Long Beach, Mission Bay Host New Years’ Fireworks

Byline: Taylor Hill With holiday boat parades in the rear-view mirror, boaters can look forward to celebrating the beginning of 2013 aboard their vessels, as fireworks shows in Long Beach Harbor and San Diego’s Mission Bay will give boaters a front-row seat to the entertainment. In Long Beach, two fireworks shows are planned, starting with an East Coast-time New Year’s Eve kickoff fireworks show at Rainbow Harbor. The 10-minute show will start at 9 p.m. Shoreside spectators can take part in the family friendly Waterfront New Year’s Eve celebration taking place at the downtown Long Beach waterfront amphitheater. The event features live bands performing music, along with roaming performers — such as magicians, face painters and balloon artists — and other activities suitable for the entire family. The event begins at 5 p.m. Dec. 31. After the 9 p.m. fireworks, the party moves to Pine Avenue, where the festivities will continue with dancing in the street until the West Coast New Year begins. For more information on the Long Beach New Year’s Eve festivities, call (562) 436-4259 or visit dlba.org. For those looking to celebrate in style, Queen Mary is hosting its annual New Year’s Eve celebration, with fireworks scheduled to go off at midnight. General admission...