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| Alhambra |
Flag Raising at 4:00 p.m. Water Relays at 3:00 p.m. Great American Pie Eating
Contest at 5:00 p.m. and Tug-of-War and Alhambra Jazz Band at 5:30 p.m. Family Picnic, Contests,
Food Booths and Music Entertainment. Events begin at 3:00 p.m. with Fireworks starting at 9:00 p.m. Almansor
Park, 800 South Almansor Street (626) 570-5044. |
| Angels Camp |
Mark Twain Days, Frogtown, Angels Camp (209) 754-3521 www.visitcalaveras.org |
| Antioch |
Hometown Parade, Classic Car Show, Entertainment with
Fireworks |
| Arvin |
37th Annual Fireworks Show (1 1/2 hours). Gates open around 7:30 p.m.; show
begins at dusk. Ground Displays. Refreshment Booths will be available. Arvin High School (661) 854-2127 |
| Avalon |
Parade starts at 1:00 p.m. with the USC Marching Band.
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Buffet Barbecue at the Casino Ballroom. 9:00 p.m. Fireworks. Casual Dress. Avalon (310) 510-1520 |
| Bakersfield |
Gates open at 7:00 p.m and Fireworks start at 9:00 p.m. Pre-Show, Three
bands, Country, Rock. Mesa Marin Raceway (661) 326-3911 |
| Baldwin Park |
Pony Rides, Moon Bounce, Entertainment and Music at 3:00 p.m., Fireworks
at Dusk. Sierra Vista High School, 3600 Frazier Avenue, Baldwin Park (626) 813-5245 |
| Beverly Hills |
Community Picnic - Roxbury Park |
| Big Bear Lake |
There will be a barbecue at the Marina Riviera Hotel. Fireworks display
will be over the Lake at Pine Knot Landing. Any questions call Richard Lambert at (909 866-2112.
Convention Center, Big Bear Lake. (909) 866-7000. |
| Bishop |
Gates opens at 5:00 p.m. Fireworks start at Dusk. Bishop Airport, Bishop
(760) 873-5485 |
| Brawley |
July 3 - Saturday and Sunday 7-10 p.m. Event includes Watermelon-Seed Spitting
Contest, Food, Frog-Jumping Contest, Swimming, Game Booths and Prizes. Swimming. No Fireworks. Abe Gonzales
Park, Brawley (760) 344-5675 |
| Bridgeport |
June 30 through July 4 - Celebrate the Fourth of July
Weekend with an Arts and Crafts Fair, Volleyball, Softball, Arm Wrestling, Rodeo, Five-Yard Diaper Dash, Barbecue,
Greased Pole, Rubber Ducky Race and more. Parade and Fireworks on Wednesday, July 4. Various Locations, Bridgeport
(760) 932-7555 |
| Burbank |
Must purchase Tickets in advance. Tickets on sale June 4. Gates opens at
6:00 p.m., Concert at 7:00 p.m. Fireworks at Dusk. Starlight Bowl, 1249 Lockheed View Drive, Burbank (818)
238-5300 |
| Calexico |
Games, Music and Food 4-11 p.m. Fireworks. Free. Crummett Park, Calexico.
(760) 357-1166. |
| Castaic |
Band Entertainment and Food. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., Fireworks at 8:30
p.m. Castaic Lake, Castaic (661) 257-4050 |
| Cayucos |
Sand Sculpture Contest in the morning, a Parade along
Ocean Avenue at 10:00 a.m., Barbecue following the Parade at Veterans Hall, Bingo Games and Fireworks off
the Pier at Dusk. Peddlers Fair on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Downtown (805) 995-1200 |
| Davis |
Concessions Stands and Fireworks. Contact Jerry Lee with the Parks and Community
Services Department at (530) 757-5626 |
| Delano |
Memorial Park (661) 725-2518 |
| Downieville |
Patriotic Celebration Parade, Downieville. For further
information on Sierra County Events and for Sierra County Lodging and Travel Information, contact the Sierra County
Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 436, Sierra City, CA 96125 (800) 200-4949 www.sierracounty.org |
| Exeter |
Arts and Crafts, Live Entertainment, Food. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Free.
City Park, Exeter (559) 592-2919 |
| Ferndale |
Independence Day Fire Engine Rides. Ferndale Volunteer
Firefighters celebrate independence with an old-fashioned treat for the kids: a free ride on a gleaming Fire Engine.
