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Local 4th of July Dining and Celebrations
06.30.22
Independence Day is just around the corner! Avoid the monotony and work of hosting another 4th of July BBQ with this list of fun and refreshing Independence Day weekend happenings.
Enjoy An Oceanfront Fireworks Display This 4th of July at La Casa del Camino! (Laguna Beach)
Guests can celebrate the 4th of July at the Rooftop Lounge, located atop the historic La Casa del Camino hotel, with specials on drinks and food, plus a coastal firework display visible from the hotel! The Rooftop Lounge gives guests an unparalleled view of the Pacific Ocean and breathtaking California coastline. The local favorite and must-see for visitors and tourists offer a menu of coastal-inspired dishes and hand-crafted cocktails in a charming and inviting setting. Guests can also grab dinner at Comedor, the hotel’s Spanish-inspired tapas restaurant, and enjoy the fireworks display from Heisler Park, right outside the hotel! Guests can also walk down to Main Beach (just a 15-minute walk from the hotel), where they can view the fireworks set off at 9 pm!
1289 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach.
Enjoy a Magical 4th of July at Calaca Mamas Cantina with Churros and Disneyland Fireworks! (Anaheim)
Salute the stars and stripes like never before while celebrating Independence Day at Calaca Mamas Cantina, located across the street from Disneyland’s Harbor entrance. Calaca Mamas Cantina is the new Day of the Dead-themed Mexican restaurant to come to Anaheim! Not only does Calaca Mamas offer a colorful array of handcrafted cocktails and Mexican favorites, but the outdoor patio offers prime viewing of Disneyland’s unparalleled fireworks display just overhead. By making a reservation for the 4th of July, guests can enjoy appetizers, entrees, cocktails and the neighboring Disneyland favorite– Homemade Churro, while enjoying a dazzling array of patriotic fireworks! To learn more about Calaca Mamas and to make a reservation, please visit calacamamas.com.
Get Ready for a July 3rd Tiki Party at The Bamboo Club (Long Beach)
Fourth of July is typically reserved for classic poolside barbecues and fireworks, but the day prior on July 3rd is when Long Beach’s original Tiki bar, The Bamboo Club, will be celebrating with spirited Tiki flare! Starting at 2 pm - 7 pm, Roadblock spin Reggae tunes until Miles Tacket of Funky Sole and Breakestra take over from 8 pm - 2 am. Guests can imbibe classic Tiki drinks like the all-new rum daiquiris and enjoy the Tiki destination’s new-and-improved late-night menu featuring bites like Shishito Peppers tossed in The Bamboo Club’s housemade glaze of vegan unagi, Garlic Noodles, Bamboo Kalua Pork Fries, and more! To view the full food and drink menu, visit bambooclublb.com or visit @bambooclublb to stay up-to-date on all things The Bamboo Club.
3522 E Anaheim St, Long Beach.
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Steel Magnolias’ Five Alarm Fundraiser on July 31
06.27.22
Steel Magnolias, an all-volunteer Long Beach-based organization, will host its annual Signature Event, Five-Alarm Fundraiser, on July 31 from 5-8 p.m. at the Los Angeles County Fire Museum in downtown Bellflower. Tickets are $125 per person ($1000 for a table of 8) or $175 for a VIP ticket ($1400 for a table of 8) which includes a pre-event hosted cocktail hour from 4-5 p.m. and other privileges. The dress is strictly Sunday Funday casual. Tickets and tables are on sale now at thesteelmagnolias.org.
Steel Magnolias Five-Alarm Fundraiser promises to sizzle with guest bartenders, including Bob Goen, former co-host of Entertainment Tonight; Jeff Severson, former NFL player; and Susie Atwood, Olympian, and local businesswoman. VIP guests will enjoy a special 60-minute alfresco cocktail party, early access to the Los Angeles County Fire Museum exhibits featuring a static display of vintage fire trucks and emergency vehicles, opportunities to bid on VIP-only auction items, preferred parking, and more. Doors open for general ticket holders at 5 p.m. The silent auction will close at 6 p.m. Dinner and live auction, hosted by celebrity auctioneer Zack Krone, will begin at 6 p.m. upstairs at The Mayne Event Center. All guests will have an opportunity to bid on live and silent auction items featuring an abundance of travel and lifestyle experiences.
Since its inception in 1999, Steel Magnolias has raised roughly $6 million for the Stramski Children’s Developmental Center at Children’s and Women’s Hospital, which serves children with behavior and development challenges such as autism and Fragile X Syndrome. The center is located on the campus of Long Beach Memorial Medical Center but serves children throughout Southern California. Because Steel Magnolias has no paid staff or brick-and-mortar offices, nearly all proceeds raised from the Five-Alarm Fundraiser will benefit the cause.
Steel Magnolias Five-Alarm Fundraiser, the organization’s annual Signature Event, takes place on Sunday, July 31 from 5-8pm at the Los Angeles County Fire Museum located at 16400 Bellflower Blvd in Bellflower on the ground level at the Mayne Event Center. VIP tickets are $175 per person or a table of eight for $1400 and general admission is $125 per person or a table of eight for $1000.
Tickets are all-inclusive and may be purchased online thesteelmagnolias.org or via telephone at 562.331.8007. For more information, please visit thesteelmagnolias.org.
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