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4TH OF JULY IN LONG BEACH CA = Fireworks, BBQ and Family Fun!

When you think of 4th of July in Long Beach CA, you can't help but to think of mesquite scented air, huge family backyard BBQs featuring grilled steaks, hamburgers and hot dogs, colorful parades, pie-eating contests, beach parties and of course great 4th of July fireworks!

4TH OF JULY PICNICS AND BLOCK PARTIES: There are many 4th of July Long Beach Events scheduled all over Long Beach, CA. One of my favorite 4th of July daytime activities is to attend the local neighborhood block party! It's a great way to become reacquainted with friends and neighbors while at the same time participating in the many fun family games such as the dunk tank, water balloon toss and the popular cake walk! TIP: Try not to become distracted by the emcee's funky Elaine - Seinfeld dance when the music stops. It's a strategy to distract you!

4TH OF JULY CONTESTS: The watermelon eating contest is a very entertaining activity as well. You usually have three types of eaters. There is the one who insists on maintaining a cool appearance by "eating cute." Then there's the one that overthinks the process by trying to mathematically estimate the speed and number of bites it would take based on the width and depth of the watermelon slice. Then last but certainly not least, is the one that inhales the entire watermelon, giving it all they've got! You guys rock!

TIP: Keep a fixed smile on your face, occasionally raise your eyebrows and if you really want to make someone's day, a thumbs up gesture wouldn't hurt!

LONG BEACH'S 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS: How do you know it's almost fireworks time in Long Beach, CA? All of a sudden there's a buzz and excitement in the air around twilight time. You'll see people starting to rush out of their homes. Crowded shops and noisy pubs start clearing out as hundreds of spectators start walking, skating or bicycling south towards the shore. Kids are running ahead of their parents shrieking and laughing. Even the canine family members seem to sense the excitement and happily trot alongside their human companions.