From Ironman Madness to Fireworks on the Pier — South Bay’s 4th Is On

Happy 4th, South Bay 🎇

The beach is calling, the grills are firing, and the sky’s about to light up from every direction. Whether you’re chugging beers in Hermosa, watching drones fly in RPV, or chasing your kids through a pie-eating contest in El Segundo, this is the weekend to go big and stay local. America’s birthday looks good on the South Bay.

Let’s get into it 👇

🗓️ This Week in the South Bay

FRIDAY, JULY 4
🍺 Hermosa Ironman @ 28th St. Beach
Run, paddle, and chug with the locals.
🏃‍♀️ 5K & Firecracker Dash @ Riviera Village
Patriotic run through the beach streets.
🎆 RB Fireworks @ King Harbor, Redondo Beach
Classic pier show at dusk.
🎇 Drone Show & Fest @ RPV Civic Center
Food, music, and a high-tech finale.
🎆 Fireworks & Games @ El Segundo Rec Park
All-day family fun capped by fireworks.
🎡 PV Old-Fashioned 4th @ Malaga Cove
Bike parade, games, and apple pie contests.
🎉 “Red, White & Boots” Bash @ Terranea
Line dancing, outdoor movies, and drone views.

🌟 Featured Events & Local Highlights

🏃‍♂️ 32nd Annual 4th of July 5K & Firecracker Dash

📍 Riviera Village, Redondo Beach
🕒 Friday, July 4 – 8:00 AM start
💰 Registration Required

Kick off the 4th with a festive run through Redondo’s beachy streets. From elite racers to stroller joggers, everyone’s welcome, and costumes are encouraged.

🔹 Chip-timed 5K with awards + prizes
🔹 Kids’ Dash with medals for all
🔹 Pre-race costume contest 🎉
🔹 Benefits Redondo Beach schools
👉 Register Here

🎆 Redondo Beach Fireworks @ King Harbor

📍 King Harbor, Redondo Beach
🕒 Friday, July 4 – 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM (Fireworks ~9:00 PM)
💰 Free Entry (VIP seating available)

A classic Redondo tradition, crowds gather along the waterfront for music, snacks, and a full fireworks show over the harbor. Get there early.

🔹 Public viewing along the pier and beach
🔹 Live music and food vendors
🔹 Lagoon VIP tickets available
🔹 Walk or bike to avoid traffic
👉 Event Info

🍺 Hermosa Beach Ironman

📍 28th Street Beach, Hermosa Beach
🕒 Friday, July 4 – ~8:00 AM Start
💰 Free to Watch

A legendary South Bay tradition. One mile run, one mile paddle, six-pack chug. It’s part sport, part spectacle, and very Hermosa.

🔹 Must be 21+ to enter
🔹 Bring your own board and beer
🔹 Free for spectators (family-friendly, kinda)
🔹 Wildest beach scene before 10 AM
👉 Community Page

🎉 “Red, White & Boots” Bash at Terranea

📍 Terranea Resort, Rancho Palos Verdes
🕒 Friday, July 4 – 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM
💰 Ticketed event

Face painting, cowboy hats, line dancing, and an outdoor movie? Terranea’s annual 4th of July bash is packed with family fun—and prime drone show views.

🔹 Live music, dancing, and kids’ activities
🔹 Magic show + classic outdoor film
🔹 Overlooks RPV’s drone light show
🔹 Open to public with advance ticket
👉 Event Info

🎡 Palos Verdes An Old-Fashioned 4th of July

📍 Malaga Cove School Grounds, 300 Paseo Del Mar, PVE
🕒 Friday, July 4 – Begins at 9:30 AM
💰 Free Entry

Celebrate like it’s 1965. This wholesome gathering brings back the bike parades, pie contests, and patriotic music—all in classic PV style.

🔹 Children’s bike parade
🔹 Apple pie baking competition
🔹 Marching band + military honors
🔹 Hosted by PV July 4th Committee
👉 More Info

🎇 El Segundo Independence Day Celebration

📍 Recreation Park & Stevenson Field
🕒 Friday, July 4 – Day 10–3 PM, Evening 5–9:30 PM
💰 Free for residents | $5 non-residents

Games, watermelon-eating contests, and a fireworks show close out El Segundo’s full day of family-friendly celebration.

🔹 Classic fair-style games + toddler crawl
🔹 Food booths and live music in the evening
🔹 Fireworks launch at 9 PM sharp
🔹 Wristbands required for field entry
👉 Event Info

🎆 RPV Independence Day Festival & Drone Show

📍 Ken Dyda Civic Center, 30940 Hawthorne Blvd, Rancho Palos Verdes
🕒 Friday, July 4 – 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
💰 Free Entry

RPV swaps fireworks for a sky full of drones. Expect food, music, crafts, and a family-friendly vibe leading to a show unlike any other.

🔹 Live country tunes + line dancing
🔹 Food trucks, beer & wine garden
🔹 Patriotic drone display at 9 PM
🔹 Great for all ages
👉 City Event Page

📸 South Bay Snapshot

That’s the full sparkler set.

We packed your week with Ironmen, fireworks, and pies, all you need now is sunscreen and a snack plan. Got a local tip we should feature next week? Just hit reply. And if you know someone who always texts “What’s going on this weekend?” forward this and look like a hero.

Until next Thursday,
Jaime
Chief Editor @MySouthBay

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