City of Los Alamitos Announces July 4th Fireworks Show

From The City of Los Alamitos:

When: Monday, July 4, 2016

Where: Joint Forces Training Base (JFTB)

11200 Lexington Drive

Los Alamitos, CA 90720

Who: Co-Sponsored by the Cities of Los Alamitos, Cypress, Seal Beach, and the Community of Rossmoor

What: 29th Annual Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular

The 29th Annual 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular is taking place on Monday, July 4th at the Joint Forces Training Base in Los Alamitos. The cities of Los Alamitos, Cypress, Seal Beach, and the Community of Rossmoor collaborate to host this annual event to honor the men and women of the military and celebrate our country’s birthday.

Once again this year, the event and fireworks display will take place on the runways of Los Alamitos Army Airfield on the military installation.The event area will be closer to parking, making the event’s proximity for the elderly and handicapped more convenient. The layout also provides a much cleaner seating area for participants to sit, enjoy the entertainment, and view the firework show. Biking onto the instillation is allowed but all riders must wear a helmet. Parking on the military instillation is highly recommended.

Entry to the event will open at 4:00 p.m. via Lexington Dr. off of Katella Ave. Due to heighten security, please provide plenty of time and patience to enter the base. The cities of Los Alamitos and Cypress will be collecting a $5 parking fee per vehicle to support the event. The parking fee will be waived for those with a valid military I.D.

The 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular will include free activities like sponsor booths with giveaways and information and live music on the main stage.

For a minimal cost, you can enjoy an extensive Family Fun Zone and fantastic food from several food vendors that will be serving a variety of dinner options, desserts, and snacks. The event’s climax begins at 9:00 p.m. with one of the best and longest fireworks displays in Southern California.

Timeline for the 29th Annual 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular

• 4:00pm Gates are open and event begins
• 4:15pm Live entertainment on the Main Stage begins
• 7:45pm Dignitary speeches

• 8:00pm 40th Infantry Band performance on the Main Stage begins
• 9:00pm Fireworks show begins
• 9:30pm Event concludes

This event is free to anyone wishing to attend thanks to the generosity of our Premier Community Partner, Republic Disposal Service.

Additional sponsors include Generation Church, Sea Air Federal Credit Union, CARE Ambulance, Cottonwood Church, Southern California Edison, Charles Abbott Associates, Inc., The Shops at Rossmoor, OC Breeze, and the News Enterprise.

Everyone over the age of 16 entering the Joint Forces Training Base must present photo identification at the main gate and children must be accompanied by parents/guardian. Lawn chairs and blankets are highly encouraged, as there is no bleacher seating available.

Motor homes, alcohol, dogs, BBQs, and fireworks are NOT permitted at this event.

For additional information, contact the Los Alamitos Recreation and Community Services Department at (562) 430-1073 or the Cypress Recreation and Community Services Department at (714) 229-6780. Or visit the City of Los Alamitos website or the City of Cypress website.

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