Every Independence Day, thousands of residents and visitors gather along the shores of the Pacific Ocean for one of Washington’s most memorable coastal celebrations—the annual Long Beach Fireworks Show.

Beginning at 10:00 p.m. on July 4 at the Bolstad Beach Approach, the free community event transforms the beach into a spectacular outdoor theater as colorful fireworks burst high above the Pacific, reflecting across the waves and lighting up the night sky. Evergreen Coast event page

The Long Beach Peninsula has long been one of the Northwest’s favorite Fourth of July destinations. Families spread blankets on the sand, children build sandcastles while waiting for darkness, and friends gather around beach bonfires to celebrate America’s birthday together. The combination of cool ocean breezes, wide sandy beaches, and breathtaking sunsets creates the perfect setting before the first fireworks illuminate the coastline.

The holiday is also one of the busiest weekends of the year for the peninsula. More than 70,000 visitors are expected to visit the area, filling hotels, vacation rentals, campgrounds, restaurants, and local businesses while enjoying the beaches, festivals, parades, and fireworks that make the region famous.

Visitors should remember that while the professional fireworks display is open to everyone, consumer fireworks are prohibited within the city limits of Long Beach and Ilwaco. Fireworks are permitted only in designated unincorporated areas of Pacific County under county regulations, and users should stay at least 150 feet from the dunes while properly disposing of spent fireworks to help protect the fragile coastal environment.

Whether you’re watching from the Bolstad Beach Approach, enjoying an evening stroll along the boardwalk, or spending the day exploring the Long Beach Peninsula, the annual fireworks display continues a tradition that brings together families, friends, and visitors in celebration of Independence Day.

As the final bursts of color fade over the Pacific and applause echoes across the beach, many leave with memories that become part of their own Fourth of July traditions—one more reason why Long Beach remains one of Washington’s premier Independence Day destinations.