing from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm.
For information, please contact the American Legion Newport Harbor Post office: 949-673-5070 American Legion Yacht Club or visit the info site.
Balboa Bay Club & Resort
For those interested in spending the entire weekend in Newport Beach, retire to the Balboa Bay Club & Resort and enjoy the special Resort Perks Package! This package includes luxurious guest room accommodations, breakfast for two in your room or the dining room, and valet parking at The Resort.
Rates from $299, July 2 thru September 5, 2010
Don't Forget! The Resort also offers a delicious Sunday morning European Breakfast overlooking the bay. Sunday afternoons are the time to wind down, with a BBQ on the Terrace, and live music; ask for “late check-out” on Sunday, and make that mini-vacation last even longer.
Huntington Beach
Don't miss out on Surf City's three-day 4th of July Celebration!
July 03 - July 05, 2010; Every day, starting @ 10am
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Saturday, July 3rd
Pier Plaza Festival
10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Pier Plaza - Huntington Beach Pier
Sunday, July 4th
Pancake Breakfast in Lake Park
Sponsored by Kiwanis of Huntington Beach
6:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Lake Park - Main Street between 11th & 12th
Cost: $5
Surf City 5K Run and Fitness Expo
7:00 a.m. - Noon
Worthy Park - Main Street and 17th
106th Annual 4th of July Parade
10 a.m. - Noon
The parade will start at Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) and 8th Street, then head south on PCH to Main Street, and then continue up Main Street ending past Yorktown.
Bleacher seating available at Lake Park for $15 pre-sale or $20 at the event. To purchase tickets call 714-536-5486.
Pier Plaza Festival
10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Pier Plaza - Huntington Beach Pier
Look for K-Earth 101 and Radio Disney, along with your favorite vendors and activities, at this year's Pier Plaza Festival! In addition, Main Street will be closed from 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. for more family activities.
Fireworks Show
9:00 p.m.
Huntington Beach Pier
VIP Seating: $10
Please note the pier will only be accessible to VIP Seating ticket holders after 7:00 p.m.
Monday, July 5th
Pier Plaza Festival
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Pier Plaza - Huntington Beach Pier
To purchase tickets or get more information, go to www.hb4thofjuly.org.
For a list of Frequently Asked Questions, including information on reserving viewing space for the parade and road closures, go to hb/fourthofjuly
To enjoy all the weekend festivities, stay at Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa, where the incredible list of summer activities includes kayaking, fishing boat charters, and Duffy boat cruises - Awesome!
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