Long Beach fireworks will begin at 9 p.m. on July 4 with three simultaneous shows launched along the coast. The display is part of the Waterfront Fireworks Spectacular, and people watching from the shoreline will have several places to choose from.
Granada Beach and Junipero Beach
The three launches are set for Granada Beach, Junipero Beach, and the Queen Mary. That setup gives residents more than one viewing option instead of a single crowd point, with the bluff, Lion’s Lighthouse, Belmont Pier, Shoreline Village, and the beaches all listed as places to watch.
The calendar also places the fireworks inside a fuller July 4 weekend lineup. The 4th of July BBQ at the Aquarium of the Pacific runs noon-2 p.m., and the 4th of July on the Queen Mary is scheduled for 3-10 p.m.
Justin Rudd at 1 S. Granada Ave.
Justin Rudd is listed as the presenter of the 22nd annual Great American Kids’ Bike Parade/Costume Contest, which starts and finishes at the boat launch ramp at 1 S. Granada Ave. That event helps show how tightly packed the holiday schedule is before the 9 p.m. fireworks window opens.
The fireworks lineup is the clearest example of that structure: three launches, one start time, and several public sightlines instead of a single official viewing site. The Waterfront Fireworks Spectacular page has additional information, and the practical question for anyone heading out is which of the listed spots gives the best view of each launch.
July 4 at 9 p.m.
Long Beach also lists the Long Beach Coast Game and Drone Show for 6:35 p.m. at Blair Field and Picnics and Pops Concert for 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Larry Curtis Concert Park at Marine Stadium. By the time the fireworks start, the holiday schedule will already have filled much of the evening.
For readers planning where to stand, the immediate choice is between the bluff, Lion’s Lighthouse, Belmont Pier, Shoreline Village, and the beaches. The event puts the same 9 p.m. show in reach of several shoreline spots, so the best option depends on which launch a viewer wants to face.
