Camp Pendleton will host the 24th annual 4th of July Beach Bash in observance of Independence Day at the Del Mar Beach Resort, Friday, July 4.

The Beach Bash will offer quality entertainment and recreational activities from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. and is open to all Department of Defense identification card holders, Marines, sailors and their families. Patrons will have the opportunity to enjoy live entertainment, a variety of food and drinks, and a family fun zone containing interactive games.

Participants will also be eligible to win cash prize giveaways, a Ford Focus ST and a Harley Davidson motorcycle.

An estimated 45,000 patrons are expected to attend this year’s celebration. A fireworks display will start at 9 p.m. 

For more information, go to: http://www.mccscp.com/beachbash

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******MEDIA COORDINATION INSTRUCTIONS******

Media interested in covering this event must call the Camp Pendleton Media Relations Office at (760) 725-5044 or email cpao.mcbcampenmedia@usmc.mil NO LATER THAN noon WEDNESDAY, July 2, 2014. Members of the media who have RSVP’d will meet at Camp Pendleton’s the MAIN GATE at 7:45 AM on FRIDAY to be escorted to the event.

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