Mayor Casey McKeon, who delivered a speech at the event, said the pier will be illuminated for multiple nights leading up to July 4.
The city held a special event Thursday night at Pier Plaza, unveiling America 250 banners and lighting the pier red, white and blue.
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The airship landed on the sand to deliver Pacific Airshow CEO Kevin Elliott and his son Jett to mark the 10th anniversary of the event.