Photos: Southern California celebrates Independence Day

Mike Todd holds his daughter, Maddison Todd, 2 1/2, up to watch a music performance at the 4th annual Grand Park + Music Center’s Fourth of July Block Party.

Sydney Lahowin, left, and Noah Rymer share a kiss as they watch the fireworks at the Huntington Beach 4th of July Celebration at the Huntington Beach Pier.

Children enjoy playing in the ocean as they wait for the fireworks show at the Huntington Beach Pier.

James Volonte, 17, helps hold a large flag being carried through the parade by Boy Scouts from the Orange County area.

Megan Collaso, 22, of Los Angeles, and Tyler Phillips, 35, of Burbank, dance their way along the parade route..

Chinelos, a traditional costumed dancers that originated in Morelos, Mexico, make their way along the parade route.

Dennon Walk, 2, of Huntington Beach, leans out to get a glimpse of what is coming next along the parade route.

Wende Zarb-Cousin, 39, of Huntington Beach dances alongside a float during the parade.

Firefighters carry American flags that represent some of those that died during the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks along the parade route.

Happy and Penny sit on the lap of their owner Colleen Dunkle of Westminster.

Two Uncle Sams, David Lasky, 59, and Sammy Gallo, 62, both of Huntington Beach, entertain passing bikers before the start of the parade. Thousands of people turned out along Main Street for the 112th Huntington Beach Fourth of July celebration.

A classic car makes its way along the parade route where thousands of people turned out along Main Street.

Donnie Watts, 60, of Huntington Beach, celebrates the day with his dyed mustache and beard.

Sammy Gallo, 62, center, of Huntington Beach, rides his bike along the parade route.

One of several flyovers entertain the crowd during the parade.

People party on the roof of Becky Collins’ home. She has been hosting a party at her home for the last 24 years.

Isabella Camacho, 11, of Manhattan Beach, rests after running the 1-mile kids race ahead of the parade’s start.

Hundreds of contestants flood Hermosa Beach to compete in the 42nd annual Hermosa Beach Iron Man competiton. Participants have to run a mile, paddleboard a mile, then chug a six-pack of beer.

Competitors dog pile on top of each other in celebration after completing the 42nd annual Hermosa Beach Iron Man competition.

Competitors mosh pit in celebration after completing the 42nd annual Hermosa Beach Iron Man competition.

Competitors cheer and celebrate as the Hermosa Beach Iron Man winners Annie Seawright, left, and Jeff Bellandi, center, receive their plaques.

Kids play in the ocean as an American flag blows in the breeze at Zuma Beach in Malibu.