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (707) 786-9515 Parade and Picnic. Parade at 12:00 p.m., followed by a 1:00
p.m. Picnic on the Village Green and the Show: "Celebrate America!" at the Theatre. (707) 786-5483 |
| Fillmore |
Fireworks begin at dusk. Fillmore High School Football Field, Fillmore (805) 524-1500 |
| Fullerton |
Featuring Entertainment, Games, Food Booths, and a Special Aerial Fireworks
Display. Fullerton High School Stadium, Fullerton (714) 738-6545 |
| Goleta |
This is the First Annual Goleta Fireworks Festival. There will be Food Booths,
Music and Family Entertainment.$5 Adults; $3 Children. The proceeds benefit the Goleta Teen of the Year
and Other Youth Programs. From US 101, take the Los Carneros ramp or exit from SR 217 and follow the
signs. Gates open at 5:00 p.m. and the Fireworks Show starts at 9:00 p.m. Harder Stadium (805) 967-4618 |
| Hacienda Heights |
Parade begins at 9:00 a.m. Hacienda Heights (626) 333-3528 |
| Highland |
Parade includes Floats, Cars, Bands, Walkers and Fire
Engines. (909) 864-4073 |
| Huntington Beach |
Parade begins at 10:00 am at Main Street and Acacia Avenue
Morning 5K run. At 6:30 p.m., gates open for the Fireworks Extravaganza. Huntington Beach High School
Stadium, Huntington Beach (714) 374-1535 |
| Idyllwild |
Small town Parade includes Old Cars, Service Clubs and
Mr. and Mrs. Idyllwild. (909) 659-3421 |
| Imperial |
Entertainment, Food, Games and Fireworks. Gates open at 7:00 p.m. Free.
Imperial Valley College, 380 East Aten Road, Imperial (760) 352-3681 |
| Independence |
Festivities include a Pancake Breakfast, Picnic and Arts
and Crafts Show on the Courthouse lawn, a Parade down Highway 395, Ice Cream and Pie Social, Pit Barbecue
with Musical Serenade at Dehy Park, and grand finale Fireworks Display at the Airport at dusk. Parade begins
at 10:00 a.m. Call Margaret Mairs for Parade Entries (760) 878-2169. Independence (760) 878-0084 |
| Indio |
An Old-Fashioned Patriotic Celebration with Food, Fun and Fireworks. Indio
(760) 342-6500 |
| Irvine |
This year's theme is "Star-Spangled Swing." Music provided by
the Pacific Symphony Orchestra, with special guests including vocalists, a narrator, and the dancers from "Swing."
Verizon Wireless Amphitheater (Irvine Meadows), 8808 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine (714) 755-5799 |
| Irwindale |
July 1 - Irwindale Speedway, 13300 East Live Oak Avenue (626) 358-1100 |
| Julian |
Old-Fashioned July 4 festivities include Parade, Barbecue
and Heritage Quilt Show and Sale. (760) 765-2544 |
| Lake Isabella |
July 1 - 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Booths, Games, Music, Dancing. Fireworks
start at 9:00 p.m. Additionally, Western Music, Horseshoe Pitching, Chili Cook-Off. Mt. Mesa Park
(760) 379-5236 |
| La Crescenta |
Musical Fireworks Display; Carnival, Food, Contests and Entertainment. Crescent
Valley High School, 4400 Ramsdel Avenue, La Crescenta (818) 248-4957 |
| La Mirada |
July 3 - Entertainment, Games, Food and Raffle begin at 5:30 p.m. Fireworks
at 9:00 p.m. Seating in the Football Stadium. The live band "Summit" plays country western
music. Also, Boy Scout "Camp La Mirada", Car Show American Classic Cars, Mounted Posse, Jazz Ensemble,
Sky Divers. Food at modest cost: pizza, popcorn, hot dogs, desserts, sno cones, soft drinks. Games include Moon
Bounce, Face Painting, and Fire Engine Rides. Adults $5; ages 6-18, $3; Family Ticket $15; Children Age 6 and Under
Free. Veterans with ID are Free. La Mirada High School (714) 670-1726 |
| La Verne |
Pancake Breakfast, Carnival, Fireworks. La Verne. (909)
596-8700. Parade begins at 10:00 a.m. There will be Bands, Floats, Equestrian Units, Classic Cars, Decorated
Bicycles, Wheelchairs, and much more. From 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., there will be a deep Pit Barbecue at the United
Methodist Church at 3205 "D" Street. Tickets are available for sale at the church. The gates open at
6:00 p.m. at Bonita High School Stadium for the Fireworks Show. Show time is 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
For ticket locations, contact the Community Services Office at (909) 596-8700 after June 1. La Verne
(909) 593-9998 |
| Lodi |
Lodi Fireworks, at Lodi Lake, includes Daytime Activities. (209) 334-6207 |
| Lompoc |
Gates open at 6:00 p.m. for Show, Exhibits, Entertainment and Displays.
