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 food trucks and endless family fun.

The festivities will begin on Saturday, June 28, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and continue on Sunday, June 29, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Celebrate all weekend long with carnival rides, games, vendors, live music and community performances — capped off with our spectacular Saturday night fireworks show at 9 p.m. Please note that Narbonne Avenue will be closed off between Lomita Boulevard and 242nd Street. The closure to through traffic will begin on Friday, June 27, at 2 p.m. This will affect the turning lanes at Lomita Boulevard and on Narbonne Avenue.

As a reminder, Lomita Park will be closed on Saturday, and no one will be allowed on the park grounds for the safety of the community. However, the Belba Field at Lomita Park will be opened one hour prior to the fireworks show and used as an additional viewing site for the community to enjoy.

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 a trackless train, a Ferris wheel and a 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 45 lb minimum; 225 lb max; closed toe shoes required)
• Wizzer (42″ minimum height)
• Orbitron (42″ minimum height)
• Trackless Train

Kid Rides:

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

Dunk a Deputy: Noon–3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday

Our very own Lomita Sheriff Station will be offering “dunk a deputy” at Founders Day this year. All proceeds will support the local explorer program, which offers young members of our community the opportunity to gain valuable experience in law enforcement and community service.

One throw for $1 or six throws for $5.

Pre-sale begins June 2-June 26

• Wristbands will be available for purchase at Lomita Park and City Hall during normal operating hours. Please note that City Hall is closed on alternating Fridays, but Lomita Park will be open for purchase on those days.
• Pre-sale wristbands will be $25 and include games and rides all weekend. This will be the only opportunity for multi-day wristbands.

Saturday, June 28 — Booth will be open from 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

• Single-day wristbands will be available from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. for $20 each.
• The fireworks special begins at 5 p.m., discounting wristbands to $10 each.

Sunday, June 29 — Booth will be open from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

• Single-day wristbands will be available all day at $10 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 our community members to enjoy the show. Scan the QR Code, download the app, choose Lomita Founders Day 2025 and you’ll be able to listen to the fireworks show, whether you’re at City Hall, your home or across town.

Performance Schedule

Saturday

• Community Groups:
  • Eytan Archbold
  • The Southbay Coastliners
  • Shaolin Temple
  • Duncan’s Soo Bahk Do
• Bands:
  • 1-3 p.m.: Pop Vision (Pop and top 40s hits)
  • 4-6 p.m.: 80s Beat Band (80s)
  • 7-9 p.m.: Pistol Blondes (Country)

Sunday

• Community Groups:
• Nuestras Raices Folklorico
• Cordero Jiu Jitsu Academy
• Bands:
  • 12-2 p.m.: The AbSOULute Band (Soul/R&B)
  • 3-5 p.m.: Kicking Giants (Top hits, 80s covers and pop)

List of Food Vendors

Food

• Makani is Ready
• The Tropic Truck
• Lupita’s Tacos
• Messi Burger
• Bison Burger
• Wing me Up

Sweets

• Kona Ice
• Cathy’s Cookies
• LA Donut