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An American Flag hung on a ship in the Dana Point Harbor on Tuesday, July 4. Photo: Courtesy of Alan Gibby

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Bently awaits the fireworks from his home in Dana Point on Tuesday, July 4. Photo: Lauralyn Loynes

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The city of Dana Point's firework show could be spotted from Pines Park in Capistrano Beach. Photo: Lauralyn Loynes

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Locals participated in the annual Dana Point Harbor water wars on Tuesday, July 4. Photo: Courtesy of Alan Gibby

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Locals participated in the annual Dana Point Harbor water wars on Tuesday, July 4. Photo: Courtesy of Alan Gibby

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Locals participated in the annual Dana Point Harbor water wars on Tuesday, July 4. Photo: Courtesy of Alan Gibby

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Locals participated in the annual Dana Point Harbor water wars on Tuesday, July 4. Photo: Courtesy of Alan Gibby

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Locals participated in the annual Dana Point Harbor water wars on Tuesday, July 4. Photo: Courtesy of Alan Gibby

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Locals participated in the annual Dana Point Harbor water wars on Tuesday, July 4. Photo: Courtesy of Alan Gibby

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Locals participated in the annual Dana Point Harbor water wars on Tuesday, July 4. Photo: Courtesy of Alan Gibby

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Locals participated in the annual Dana Point Harbor water wars on Tuesday, July 4. Photo: Courtesy of Alan Gibby

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Doheny State Beach was filled with visitors on Tuesday, July 4. Photo: Courtesy of Alan Gibby

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Locals participated in the annual Dana Point Harbor water wars on Tuesday, July 4. Photo: Courtesy of Joseph Vasco

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A patriotic surfer caught some waves on Tuesday, July 4. Photo: Courtesy of Jordan Anast

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The City of Dana Point hosted the annual Firework show on Tuesday, July 4. The fireworks could be seen from multiple areas in the city. Photo: Courtesy of Jordan Anast

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The City of Dana Point held their annual firework show on Tuesday, July 4. Photo: Allison Jarrell

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The City of Dana Point held their annual firework show on Tuesday, July 4. Photo: Allison Jarrell

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The City of Dana Point held their annual firework show on Tuesday, July 4. Photo: Allison Jarrell

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The City of Dana Point held their annual firework show on Tuesday, July 4. Photo: Allison Jarrell

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The City of Dana Point held their annual firework show on Tuesday, July 4. Photo: Allison Jarrell

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The City of Dana Point held their annual firework show on Tuesday, July 4. Photo: Allison Jarrell

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The City of Dana Point held their annual firework show on Tuesday, July 4. Photo: Allison Jarrell

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The City of Dana Point held their annual firework show on Tuesday, July 4. Photo: Allison Jarrell

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The City of Dana Point held their annual firework show on Tuesday, July 4. Photo: Allison Jarrell

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The City of Dana Point held their annual firework show on Tuesday, July 4. Photo: Allison Jarrell

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The City of Dana Point held their annual firework show on Tuesday, July 4. Photo: Allison Jarrell

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The City of Dana Point held their annual firework show on Tuesday, July 4. Photo: Allison Jarrell

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The City of Dana Point held their annual firework show on Tuesday, July 4. Photo: Allison Jarrell

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The City of Dana Point held their annual firework show on Tuesday, July 4. Photo: Allison Jarrell

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The City of Dana Point held their annual firework show on Tuesday, July 4. Photo: Allison Jarrell

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The City of Dana Point held their annual firework show on Tuesday, July 4. Photo: Allison Jarrell

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The City of Dana Point held their annual firework show on Tuesday, July 4. Photo: Allison Jarrell

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The City of Dana Point held their annual firework show on Tuesday, July 4. Photo: Allison Jarrell

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The City of Dana Point held their annual firework show on Tuesday, July 4. Photo: Alex Paris

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The City of Dana Point held their annual firework show on Tuesday, July 4. Photo: Alex Paris

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The City of Dana Point held their annual firework show on Tuesday, July 4. Photo: Alex Paris

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The City of Dana Point held their annual firework show on Tuesday, July 4. Photo: Alex Paris

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The City of Dana Point held their annual firework show on Tuesday, July 4. Photo: Alex Paris

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The City of Dana Point held their annual firework show on Tuesday, July 4. Photo: Alex Paris

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The City of Dana Point held their annual firework show on Tuesday, July 4. Photo: Alex Paris

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The City of Dana Point held their annual firework show on Tuesday, July 4. Photo: Alex Paris

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The City of Dana Point held their annual firework show on Tuesday, July 4. Photo: Alex Paris

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The City of Dana Point held their annual firework show on Tuesday, July 4. Photo: Alex Paris

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A firework exploded in the sky near Dohney State Beach on Tuesday, July 4. Photo: Alex Paris
To celebrate Independence Day, Dana Point locals took to the sandy beaches for a variety of activities.
Throughout the day, residents held barbecues on the beach, participated in the annual water wars in the Dana Point Harbor, and sat back to watch the city’s annual firework show at Doheny State Beach.
The Dana Point Times‘ readers submitted photos throughout the day across different social media platforms as well as emailing their submissions. Some of the photos will be featured in the July 7-13 edition.
Kudos to Jordan Anast, Allison Jarrell and Alex Paris for their awesome fireworks photos!