2024 Fireworks by the Sea

4th of July fireworks pictured over Channel Islands Harbor (prior year's celebration)

Fireworks by the Sea at the Channel Islands Harbor starts at 9 p.m., but there’s full day of activities, entertainment, and amazing food options. From dazzling fireworks to a fun electric boat parade, a family parade, and a vibrant farmers market, there is something for everyone. So, gather your loved ones, put on your red,…

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2023 Fireworks by the Sea

4th of July fireworks pictured over Channel Islands Harbor (prior year's celebration)

The Fourth of July Celebration at Channel Islands Harbor offers a full day of activities, entertainment, and amazing food.  Come and enjoy exhibits, an artist’s market, children’s rides & games and finish the day with a spectacular fireworks show at 9 p.m.  Free event.

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Channel Islands Harbor to Host Fireworks by the Sea in 2023!

Purple and blue light spills from fireworks over Channel Islands Harbor

Ventura County’s only July 4th seaside fireworks show is back. Ventura County Harbor Department Director Michael Tripp announced today the July 4th Fireworks by the Sea will be brought back to the Channel Islands Harbor after being cancelled in 2020, 2021, and 2022 due to the impacts of COVID-19 and budget concerns. “In speaking with…

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Reminder: 2020 Fireworks by the Sea Canceled this 4th of July

4th of July fireworks pictured over Channel Islands Harbor (prior year's celebration)

As a reminder, the annual Fireworks by the Sea fireworks show at the Channel Islands Harbor will not take place this Fourth of July. Ventura County Harbor Department Director Mark Sandoval said the cancellation of the show was related to funding shortfalls and the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision to cancel the show was made in…

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Fireworks by the Sea at Channel Islands Harbor Canceled

Purple and blue light spills from fireworks over Channel Islands Harbor

The annual Fireworks by the Sea Fourth of July fireworks show at the Channel Islands Harbor will not take place this year. The funding for the fireworks show and related police costs was in question due to the elimination of the City of Oxnard funding which covered roughly half the cost of the show, an…

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