Independence Day Celebration In Los Alamitos Canceled Due To 'Ongoing Military Operations'

LOS ALAMITOS, CA — A free family event that was supposed to take place at the Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base in celebration of Independence Day has been cancelled due to "ongoing military operations," city officials announced Monday.

Although the fireworks show is expected to go on, people will not be allowed onto the military base to watch. Instead, city officials said, the fireworks display scheduled for Thursday, July 3, will be available through a livestream on the Los Alamitos social media platforms at 9 p.m.

"Due to ongoing military operations occurring at the Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base (JFTB), civilian activities and events on Base have been temporarily paused," city officials said in a statement Monday. "Access to the Base has been limited to mission critical personnel only."

It's unclear what those ongoing military operations are or what they entail. Los Alamitos city officials could not elaborate on the details. Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base officials did not respond to a request for comment from Patch.

The 3rd of July Fireworks Spectacular Event was supposed to feature live music from the Redneck Rodeo and the 40th Infrantry Division Band, a family fun zone, and food and sale booths.

"The City of Los Alamitos and its 3rd of July sponsors and partners wish the community a happy and safe Independence Day," city officials said in a statement.