Fourth of July Events

Redondo Pier Fireworks Show

Seaside Lagoon/RB Pier

The rockets will be glaring and the bombs will be bursting over the Redondo Pier this Independence Day. This year's expanded show features a low-altitude barrage as well as "palmtree" and "mural" segments. The sparks start to fly at 9 p.m. Parking is available at Redondo Union High School and the Main Library with shuttle busses down to the pier.

Eddie Baytos and the Nervis Brothers

Redondo Beach Pier

Catch the jitters from the Nervous Brothers before the fireworks. Eddie Baytos and crew crank out high energy Zydeco. Don't forget to take some deep breaths. The show starts at 6:30.

7th Annual Village Runner 5K Run

Riviera Village

Top local runners set the pace while recreational runners set the tone for this fun, community run organized by the Village Runner. Walkers are welcome, and there's a Kids Fire Cracker Dash. The race starts at 8 a.m. in front of Village Runner, passes through Riviera Village and loops back along the Esplanade oceanfront. Late registration is at 6:30 a.m. 375-2626.

MB Fourth of July Celebration

Begg Pool

No firecrackers, but family fun at its best. Organized games, races and sun. Food while supplies last, so come early. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Begg Pool, Manhattan Beach Transition School, 1431 15th Street, Manhattan Beach. $5. 545-5621, ext. 321

PV Celebration

Malaga Cove School

Olympic great and Special Olympics patron Rafer Johnson will be the keynote speaker at the Palos Verdes Independence Day celebration. An apple pie contest, patriotic music, and family games will be featured. Rolling Hills Prep School, 300 Paseo Del Mar, Palos Verdes Estates. 377-1848.

"Ironman" spectacle

Undisclosed HB beach location

The informal event, with an informal registration time of 10 a.m., involves running, paddling, chugging beer and throwing up. There is no contact number, just follow any aging frat boy.

The "Ironman," an informally sponsored event involving beach running, ocean paddling, beer chugging beer and throwing up, takes place Independence Day morning at an undisclosed Hermosa location.