July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza At Marina del Rey

The traditional fireworks extravaganza over the main channel in Marina del Rey will take place this Saturday evening, July 4th, starting promptly at 9:00 p.m. and lasting approximately 20 minutes.

This year’s display presents the famed Zambelli Pyrotechnics, which originated more than 100 years ago in Italy and follows the Italian tradition of huge finales. The fireworks are choreographed to patriotic music, which will be broadcast in sync with the display over FM radio KXLU, 88.9 on the dial. Those watching can tune their radios to listen to the simulcast. The music will be relayed over loudspeakers in Burton Chace Park, for onlookers there.

Burton Chace Park, located at 13650 Mindanao Way and Fisherman’s Village, at 13755 Fiji Way, as well as the beaches in Marina del Rey and Playa del Rey are premiere locations for viewing the pyrotechnic extravaganza. Parking is available in county lots throughout the Marina for a $5-7 entrance fee and at Fisherman’s Village for $1.00 per half hour, $8.00 maximum.

Marina del Rey WaterBus service will operate on the 4th of July from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. for a fare of $1.00 per person, one way. Tickets are available for purchase at seven boarding locations including Fisherman’s Village at 13755 Fiji Way; Burton Chace Park at 13650 Mindanao Way; Waterfront Walk/Fire Station #110 at 4433 Admiralty Way; Marina “Mother’s” Beach at 4101 Admiralty Way; Dolphin Marina at 13900 Panay Way, Dock Gate # C-200; Esprit I at 13900 Marquesas Way, Dock Gate #B-417 and Marina Harbor at 14028 Tahiti Way, Dock Gate # A-2200.
The Beach Shuttle will provide service from 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Both forms of transportation offer an alternative way to travel around the Marina during the holiday.

Additional information is available by visiting the Department of Beaches and Harbors website at:

http://www.marinadelrey.lacounty.gov