The stars and stripes were out in force on the Fourth of July.
Huntington Beach hosted daylong activities starting with its annual parade and ending with fireworks on the beach.
Down the road was the Hermosa Beach Ironman, which consists of a milelong run on the beach, a milelong paddle in the ocean and multiple adult beverages immediately after getting out of the water.
Take a look.
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Mike Anderson of Las Vegas wears a patriotic mask and cowboy hat at the Huntington Beach House at Huntington State Beach.
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Thousands of beachgoers packed the shoreline to celebrate Independence Day on Huntington Beach.
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Cookie pops his head out of a mini camper along the parade route in Huntington Beach.
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Kids wave flags while participating in the Huntington Beach Annual Independence Day Parade.
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A marching band makes their way down Main Street during the Huntington Beach Annual Independence Day Parade.
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Donna Morici with her dog at the Huntington Beach Annual Independence Day Parade.
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Annie Seawright celebrates while being carried by people after winning the Hermosa Beach Ironman competition.
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Participants keep loose in a mosh pit during the Hermosa Beach Ironman on July 4.
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A youngster with blue lights on his sneakers runs through the infield as fireworks are displayed over Dodger Stadium.
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A person watches fireworks under the pier before the official fireworks show over the ocean in Huntington Beach.
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