Fireworks to light up Independence Day

The city of Laguna Beach will launch its annual Fourth of July fireworks display from Monument Point in Heisler Park. The show will begin at dusk on Tuesday.

Heisler Park is located in the north end of Laguna where Coast Highway meets Cliff Drive.

The park contains walking trails, art displays, marine and tide pool reserves, and picnic and barbecue areas.

Picnic tables and barbecue pits are on a first-come, first-served basis.

The police department warns revelers that fireworks are illegal in the city. Portable cookers, tents and canopies are not allowed in the parks or beaches.

Residents and visitors should anticipate heavy traffic.

Following the fireworks, traffic on Coast Highway will be halted at Main Beach to allow fireworks watchers to cross the street.

Both the inbound and outbound lanes on Laguna Canyon Road will open for efficient exiting of the city.

Several art galleries will remain open, including Art-A-Fair and the Sawdust Festival. Both run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Pageant of the Masters production will be closed.

The city’s trolleys will run from 6:30 a.m., but will shut down early, at 5 p.m., Director of Public Works Steve May said. Trolley service is free.