Marina del Rey's annual fireworks extravaganza, a 20-minute show shot from a barge over the main channel, starts at 9 p.m. The fireworks are choreographed to patriotic music which will be broadcast by radion station KXLU 88.9 FM. The music will also be played over loudspeakers in Burton Chace Park. 

Recommended Viewing Spots
Fisherman's Village - 13755 Fiji Way
Burton Chace Park - 13650 Mindanao Way
Marina (Mother's) Beach - 4101 Admiralty Way

The Marina del Rey WaterBus will operate from 11 a.m. to midnight and the Beach Shuttle will run 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 4th offering alternative ways to travel around the Marina.

Ample parking is available throughout Marina del Rey. Parking fees in the lots range from $7 to $12.50. Parking lots will fill quickly, so arrive early.

For details about road closures in the area, please CLICK HERE.

Who will take home the prized title of Mr. & Mrs. Muscle Beach? The annual competition returns to the Venice Beach Boardwalk and world famous Muscle Beach Saturday, July 4th. 

Registration opens at 7 a.m., pre-judging starts at 10 a.m., and finals begin at 1 p.m. Admission is free and open to all amateur athletes.

For more information and to see photos and video of past competitions, visit musclebeachvenice.com

// Rubber Ducky Race @ 1:30 p.m.

Comical and always-entertaining, the 11th annual Rubber Ducky Race starts at 1:30 p.m. at the Dell Ave. Bridge over Linnie Canal. Hundreds of rubber duckies will be tossed into the canals for a chance to bob downstream and dodge gondolas for a fierce float to victory. Get in on the action and purchase a $5 ducky ahead of time starting Saturday, June 27 and Sunday June 28 from 12 to 4 p.m. at Dell Ave. and Court D. (across from the Children's Park). Duckies are also available on the day of the race from 10 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., or until they sell out, which they always do. Cash prizes will be announced on event day.

// Downwind Regatta @ 1:45 p.m.

The Linnie Canal Downwind Regatta starts at 1:45 p.m. at Grand Canal, and according to the rules, "if it floats, it's a boat." The race is open to the community and anyone with a wind-powered boat. Entrants must fill out this entry form. Top prize is $150 to the most creative entry to finish the race; $100 for first place; $50 for second; and $25 for third.

// BBQ @ 12 to 2 p.m.

Hamburgers, turkey burgers, and hot dogs from Mark's Fire Grill will be offered for $5 each and includes a bottle of water. Food tickets are available for purchase at Linnie and Grand from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For more information or to volunteer, email contact@venicecanalsassociation.org.