5th of July Beach Cleanup – Saturday, July 5, 2025

Volunteers Needed for Annual July 5 Beach Clean-Up in Crescent City

Event to Target South Beach, Crescent Beach, and Pebble Beach Following Holiday Crowds

CRESCENT CITY, Calif. — Redwood Parks Conservancy (RPC) invites community members and visitors to participate in the annual July 5 Beach Clean-Up, an effort to restore Crescent City’s coastline after Independence Day celebrations.

Last year, volunteers removed over 3,290 pounds of trash and toxic firework debris, and this year’s effort is expected to be just as critical. With an estimated 5,000 to 15,000 visitors expected in Del Norte County for the Fourth of July, the potential for coastal pollution is high.

In partnership with California State Parks, the National Park Service, Smith River Alliance, CalTrans, and the Del Norte Solid Waste Authority, RPC is focusing efforts on South Beach, as well as Crescent Beach and Pebble Beach, covering a two-mile stretch of high-traffic shoreline.

“By joining forces on July 5, we reaffirm our commitment to the well-being of our coastal environment,” said Sal Muñoz Moreno, Executive Director of RPC. “Every volunteer makes a tangible impact in protecting marine life and preserving the beauty of Crescent City.“

Event Details

  • Where:
    110 Anchor Way, Crescent City, CA
    (Parking lot next to Schmidt’s House of Jambalaya)

  • When:
    Friday, July 5, 2025, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
    Coffee and Safety Talk, followed by cleanup efforts

  • How to RSVP:

    Visit bit.ly/july5th-cleanup to sign up.

What to Expect

All cleanup supplies—including trash bags, pickers, dumpsters, and sharps containers—will be provided. Snacks and refreshments will be available to keep volunteers fueled throughout the event.

Volunteers are advised to wear closed-toe shoes and pants for safety.

Can’t attend in person? Donations are welcomed and will directly support cleanup supplies and staffing needs.

Make a Difference This July 5

Bring your friends, family, and a positive attitude to help protect our coast. Together, we can enjoy a cleaner, safer, and more beautiful Crescent City shoreline.

Learn more about past year's clean-ups

2024 Recap – Thank you for keeping our beaches healthy!

Our Annual 5th of July Beach Clean-Up was a success with 100+ volunteers rallying together to collect over 2,500 lbs of trash before it could enter our sensitive ocean.
RPC’s Volunteer & Transportation Manager, Autumn Subers, says, “Our volunteers donated over 200 hours of their time to help pick up over 2,000 pounds of firework debris and garbage left behind by people camping and shooting off fireworks illegally from the beaches of Crescent City. Although it’s a heartbreaking situation, we are so proud of our community members who came together in the name of stewardship!”
 
Thank you to our partners in this clean-up Smith River Alliance, California State Parks North Coast Redwoods, Caltrans District 1, Redwood National and State Parks (NPS), Del Norte Solid Waste Authority and more! We could not have done it without the dedication and enthusiasm of our volunteers and partners alike. We hope you will join us next year!
Celebratory collage highlighting the success of the 2023 5th of July Beach Cleanup event, with over 60 volunteers, 3,290 pounds of trash collected, and $4,100 raised, featuring images of participants cleaning the beach and gathered around the 'Clean California' tent.

2023 Recap – Thanks for your support!

Each year, Crescent City and Del Norte County welcome anywhere between 5,000 to 15,000 visitors to celebrate the 4th of July. An important attraction among the impressive program of events is the beach, where as many as 1,000 people can congregate. In 2023, 60+ volunteers participated in our event to pick up this trash and keep our beaches clean. Volunteers were given gloves, bags, and vests to aid them in their efforts to collect as much trash from the beaches as possible. Refreshments and lunch were also provided to thank our amazing volunteers. We cleaned up 3,290 pounds of trash and firework debris in just 3 short hours

Celebratory collage highlighting the success of the 2023 5th of July Beach Cleanup event, with over 60 volunteers, 3,290 pounds of trash collected, and $4,100 raised, featuring images of participants cleaning the beach and gathered around the 'Clean California' tent.