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RED, WHITE, & BLUES – July 4th

The Queen Mary is the place to spend the July 4th weekend. You can spend the day exploring the ship, enjoying family entertainment, fireworks at night and even spend a night in an original hotel stateroom.

Celebrate Independence Day

Join us for a day of fun in the sun and an unforgettable 4th of July celebration. The day’s festivities include entertainment throughout the day:

• Strolling performers, Balloon Artists, Face Painters and Uncle Sam! 
• On the main stage you can groove to the tunes of Flattop Tom & His Jump Cats, an energetic and dynamic band playing blues and swing (12:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.) 
• GRAMMY Nominated, Lisa Haley and the Zydekats, one of the most joyful Americana/Cajun/Zydeco acts on tour today (4:30 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.)
• Dance the night away on the Verandah Deck located on the stern of the ship with a DJ Craig playing your favorite dance mixes from Classic Rock and Roll and Disco to the hottest jams of today (7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.)
• Fireworks at 9:00 p.m.

2011 Event Tickets

Admission includes access to the event area, the ship and entertainment.
The cost of tours, food and parking is additional.
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• Adult - $24.95
• Child (ages 5-11) - $12.95
• Senior (ages 65+) - $21.95

2 Ways to buy tickets:

1) Online - Tickets on sale now - buy tickets online today!
2) Box Office - Purchase tickets in person on the day of the event


Spend the Weekend

Make it a long weekend and stay on board the Queen Mary, hotel packages include event tickets and original stateroom. Book a hotel package reservation call (800) 342-0742

Dine on Board

Whether you are in the mood for a good old fashioned BBQ, Classic American favorites, a 5-Star Dinner or Pizza, there is something for everyone. Enjoy the sunshine and dine outdoors with a variety of food stands or stay cool and dine indoors at Sir Winston's, Chelsea Chowder House, the Promenade Cafe or the Hollywood Deli.

Getting Here

Guests are encouraged to arrive early as the City of Long Beach closes access to the bridge to and from downtown at 6:00 p.m. and will not reopen until after the firework show concludes. During that time, access to the Queen Mary is only available via the 710 freeway.