Photos: Huntington Beach celebrates July 4th
Briefly

The first Huntington Beach Fourth of July celebration started in 1904 to commemorate the arrival of an electric passenger train. Initially attracting 50,000 attendees, the tradition has significantly grown over the years. In 2025, the celebration is expected to welcome more than 500,000 visitors. The event features various activities, including parades showcasing unique floats and groups, enhancing the community spirit and celebration of independence.
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.
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA - JULY 4, 2025: Dogs from The Unstoppable Dogs group are pushed during a Fourth of July parade.
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA - JULY 4, 2025: A float from Air Force Minijets is seen during a Fourth of July parade.
Read at Los Angeles Times
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