More than 600 people enjoyed a clear view of over-the-water fireworks at this year’s Big Bang on the Bay on Sunday, Sept. 1. What is not as clear is the future of the block party and pyrotechnic show itself, which until this year had become a Long Beach July 3 tradition.
Set to light up the sky this Labor Day weekend instead of its usual Independence Day eve slot, the annual colorful spectacle that began in 2011 has been muddled by concerns about its effect on the environment and public beach access.