Big Bear’s Fourth of July ‘fireworks spectacular’ under threat — and the problem is very ironic

Metro Big Bear’s Fourth of July ‘fireworks spectacular’ under threat — and the problem is very ironic By Jamie Paige Published June 22, 2026, 12:40 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google A Fourth of July fireworks show expected to draw more than 125,000 visitors to the popular Southern California mountain resort town of Big Bear is facing growing opposition, because of America’s national bird. More than 12,000 people have signed a petition urging officials to move or rethink Big Bear’s annual “4th of July Fireworks Spectacular.” The petition says the booming display could disturb the area’s famous bald eagle family as two young eaglets approach a critical stage of development.

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