Channel Islands Harbor’s 50th Anniversary amps up its already fun 4th of July celebration with a packed weekend of family activities. Beginning July 3, daytime festivities start at 11 a.m. and include an assortment of children’s activities and Arts & Crafts vendors. There will be live entertainment throughout the day, culminating with the popular Sgt. Pepper/British Invasion Artists performing in Harborview Park at 4 - 6 p.m.

July 4th festivities begin with the annual Channel Islands Harbor 10K Race & 5K Fun Run/Walk along Sunset Lane, Hollywood Beach. Registration and check-in are at 7 a.m., followed by the 10K & 5K Races starting together at 8 a.m. The annual Channel Islands Harbor 4th of July Children's Parade begins at 10:30 a.m. and proceeds from Albacore Way up Harbor Blvd. to Cabezone Circle. Marine Emporium Landing will have activities between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m., including a crafters’ market, petting zoo, inflatable fun zone, a rock climbing wall and food booth, accompanied by a great line-up of live music by Big Adventure, featuring acoustic, electric pop, rock, 60’s through today; 2 - 4 p.m. in Harborview Park.

In honor of this year’s 50th Anniversary, the July 4th fireworks promise to dazzle with an extended extravaganza beginning at 9 p.m. that will be visible throughout the Harbor.

The celebration continues July 5, with an expanded farmers’ market from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.and live music by The UnUsual Suspects performing their popular party music from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m in Harborview Park. Fairy Tales in the Park provides a special treat for families, beginning at 2 p.m. with their free live performance of everyone’s favorite, Cinderella.

For more information on Fireworks by the Sea or the Channel Islands Harbor, visit www.channelislandsharbor.org.