The 27th Annual 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular is taking place at the Joint Forces Training Base in Los Alamitos on Friday, July 4. The cities of Los Alamitos, Cypress, Seal Beach, the community of Rossmoor, and the Joint Forces Training Base collaborate to host this annual event to honor the men and women of the military, and to celebrate the country’s birthday.
There will be flyovers from military aircraft, before the event’s climax at 9 p.m. with one of the best and longest fireworks displays in Southern California.
The 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular will include free activities like military displays, 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 fabulous food vendors that will be serving a variety of dinner options, desserts, and snacks.
The event and fireworks display will once again take place on the runways of the military installation. The event area will be closer to parking, making the event’s proximity for the elderly and handicapped closer. The layout also provides a much cleaner seating area for participants to sit, enjoy the entertainment and view the fireworks. Biking onto the installation is allowed but all riders must wear a helmet.
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.
Parking on the military installation is highly recommended. 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. The cities of Los Alamitos and Cypress will be collecting a $5 parking fee per vehicle to support the event. Parking will be free to those with a military ID.
Gates to the base will open at 4:00 p.m. via Lexington Dr. entrance off of Katella Ave. Due to heightened security, please be patient and allow plenty of time to enter the base.
Timeline for the 26th Annual 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular:
4:00 p.m. – Gates are open and event begins
4:15 p.m. – Live entertainment on the Main Stage begins
7:45 p.m. – Dignitary speeches
8:00 p.m. – 40th Infantry Band performance on the Main Stage begins
9:00 p.m. – Fireworks show begins
9:30 p.m. – Event concludes
This event is free to anyone wishing to attend thanks to the generosity of Premier Community Partner, Republic Disposal Service. Additional sponsors include Sea Air Federal Credit Union, CARE Ambulance, Cottonwood Church, Los Alamitos Medical Center, BSNF, Southern California Edison, Charles Abbott Associates, Inc., Katella Senior Living/Alamitos West, The Shops at Rossmoor, OC Breeze, and The News Enterprise.
If you are interested in being a food vendor or regular merchandise/advertising vendor, please contact the Los Alamitos Recreation and Community Services Department at 562-430-1073 or online at www.cityoflosalamitos.org. You may also contact the Cypress Recreation and Community Services Department at 714-229-6780 or online at www.ci.cypress.ca.us.