South Bay Fireworks and Fourth of July Celebrations for Wednesday, July 4, 2012

This year, we’ll celebrate 236 years of independence on Wednesday, July 4. In typical fashion there will be plenty of smoky cookouts, fanfare worthy parades, and firework shows that will oooh and ahhh the crowds.

While there are still a few shows missing (City of Torrance, please come back!), thankfully a show has returned (Marina Del Rey).

Read on for details on South Bay fireworks and Fourth of July celebrations, listed from north to south.

Super Bowl Deals in the South Bay and Downtown LA

Knowing that you and your friends will be drawing straws to see who hosts the viewing party, plenty of South Bay and LA restaurants are offering specials deals to make sure you don’t end up being the one that has to clean up this year. Pick the right spot, and everyone can watch the game in style and get a great discount on food and drinks along with the best seat in town for watching the game…and the commercials!

Cooking with Butter? Enter the Challenge Butter ‘Real Heritage Recipe Contest’

Did you spend Christmas with Grandma learning how to make those irresistible shortbread cookies that you’ve loved since you were a kid? Or maybe you shared your all-American apple pie with friends during Thanksgiving. Whatever you were cooking, that recipe could give you a shot at a cut of $15,000 in cash and prizes from the Challenge Butter ‘Real Heritage Recipe Contest’.

Tree Lighting and Holiday Events in Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach

In spite of the weather feeling like summer, our communities are celebrating the upcoming Christmas Holidays in typical fashion.

This Thursday, December 1, holiday celebrations will be going on up and down the coast from Manhattan Beach to Hermosa Beach. Read on for a summary!