Cerritos Preps for 38th Annual Let Freedom Ring Celebration

Summer has officially arrived and that means the Fourth of July is just around the corner.

Area residents are invited to celebrate Independence Day at the City of Cerritos’ 38th Annual Let Freedom Ring Celebration from 4 p.m.to 9 p.m. at the Cerritos Civic Center.

Attendees can enjoy food and game booths, entertainment by Take 2 (known for playing chart-topping pop, rock and R&B hits) and rides.

A City Council formal ceremony with a bell-ringing presentation will take place at 6:30 p.m. The festivities will conclude with a spectacular aerial fireworks show at 9 p.m. Participants are encouraged to bring a blanket or chair for seating to view the fireworks. Barbecues or picnicking will not be allowed on the premises.

For more information, call the City’s Recreation Services Division office at (562) 916-1254.

Parking and Traffic Instructions

All motorists should note that Bloomfield Avenue (all northbound and southbound lanes) will be closed from 183rd Street to Towne Center Drive from 8:30 p.m. on July 3 to 8 a.m. on July 5 to accomodate the city's Fourth of July Celebration. All eastbound and westbound lanes of 183rd Street will be closed from Bloomfield Avenue to the Civic Center/Cerritos High School entrances from approximately 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on July 4. This is to ensure the safety of pedestrians crossing the street before and after the fireworks show.

Reminder: Fireworks Not Permitted in Cerritos

As Independence Day approaches, the city once again reminds residents that fireworks are not allowed in Cerritos, including the “safe and sane” varieties sold in neighboring cities.

Cerritos Sheriff’s deputies will strictly enforce the law, which has helped protect thousands of residents from injuries and property damage, according to the city-issued statement.