Hermosa Beach Ironman, Pennywise highlight Fourth at the Beach
Hermosa’s western stretches continued to serve as party central on the Fourth of July, but the crowds were smaller and seemed somewhat less intense on Sunday, when the holiday came at the end of a tiring party weekend. Hermosa police were kept busy again this year, Hermosa Beach Police Chief Greg Savelli said. “The weekend was busy, but no major events occurred,” he said. Police responded to numerous calls about loud parties. The most serious crime reported was that of a juvenile allegedly attacking someone with a skateboard. “We were satisfied that no major incidents occurred, and the community was responsive in toning down their parties when we suggested,” Savelli said. The 36th running of the perennially controversial “Iron Man” – a run-paddle-chug-beer contest – began about 9:45 a.m., much earlier than tradition once held. The earlier start time kept the spectator count lower than usual. Highlights of the Fourth included a short afternoon performance by local punk rock stars Pennywise at Hermosa Avenue and 16th Street, and an appearance on the Strand near the pier by STDs, who played atop a float that was pulled by people on foot. In the Iron Man, perennial favorite Chris…
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