Members from Huntington Beach’s Boy Scouts of America Troop 1 carry a giant American flag along Main Street as they participate in the 122nd Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade in Huntington Beach on Saturday. Jeff Antenore— staff photographer

Fireworks explode over the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa during the annual city-sponsored Independence Day Community Celebration on Friday. Jeff Antenore— staff photographer

Hailey Villa gets a kiss from her dog Modelo as Fourth of July revelers gather at City Hall Park in Brea on Saturday. Photo by John McCoy

Karen Sinderman holds Terri, her 2-year-old Lucas terrier, as she and Ed Sinderman, behind her, wait for the start of the Fourth of July golf cart parade in Laguna Woods. Photo by Steven Georges

Pam Dodd-Millett is all dressed up, with her friend Carol Croskery behind her, as they get ready for the 2026 Fourth of July golf cart parade in Laguna Woods. Photo by Steven Georges

A 1915 Saxon is festooned with flags. Revelers gathered at City Hall Park in Brea on Saturday. Photo by John McCoy

Sophia Carver, 6, of Mission Viejo, gives a high-five to stilt performers dressed as Uncle Sam and Lady Liberty during the annual Independence Day Community Celebration at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa on Friday. Jeff Antenore— staff photographer

Shriners volunteers drive miniature cars along Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach during the city’s annual Fourth of July Parade. Photo by Jeff Antenore