Sun, Sand, and Fireworks! The Fourth of July holiday week is one of the most popular times of the year. We are almost sold out for the holiday. Reservations should be made soon to ensure availability. On the Fourth, there are many special events with something for everyone, including fireworks displays at several locations in the area. There is a kid's "bike and dog" parade and kid's festival starting at 9:00 a.m. on Balboa Peninsula, a celebrity parade through downtown Huntington Beach at 10:00 in the morning followed by the Pier Plaza Festival, a patriotic American Legion "Old Glory" boat parade around Newport Harbor at 1:00 in the afternoon, and a low flyover of four World War II vintage AT-6 aircraft all along the beach scheduled for 6:35 p.m.. There is a family friendly holiday program all day at the Dunes Aquatic Park, including a concert from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. headlined by the legendary classic rock band "AMERICA", with a Fireworks finale at 9:00 p.m.. The Dunes continues the celebration with another concert from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 6 hosted by DJ Richard Blade with several bands including the all-girls "Cougrzz Rock" and the ultimate "JOURNEY" tribute band "Don't Stop Believin". The Laguna Beach Art Festival, Pageant of the Masters and Sawdust Festival are ongoing throughout July. A few rooms are still available at the Newport Channel Inn. To reserve your room, call the Inn at 949 642-3030 or book online at www.newportchannelinn.com. Welcome to Newport Channel Inn