Fireworks at Dusk. Admission $4; under age 12, $2. Lompoc High School, 515 West College Sreet (805) 736-4513 |
| Lompoc |
Food, Entertainment and Fun. South H Street (805) 736-4567 |
| Long Beach |
Firemen's Memorial Association Show July 4 - Gates open at 5:00 p.m. Fireworks at 9:00
p.m. Entertainment includes an impressive demonstration by the Long Beach Police Department
K-9 Unit showing their dogs in action. Fire Department Demonstrations. Drawings and Clowns will be on hand
to entertain. The Aerial Spectacular will start shortly after 9:00 p.m. and will last approximately
25 minutes. No alcoholic beverages or coolers will be allowed at the show. Long Beach Veterans Stadium,
3559 Clark Avenue, Long Beach (562) 938-4018 |
| Los Angeles |
154th Anniversary of the First Independence Day Celebration in Los Angeles.
Part of Fort Moore Pioneer Memorial Celebration. Activities include Entertainment, Musket Salute,
Historical Portrayals, Outdoor Dance, and more. 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.; Free. El Pueblo de Los Angeles
Historic Monument, Olvera Street, Los Angeles (213) 625-5045 |
| Mammoth Lakes |
Parade, an Arts and Crafts Show, a Quilt Show, Entertainment
and a Horseshoe Tournament are featured. A Pancake Breakfast is also scheduled. Mammoth Lakes (760) 934-3342 |
| Marina Del Rey |
Fireworks are launched from the end of the Marina del Rey Jetty. Best viewing
from Fisherman's Wharf and Burton Chace Park. 13837 Fiji Way, Marina Del Rey (310) 305-9549 |
| Mendocino |
PARADE Traditional Hometown Event on Main Street, Mendocino,
1:00 p.m. (800) 726-2780 or (707) 961-6300 CELEBRATION Kelly House Museum Lawn, Mendocino Live Music,
Food and Beverage, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 pm. (707) 937-5791 |
| Mira Mesa |
Parade at 11:30 a.m., Mira Mesa Blvd. and Greenford Road.
Fun Day (1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.) at Mira Mesa Recreational Center with Food, Game Booths, Live Entertainment.
Fireworks 9:00 p.m. |
| Montebello |
Entertainment, Arts and Crafts, Children's Activities and Game Booths. 1:00
p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Fireworks at 9:00 p.m. Grant Rea Park, 600 North Rea Drive (323) 887-4540 |
| Monterey Park |
Stage Entertainment, Food, Games and Fireworks. Entertainment begins at
1:00 p.m. and Fireworks are at 9:00 p.m. Barnes Memorial Park, 350 South McFerrin Avenue, Monterey Park (626) 307-1388 |
| National City |
Carnival with Food, Entertainment. Fireworks on July 4 at 9:00 p.m. Kimball
Park (619) 857-3320 |
| National City |
Jun. 30 through July 4 - Festivities include Carnival Rides, Games, Talent
Show, Entertainment and Fireworks (619) 479-9451 |
| Nevada City |
Parade 10:00 a.m. Fireworks 9:30 p.m. Contact Nevada City Chamber of Commerce
at (530) 265-2692 $5.00. Children 9 and Under are Free |
| Newport Beach |
RVers gather for Children's Activities, a Barbecue, Live Music, Games, and Contests,
followed by Fireworks at 9:00 p.m. Newport Dunes Resort and Marina, Pacific Coast Highway at Jamboree
Road. For reservation information (RV Campsites or Cabanas), call (949) 729-DUNE. |
| Northridge |
Entertainment, Food and Game Booths. Gates open at 2:00 p.m. Fireworks at
9:00 p.m. Adults $8; Ages 5-11, $5; Seniors $5; Pre-Purchased Tickets $1 off before July 4. Parking
$3. Cal State Northridge University (818) 368-3235 |
| Norwalk |
Aerial Fireworks and Musical Spectacular. Entertainment, Food and Game Booths
(Nominal Fee) open at 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Fireworks at 9:00 p.m. Admission Free. Cerritos Park East,
13234 East 166th Street, Norwalk (562) 407-2611 |
| Ojai |
July 3 through 4 - Jazz Concert, Parade, Picnic, Food, Games and Fireworks (805) 649-2729 |
| Oxnard |
Channel Islands Harbor, Oxnard (805) 385-7545 |
| Pismo Beach |
Children's Activities. Info Booth, Radio Station, Band Playing Upbeat Music.
