Date
July 4, 2026
Sea to Shining LBC
A Fourth of July waterfront celebration across Long Beach for America's 250th birthday. Community-packed events begin in the afternoon on Saturday, July 4, 2026, building to free fireworks at 9 PM.
What Is Sea to Shining LBC?
A citywide celebration of the Long Beach coastline.
Sea to Shining LBC brings restaurants, community partners, and family-friendly programming together along the Long Beach coast for America's 250th birthday. Community-packed events kick off in the afternoon on Saturday, July 4 and build across the waterfront, drawing on the energy of Big Bang on the Bay and offering an early glimpse of Long Beach's future LA28 venues, with free fireworks at 9 PM.
At a Glance
What we know so far.
Community Packed Events
Starting afternoon
Fireworks
9:00 PM
Show length
~20 min
Cost
Free
Gathering areas
3 spots
Gathering & Viewing Map
Three planned spots to gather along the coast.
Hubs for daytime programming, food, music, and fireworks viewing along the Long Beach waterfront. Final footprints subject to confirmation.
- 1Planned Viewing Area
Queen Mary / Downtown Waterfront
Downtown Long Beach shoreline
Get directions - 2Planned Viewing Area
Cherry / Junipero
Central beachfront
Get directions - 3Planned Viewing Area
Granada Beach
East beachfront
Get directions
Flyovers & Aerial Moments
The energy that builds toward 9 PM.
Flyovers and aerial moments are expected along the oceanfront, with key viewing areas near Granada Beach and Junipero. Timing and participation will be updated as details are confirmed.
Long Beach on the World Stage
A weeklong preview of Long Beach's LA28 future.
Sports-inspired programming tied to Long Beach's future LA28 venues will be held the week of the Fourth of July, but not on Saturday, July 4 itself.
Home of the Wave Kite Surfing
Belmont Shore Beach
A kite surfing competition tied to Long Beach's future LA28 venue footprint along Belmont Shore.
Rowing 250 Pull
Marine Stadium
A community rowing event at Marine Stadium, the historic home of rowing in Long Beach and a future Olympic venue.
Water polo & additional sports
Waterfront venues TBA
Additional sports activations connected to LA28 venues. Lineup to be announced.
Flavors of Long Beach
Restaurants, pop-ups, music, and partners.
Local businesses are joining in across the waterfront. Participating partners to be announced.
Local restaurants
Long Beach restaurants planning to take part from their own dining rooms and patios along the waterfront.
Pop-up food vendors
Pop-up food activations expected at key viewing zones. Participating vendors to be announced.
Beachfront activations
Family-friendly activations along the coastline throughout Fourth of July week.
Music & entertainment
Live music, DJs, and waterfront entertainment moments planned across participating locations.
Support Sea to Shining LBC
Help bring the celebration to life.
Your support helps fund family-friendly programming, event production, and the Fourth of July fireworks experience along the Long Beach coastline. Donations are processed through Eminent Giving.
Safety & Community
Quick reminders for a great day on the coast.
Personal fireworks are not allowed.
Long Beach prohibits personal fireworks. Please follow official City guidance.
Arrive early.
Expect heavy traffic and full beach lots in the late afternoon.
Respect the coastline.
Respect beaches, wildlife, and neighborhoods. Pack out what you bring in.
Watch this page for updates.
Final traffic, parking, and public-safety details will be posted as the City confirms them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sea to Shining LBC, answered.
What is Sea to Shining LBC?
Sea to Shining LBC: America's 250 is a community-driven Long Beach waterfront celebration with community-packed events starting in the afternoon on Saturday, July 4, 2026, building toward a free fireworks show at 9 PM.
Is this the same as Big Bang on the Bay?
No. Sea to Shining LBC is a new, citywide waterfront celebration inspired by the tradition and energy of Big Bang on the Bay. It is intentionally broader, spread across the Long Beach coastline rather than a single venue.
Is Boathouse on the Bay producing the event?
No. Boathouse is helping share information and rally community partners. The full event is being shaped together with the City, local partners, and community organizations.
When are the fireworks and where can I watch them?
Free fireworks are planned for Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 9 PM, with a show of roughly 20 minutes. Three planned gathering areas span the coastline: Queen Mary / Downtown Waterfront, Cherry / Junipero, and Granada Beach. Final footprints are subject to confirmation.
Is the event free?
Yes. The afternoon programming and the fireworks viewing along the Long Beach beachfront are planned to be free and open to the public.
Will there be food, music, and flyovers?
Yes. Local restaurants, pop-up food vendors, music, and beachfront activations are part of the planning, with flyovers and aerial moments expected along the oceanfront. Participating partners and timing will be announced as confirmed.
Are the Olympic-related events on July 4?
The LA28-inspired programming will be held the week of the Fourth of July, but not on Saturday, July 4 itself.
How do I donate or get involved?
Donations are being collected through Eminent Giving and a direct link will be posted as soon as it's live. If you're a Long Beach restaurant, vendor, musician, or community partner who wants to participate, reach out using the contact link on this page.
Want another way to see Long Beach from the water? The AquaLink water taxi runs all summer and docks steps from our patio.