Californians Celebrate July 4 With Virtual Parades, Masks

Californians Celebrate July 4 With Virtual Parades, Masks
Vendor Vivianne Robinson, wearing a mask to protect from the coronavirus, takes a photo with a pigeon perched on her hand along the Venice Beach strand, on July 3, 2020, in Los Angeles. Richard Vogel/AP Photo
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LOS ANGELES—As the coronavirus surges in the state, Californians celebrated Independence Day with virtual parades featuring air flyovers and photos of flag-draped front porches instead of pancake breakfasts and crowded festivities.

Meanwhile, law enforcement officers were out and about, reminding people to wear masks in public and turning away disappointed sun-seekers from beaches that were closed to discourage crowds for the holiday weekend.