New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Marina del Rey
Ushering in the New Year, a brilliant fireworks display will light up the Marina del Rey skies on Monday, December 31, 2007, starting at 30 seconds before midnight, and ending during the opening minutes of 2008.
This year’s fireworks will be presented by the famed Zambelli Pyrotechnics, which originated more than 100 years ago in Italy and follow the Italian tradition of huge finales.
The famous fireworks display will be shot off the Marina del Rey’s south jetty near Fisherman’s Village. Burton Chace Park, located at 13650 Mindanao Way, and Fisherman’s Village, at 13755 Fiji Way, and Marina (Mother’s Beach) at Admiralty Way and Via Marina are premiere locations for viewing the pyrotechnic extravaganza, and the fireworks display can also be seen from the decks, roofs and balconies of most restaurants and hotels in the community.
The event is sponsored by the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches & Harbors. More Don’t forget to bring along a jacket or sweater to stay comfortable at night near the water.
Parking In Marina del Rey
Ample parking is available throughout Marina del Rey in over 14 publicly managed lots, but these lots fill up, so arrive early! Parking fees in these lots range from $3.00 to $8.00. Map
Driving To Marina del Rey
Driving into Marina del Rey from other parts of California is made simple with its proximity to major freeways. Marina del Rey is convenient to the 405, 10 and 105 freeways, and Lincoln Boulevard (Route 1).
From the northern Los Angeles area, drive south on the San Diego Freeway (405 –S), past the junction with the Santa Monica Freeway (10), and exit at the Marina Freeway (90). Take the Marina Freeway for approximately 3 miles. Before the freeway ends, turn left onto Mindanao Way, and drive into the Marina area. Turn left or right onto Admiralty Way to your destination.
From the southern Los Angeles area, drive north on the San Diego Freeway (405-N), past Los Angeles International Airport, and exit at the Marina Freeway (90). Take the Marina Freeway for approximately 3 miles. Before the freeway ends, turn left onto Mindanao Way, and drive into the Marina area. Turn left or right onto Admiralty Way to your destination.
From the eastern Los Angeles area, drive west on the Santa Monica Freeway (10-W) to the San Diego Freeway (405-S). Exit at the Marina Freeway (90). Take the Marina Freeway for approximately 3 miles. Before the freeway ends, turn left onto Mindanao Way, and drive into the Marina area. Turn left or right onto Admiralty Way to your destination.