Long Beach’s Fourth of July Celebrations Feature Three Fireworks Displays and Drone Safety Initiatives Long Beach will host three synchronized professional fireworks displays on Saturday, July 4, beginning at 9 p.m., as part of its Fourth of July celebrations. The events will take place along the city’s coastline, with fireworks barges positioned near the Queen Mary, Junipero Beach (Cherry Avenue), and Granada Beach (Bay Shore Avenue). These displays are expected to be visible from much of the shoreline, offering residents and visitors a panoramic view of the festivities. For those seeking a more immersive experience, the Queen Mary will host its annual Fourth of July celebration from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. aboard the historic ship, located at 1126 Queens Highway. The event includes general admission tickets priced at $75 for adults and $45 for children, with VIP admission available for $225. Fireworks will commence around 9 p.m., coinciding with the main display. The Queen Mary’s event is part of the city’s efforts to provide a premium viewing option while promoting public safety. City officials have reiterated that all personal fireworks, including sparklers and so-called “safe and sane” varieties, are illegal in Long Beach. This ban is enforced to prevent fire hazards, injuries, excessive noise, and the thousands of complaints reported annually due to unauthorized fireworks. Instead, residents are encouraged to attend one of the city’s professionally managed displays to ensure a safer and more enjoyable celebration. In addition to the fireworks, Long Beach will launch a drone feasibility pilot program during the holiday to explore how drones can enhance public safety, situational awareness, and fire detection.#long_beach #fourth_of_july #queen_mary #drone_feasibility_pilot_program #long_beach_police_department
Dunkin' Unveils 11 New Fourth of July Menu Items and Collectible Cup for Limited-Time Celebration As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, Dunkin’ has launched a patriotic-themed Fourth of July menu featuring 11 new drinks, a collectible cup, and redesigned donuts. The limited-time offerings are part of a broader trend of brands introducing red, white, and blue products to commemorate the nation’s milestone. Dunkin’s menu includes beverages inspired by American classics like apple pie, hot dogs, and rocket pops, alongside a new collectible Eagle Cup. The menu, which begins rolling out on June 24, features a mix of Refreshers, teas, lemonades, limeades, coffees, and Coolattas. Among the highlights is the Fruit Punch Refresher, a blend of black cherry, pink pineapple, and lemonade. The Cherrylicious Daydream Refresher adds a Barbie Pink Strawberry Cold Foam and patriotic sprinkles to a black cherry and oat milk base. A Peachberry Tea Dunkin’ Zero, a zero-sugar energy drink, combines black tea with peach and blackberry flavors. The Starlight Lemonade features Freeze Pop flavors and dragonfruit pieces, while the Freeze Pop Limeade offers a citrus twist. Peanut butter enthusiasts will find the Peanut Butter Dunkalatte, a coffee-based drink with espresso, coffee milk, and peanut butter flavor, and the frozen Oreo & PB Coffee Chiller, which blends coffee, peanut butter, and Oreo cookie pieces with whipped cream and a mocha drizzle. Other additions include the Cookie Cravings Iced Coffee, a Strawberry Sparkler Cloud Latte with sugar-free vanilla syrup and strawberry cold foam, and the Dazzleberry Coolatta, a blue raspberry Coolatta layered with marshmallow cold foam and topped with whipped cream and sprinkles.#dunkin #fourth_of_july #eagle_cup #peanut_butter_dunkalatte #starlight_lemonade
