Crowds flocked to the beaches and parades across San Diego to celebrate the Fourth of July.
NBC 7 was in several locations across the county as locals and visitors took a break to enjoy the holiday. Take a look:
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The Big Bay Boom fireworks show lights up San Diego’s sky on July 4, 2024.
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Preparations are underway for Big Bay Boom, the largest fireworks show on the West Coast with an estimated attendance of up to half a million people, according to its website.
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Big Bay Boom preparations on July 4, 2024.
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Crowds gather in Mission Beach on the Fourth of July.
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People swimming at Mission Beach on July 4, 2024.
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People playing spikeball in Mission Beach on July 4, 2024.
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Mission Beach packed for Fourth of July celebrations on July 4, 2024.
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Rancho Bernardo’s Spirit of the Fourth parade on July 4, 2024.
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San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria at Rancho Bernardo’s Spirit of the Fourth celebration on July 4, 2024.
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Nearly 600 fireworks are part of the Fourth of July show in Imperial Beach.
