City of Lomita Founders Day Returns to Downtown Lomita

Each year, the City of Lomita eagerly anticipates our Founders   Day celebration, which takes place on the last Saturday in June. In the past, this festive occasion was held in Downtown Lomita along Narbonne Avenue. However, it was later relocated to Lomita Park, where it coincided with the annual Fireworks show. This year, as part of our ongoing commitment to support local businesses and highlight Downtown Lomita as the heart of our community, we are thrilled to announce the return of the celebration to Narbonne Avenue. Get ready for an incredible experience with thrilling rides, entertaining games, live music, crafts and vendors, delicious dessert trucks, and endless family fun. Stay tuned for more details about the event and the vendors who will be joining us.

The festivities will take place on Saturday, June 29th, from 10am to 9:00pm and continue on Sunday, June 30th, from 10:00am to 6:00pm. Saturday promises a lively Founders Day fiesta including live music and performance all day long leading into the fireworks show at 9:00pm. Sunday, you can enjoy live music, vendors and more. Please note that Narbonne Ave will be closed between Lomita Blvd. North to 242nd Street. Lomita Park will also be closed on Saturday, June 29th. Street closures will begin at 12pm on Friday to through traffic on Narbonne Ave. and impacting the turning lanes on Lomita Blvd. and Narbonne Ave. south of Lomita Blvd.

Lomita Park will be open to the public on Friday although it will be fenced off throughout the weekend. As a reminder, the park itself will be closed Saturday and no one will be allowed onto park grounds for the safety of the community. In the previous years, we launched fireworks to greater heights. This year, our aim is to send them soaring even higher!

Parking

We strongly encourage our residents and community members to walk, bike, ride share etc. Limited parking will be available at the following locations:

• Lomita Railroad Museum (2137 W. 250th St.)
• Lomita Park (24428 Eshelman Ave.)
• Lomita City Hall (24300 Narbonne Ave.)

Tickets and Attractions

We will be having various attractions including the trackless trains, Ferris wheel, and jumbo slide for everyone to enjoy. Game booths will be free for all participants. This year, we’re excited to announce the addition of many more attractions and rides:

Adult Rides:
Ferris Wheel (48″ minimum height)
Giant Slide (42″ minimum height)
Rock Wall (42″ and 45lb minimum-225lb max and closed toe shoes)
Wizzer (42″ minimum height )
Orbitron (42″ minimum height)
Trackless Train

Kid Rides:
Small Swing Chair (36″ minimum height & 75lb max)
Traffic Circle (36″ minimum height & 75lb max)
Kids Carousel (36″ minimum height & 75lb max)
Large Pirate Swing (36″ minimum height)

Pre-sale begins June 3rd – June 28th

• Wristbands will be available for purchase at Lomita Park and City Hall during normal operating hours.
• Pre-sale wristbands will be $15.00 and valid all weekend!

Saturday – June 29th – Booth will be open 10:00am – 8:00pm

• Single day wristbands will be available 10:00am – 4:59pm at $20.00 each.
• Firework special begins at 5:00pm discounting wristbands to $10.00 each.

Sunday – June 30th – Booth will be open 10:00am – 5:00pm

• Single day wristbands will be available all day at $10.00 each.

Cinewav User Guide for Fireworks Show

We are excited to continue our partnership with Cinewav for this year’s fireworks show. We want all of our community members to enjoy the show. Scan the QR Code, download the app, choose Lomita Founders Day 2024 and you’ll be able to listen to the fireworks show whether you’re at City Hall, at your home, or across town.

Performance Schedule

Saturday

• Community Groups:
  • Eytan Archbold
  • The Shaolin Temple
  • Precision Dance Company
  • South Bay Coastliners
• Bands:
  • 1pm-3pm: Midnight Ride (Today’s Hits)
  • 4pm-6pm: Kelly Boyz (Country)
  • 7pm-9pm: 80’s All Stars (80’s)

Sunday

• Community Groups:
  • Sabor de Mexico
  • Duncan’s Soo Bahk Do
  • The Folklorico Ballet
•  Bands:
  • 12pm-2pm: The AbSOULute Band (Soul/R&B)
  • 3pm-5pm: Good Cop Bad Cop

List of Food Vendors…More to Come

• Wetzide Pretzels
• Chicken King (Sunday Only) 
• The Tropic Truck (Sunday Only)
• Go Fish House (Sunday Only)
• Andrea’s Catering
• Makanai is Ready
• Kona Ice
• Friendly Fruits
• Beto’s Ice Cream
• Cathy’s Cookies