Photos: Huntington Beach celebrates July 4th

Launched in 1904, the first Huntington Beach Fourth 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. 121 years later, the annual tradition attracts more than 500,000 attendees.

The sunset silhouettes a lifeguard keeping an eye on big waves and large crowds celebrating July Fourth before watching fireworks displays shooting off the pier and illuminating the ocean in Huntington Beach on Friday.

(Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times)

A parade-goer on a moped going down a street.

A parade-goer makes his way down a closed street before a Fourth of July parade Friday in Huntington Beach, Calif.

(William Liang/For The Times)

The Scouting America group carries a large flag during a Fourth of July parade.

The Scouting America group carries a flag during a Fourth of July parade Friday in Huntington Beach.

(William Liang/For The Times)

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HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA - JULY 4, 2025: Dogs from The Unstoppable Dogs group are pushed during a Fourth of July parade Friday, July 4, 2025, in Huntington Beach, Calif. (William Liang / For the Times)

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HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA - JULY 4, 2025: A man holds up a "Lafufu" during a Fourth of July parade Friday, July 4, 2025, in Huntington Beach, Calif. (William Liang / For the Times)

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HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA - JULY 4, 2025: A float from Air Force Minijets is seen during a Fourth of July parade Friday, July 4, 2025, in Huntington Beach, Calif. (William Liang / For the Times)

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HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA - JULY 4, 2025: The group Mrs. Roper Romps waves to the crowd during a Fourth of July parade Friday, July 4, 2025, in Huntington Beach, Calif. (William Liang / For the Times)

1. HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA – JULY 4, 2025: Dogs from The Unstoppable Dogs group are pushed during a Fourth of July parade Friday, July 4, 2025, in Huntington Beach, Calif. (William Liang / For the Times) (William Liang/For The Times) 2. HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA – JULY 4, 2025: A man holds up a “Lafufu” during a Fourth of July parade Friday, July 4, 2025, in Huntington Beach, Calif. (William Liang / For the Times) (William Liang/For The Times) 3. HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA – JULY 4, 2025: A float from Air Force Minijets is seen during a Fourth of July parade Friday, July 4, 2025, in Huntington Beach, Calif. (William Liang / For the Times) (William Liang/For The Times) 4. HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA – JULY 4, 2025: The group Mrs. Roper Romps waves to the crowd during a Fourth of July parade Friday, July 4, 2025, in Huntington Beach, Calif. (William Liang / For the Times) (William Liang/For The Times)

Carli Dugan and Kellie Turner revel in the moment in the water while joining large crowds watching fireworks.

Carli Dugan and Kellie Turner, both of Huntington Beach, revel in the moment in the water while joining large crowds watching fireworks displays shooting off the pier and illuminating the ocean in Huntington Beach Friday, July 4, 2025.

(Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times)

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Felicia Ray Owens
Felicia Ray Owenshttps://feliciarayowens.com

Felicia Ray Owens is a media founder, cultural strategist, and civic advocate who creates platforms where power meets lived truth. As the voice behind C4: Coffee. Cocktails. Culture. Conversation and the founder of FROUSA Media, she uses storytelling, public dialogue, and organizing to spotlight the issues that matter most—locally and nationally.

A longtime advocate for community wellness and political engagement, Felicia brings experience as a former Precinct Chair and former Chief Communications Officer of Indivisible Hill Country. Her work bridges culture, activism, and healing through curated spaces designed to inspire real change.

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