The annual Huntington Beach Fourth of July celebration will continue this year, albeit without its parade, possibly no fireworks, and a modified festival and fun run. Planning for the 2021 celebration has been heavily influenced by the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus pandemic, elected officials said during a March 15 city council meeting. The city plans on hosting its traditional fireworks show over the Huntington Beach pier, however there are still uncertainties about whether it will be permitted to occur during the pandemic. “The firework show is the most susceptible to COVID-related impacts,” community services manager Chris Cole told council. The firework show would include a 25-minute firework display, choreographed to a custom soundtrack. The 5 kilometer (3.1 mile) run will be modified from the traditional main street route to a predesigned course at Huntington Central Park. The run will take place during the Fourth of July weekend, with staggered start times of limited-sized groups. …