NEWS RELEASE
DATE: July 1, 2024
SUBJECT: 24th Annual Fireworks by the Sea at Channel Islands Harbor
CONTACT: Jose Diaz, Sergeant | (805) 385-7847 (Mon-Thu 7pm-5pm) | jose.diaz@oxnardpd.org
On July 4th, 2024, the Channel Islands Harbor District will be hosting its 24th annual Fourth of July event. The event will begin with a Children’s Parade on Harbor Boulevard. The parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. and take place on South Harbor Boulevard between Cabezone Circle and Albacore Way. Harbor Boulevard will be closed to vehicular traffic during the parade. Motorists can use Sunset Lane or Ocean Drive as an alternate route.
Activities and entertainment are scheduled throughout the day at the Channel Islands Harbor. This will be a family-oriented event with fun for all. The event will end with a fireworks show that begins at 9:00 p.m. and can best be seen near the intersection of Victoria Avenue and Channel Islands Boulevard.
Public consumption of alcohol, possession, and use of fireworks will not be tolerated. This also includes the use of “Safe and Sane” fireworks. All of the involved law enforcement agencies will be conducting strict enforcement of all related offenses.
This event is expected to draw a large crowd and traffic delays are expected following the fireworks show. The Oxnard Police Department will be handling traffic control to expedite the flow of traffic surrounding the event site. Starting at 7:00 p.m., all intersections on Victoria Avenue and Harbor Boulevard from Fifth Street to the harbor area will be monitored by traffic officers. The Channel Islands Bridge, between Victoria Avenue and Harbor Boulevard, is subject to closure prior to the fireworks display and will be closed after the fireworks display to facilitate the high traffic volume leaving the event.
If you live in the area of these roadways or intersections, we apologize for any inconvenience. The roads will be re-opened as soon as possible. These traffic flow modifications are taking place to assist in relieving the traffic congestion from this event in a timely and orderly fashion, with caution for pedestrians.
Please have a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July holiday.
For any questions related to road closures or any of these events on July 4th, please contact Sergeant Jose Diaz at (805) 385-7847 or via e-mail at jose.diaz@oxnardpd.org.
