Is Huntington Beach Open on 4th of July?

The celebration starts with the Pier Plaza Festival, July 3 to July 5. The festival, which takes place at the famous Huntington Beach pier, sees throngs of beachgoers enjoying the exhibitors, food vendors, family entertainment and playing on the beach.

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OneHB Neighborhood Parade (July 4, 2022)
The Fourth of July Parade (July 4, 2022)
Pier Plaza Festival (July 1–4, 2022)
Fireworks on the Pier (July 4, 2022)
What time does Huntington Beach Open on 4th of July?
What time is fireworks at Huntington Beach?
Does Huntington Beach allow fireworks?
What beaches have fireworks for 4th of July in California?

On July 4, you can start your day early by attending the Kiwanis Club Lake Park Breakfast where they’ll be serving up a great pancake breakfast, one of the organization’s biggest fundraisers.

Experienced runners and stroller-pushing families alike take part in the Surf City 5K Run, starting with the Residents Run and finishing with the Kids Run. At the race’s end, visit the Health and Fitness Expo to see a variety of health products and fitness vendors.

Then it’s time for the main event: the 111th Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade! An estimated 100,000 people line both sides of Main Street – with its red-white-and-blue-decorated houses – to thrill at the two-hour event, which is the longest parade west of the Mississippi River! Celebrities and hometown heroes preside over the parade as it winds down Main Street to the Civic Center. Participants include award-winning marching bands, dancing horses, decorated floats and so much more! Bring plenty of water and sunscreen.

Spend the rest of your day at the beach enjoying the surf and sand or riding brightly decorated bicycles around town, chatting with friendly locals and visitors alike, or perhaps barbequing with family and friends.

As the day winds down, you can finish up your day of fun (that is, if you can keep your eyes open!) with a dazzling fireworks show over the Huntington Beach Pier, a 25-minute show that rivals any in the nation. Years past have recorded 1,300 rounds of bursting fireworks, with 500 alone in the last few seconds of the finale! A magnificent way to end America’s Independence Day for another year.

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Surf City Runs: 7 a.m. (Residents 5K); 8 a.m. (Open 5K); 8:15 a.m. (Stroller 5K); 9 a.m. (Kids' Fun Run)

Worthy Park, Main & 17th streets, Huntington Beach, CA

Parade: 10 a.m.

Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA

Pier Plaza Festival: July 1-4 - 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. daily

Pier, Main & Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA

Fireworks Over the Ocean: 9 p.m.

Pier, Main & Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA

From Huntington Beach 4th of July:

"Launched in 1904, the first Huntington Beach 4th of July celebration commemorated the arrival of the first electric passenger train linking the area with Long Beach and Los Angeles, attracting 50,000 people to the celebration.

"118 years later, the annual tradition annually attracts more than 500,000 attendees over 4 days of programming and is the largest 4th of July celebration west of the Mississippi.

"Join us from July 1-4, 2022 as we celebrate our Huntington Beach Hometown Tradition!"

"4th of July Surf City 5K Run: The Surf City Run 5K in Huntington Beach takes place along the historic route of Main Street and Pacific Coast Highway. Come out and enjoy an 'All-American' start to this terrific Holiday by running along our parade route, see the famous pier, and beautiful Pacific Ocean before a gentle sloping return to Worthy Park for the finish.

"Main Street Parade: The traditional Main Street Parade is BACK in 2022!

"Pier Plaza Festival - 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. daily July 1-4 - featuring entertainment, amusements/rides, exhibitors, food trucks and a beer & wine garden

"The annual 4th of July Fireworks Over The Ocean, presented by Mr Robert Mayer and Family, will take place on Monday, July 4th in the evening.

"Tickets for reserved Pier seating and VIP options are available. Don't miss out and get yours now: FIREWORKS TICKETS."

A beautiful seaside city in Orange County, located just 35 mi (56 km) south of Los Angeles, is a perfect place for spending the 4th of July weekend. Its colorful parade and fireworks attract about 50,000 people annually.

OneHB Neighborhood Parade (July 4, 2022)

Instead of the traditional 4th of July Parade on Main Street and Pacific Coast Highway, the OneHB Neighborhood Parade will tour across neighborhoods of Huntington Beach. It will showcase local elected officials, front-line heroes, military and veterans, other community dignitaries, public safety vehicles, and live entertainments, all promoting solidarity and goodwill among the neighbors. The parade will march from 8:30 am to about 12 pm from south to north Huntington Beach. The exact route will be announced on the website on July 4th morning.

The Fourth of July Parade (July 4, 2022)

The massive parade, which dates back to 1904, starts at 10 am. This two-hour procession moves along Main Street and features dozens of floats, marching bands, and celebrity guests. Over the years, it was attended by astronaut Buzz Aldrin, Hollywood stars like Patrick Warburton, Tim Conway Jr., Jerry Mathers, and Joe Mantegna, and famous athletes like Tony Gonzalez, Tito Ortiz, and Hank Conger.

The best spots to view the parade are located along the Pacific Coast Highway. The stretch of PCH starting from 8th to Main Street, the shopping area on Main Street, and Lake Park area are considered to be good viewing locations.

Pier Plaza Festival (July 1–4, 2022)

After the parade, visitors can enjoy some food, live entertainment, and shopping stalls at Pier Plaza Festival, next to the Huntington Beach Pier. Festivities there last from 10 am to 9 pm through the whole 4th of July weekend. Live concerts, food and craft vendors, lots of family activities—the program keeps visitors busy all day long. Runners can also enjoy the Surf City Run 5k on the morning of July 4th.

Fireworks on the Pier (July 4, 2022)

A spectacular fireworks display tips the 4th of July celebrations in Huntington Beach. The pyrotechnic show features about 1,300 rounds of fireworks that are launched over the Huntington Beach Pier. If your hotel room has an ocean view, you can watch fireworks from your balcony or join people around fire pits on the beach. Huntington Beach also offers tickets to watch the fireworks show from the seating area on the pier.

What time does Huntington Beach Open on 4th of July?

The only entrance to the parking lot will be at Beach Boulevard and Pacific Coast Highway. The gates will open at 5:00 a.m. on Monday, July 4, 2022 and the public will not be allowed to line up in front of the parking lot gates until after 12:00 a.m. Until that time, you must find a legal parking space.

What time is fireworks at Huntington Beach?

Spend the Fourth of July weekend in Huntington Beach by checking out some of these events before going to the free fireworks show at the Huntington Beach Pier. Visitors come from all over and gather along the coast for miles to view the impressive display, which will begin at 9 pm on July 4.

Does Huntington Beach allow fireworks?

Fireworks MAY NOT be discharged: On any beach, wetlands, or public parks. All areas on the ocean side of Pacific Coast Highway (e.g. Sunset Beach) Within 10 ft of any residence, dwelling or other structure or oil wells.