LONG BEACH PENINSULA — The Long Beach Peninsula was aglow with fireworks and revelry over the first July weekend as thousands made their way to the 28-mile strip to celebrate America's Independence Day.
Ilwaco kicked off the festivities on Saturday night by hosting a fireworks show at the Port of Ilwaco in front of hundreds who lined the waterfront.
Long Beach fireworks
Fireworks illuminate the sky Monday, July 4 in Long Beach.
Boys flee smoke bomb
Three boys flee after lighting a smoke bomb Monday, July 4 in Long Beach.
Revelers
Fourth of July revelers are silhouetted by a sinking sun Monday, July 4 in Long Beach.
Boy fires Roman candle
A boy fires a Roman candle-style firework Monday, July 4 in Long Beach.
Ocean Park kids' procession
An impromptu July 4th parade in Ocean Park featured happy children celebrating summer.
Long Beach fireworks
Fireworks illuminate the sky Monday, July 4 in Long Beach.
Ely and Joshua
Left to right: Ely Wybenga, 12, of Matlock, Wa., and Joshua Alameda play around with a shovel Monday, July 4 in Long Beach.Â
Car with flag
A car carrying an American flag drives along the Bolstad beach approach on Monday, July 4.
Fireworks illumimate Long Beach sky
Fireworks illuminate the sky July 4 in Long Beach.
Nivin Nakka
Nivin Nakka, 3, of Astoria, plays with an inflatable air dancer prior to the start of the fireworks show Saturday, June 2 at the Port of Ilwaco.
Ilwaco fireworks
Fireworks burst above the Port of Ilwaco during their annual show on Saturday, July 2.
Ilwaco fireworks
Fireworks burst above the Port of Ilwaco during their annual show on Saturday, July 2.
Hansen family
Left to right: The Hansen family poses for a photo before the start if the Seaview 4th of July parade. Pictured left to right: Jax, 6, Axel, 2, with parents James and Victoria.
Seaview parade participants gather
Parade participants gather near 34th Street, the starting point for the 11th annual Seaview 4th of July parade.
Ilwaco crowd gathers
Crowds gather along Ilwaco waterfront in anticipation of the fireworks show on Saturday, July 2 in Ilwaco.
Red, white and blue fashion
Red, white and blue accessories were in fashion over the 4th of July weekend.
Ilwaco fireworks
People gather along the waterfront in anticipation of the fireworks show Saturday, July 2 at the Port of Ilwaco.
Crowds dressed in red, white and blue
Crowds dressed in red, white and blue walk toward the Ilwaco waterfront for the fireworks show Saturday, July 2 in Ilwaco.
Graysen Duff
Graysen Duff, 12, of Ilwaco, poses for a picture aboard his patriotic ride prior to the start of the 11th annual Seaview 4th of July parade.
Jack passes out flags
Jack Castleberry, on left, passes out flags before the start of the Seaview 4th of July parade.
Youngsters line up
Youngsters line up for the start of the Seaview 4th of July parade.
First 4th
Jack Castleberry, of Seaview, passes out flags with his three-month-old dog Hannah Lee before the start of the Seaview 4th of July Parade. "This is her first 4th," Jack said.
Parade participants
Parade participants assemble before the start of the 11th annual Seaview 4th of July parade.
Peggy Boyle
Peggy Boyle finishes readying her dogs Nellie and Frankie for the Seaview 4th of July parade.
Parade participants line up
Parade participants line up before the start of the 11th annual Seaview 4th of July parade.
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