Fireworks at the Pier beginning at dusk. Free. Best view from Beach Pier. (805) 773-4382 |
| Pittsburg |
Pittsburg Fireworks usually are shot from either an offshore barge near
the City Waterfront, or from Shoreside. 925/432-7301 |
| Pomona |
A Carnival, Stage Entertainment, a Classic Car Show and Fireworks are just
some of the offerings. Starts at 3:00 p.m. with Fireworks Show at 9:00 p.m. $6 - $13 for 13 and Older and $3 -
$6 for Children 6 - 12. Parking $5. Fairplex, 1101 West McKinley Avenue, Pomona (909) 623-3111 |
| Porterville |
Food and Fireworks. Adults $3; Children $1. Jamison Stadium (559) 568-2556 |
| Queen Mary |
June 30 through July 4 - Daylong Activities including a Carnival begin on
June 30, with Fireworks over the Historic Ship on July 4. Queens Highway, Long Beach (562) 435-3511 |
| Rancho Cucamonga |
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Free. Local Fair, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, Food
Booths and Entertainment. Fireworks at the Stadium at dusk. No entry into the Stadium after 8:30 p.m.
Chaffey College, 5888 Haven Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga (909) 477-2760, ext. 2109 |
| Redwood City |
Parade at 10:30 a.m. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Primary Phone
(650) 365-1825 |
| Ridgecrest |
Entertainment and Games. Fireworks at Dusk. Free Admission. Desert Empire
Fairgrounds, Ridgecrest (760) 375-8000 |
| Sacramento |
Old Sacramento Celebration, a Reintroduction of the Parade,
Fireworks, and Other Fun Things, Admission Free. 916/264-7031 |
| San Diego |
Children's Festival with a Carnival, Hands-On Activities, Music, Food, and
Fun. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, San Diego (619) 220-5422 |
| San Fernando |
Food Booths. Fireworks at Dusk. Free. Recreation Park, San Fernando (818) 898-1290 |
| San Francisco |
Celebration Pier 39 and Fisherman's Wharf Information: (415) 705-5500. A
Day-Long Event featuring the West Coast's largest Display of Fireworks, Live Entertainment, Food, Arts and
Crafts at this Annual Waterfront Party. Fireworks begin around 9:30 p.m. |
| San Luis Obispo |
Family Celebration in Mission Plaza with Music, Food, Craft Booths, Children's
Activities, and Contests. This year's event has already occurred. We will update the details for next year's
event as soon as the information is available. Please check back. Mission Plaza, San Luis Obispo (805)
781-7300 |
| San Luis Obispo |
Family Celebration in Mission
Plaza with Music, Food, Craft Booths, Children's Activities, and Contests. (805) 781-2777 |
| San Luis Obispo |
Food, Craft and Game Booths. Local Entertainment and Information Displays.
Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Free. Santa Rosa Park (805) 781-7305 |
| San Marcos |
Features Food, Music, Fun for Children. Starts at 5:00 p.m., Fireworks at
9:00 p.m. Bradley Park (760) 744-9000 |
| San Pedro |
Korean Friendship Bell rung at 10 am. Fireworks at Cabrillo Beach at Dusk.
Cabrillo Beach / Angels Gate Park, San Pedro (310) 832-7272 |
| Santa Clarita |
Six Flags Magic Mountain, 26101 Magic Mountain Parkway, Santa Clarita (661) 255-4136 |
| Santa Barbara |
Free Concert of Patriotic Favorites. Concert begins at 5:00 p.m. Santa Barbara
County Courthouse, Santa Barbara (805) 898-9526 |
| Santa Barbara |
Parade begins at 1:00 p.m. Marching Bands, Bagpipes, and Giant Puppets.
It travels South on State Street. At 3:30 p.m., there is a Patriotic Rally by the Spirit of '76. The Santa
Barbara Symphony performs at the County Courthouse Sunken Gardens. Reserved seating is available. (805) 564-0199 |
| Santa Barbara |
The Fireworks Show "Spirit of America" begins at 9:00 p.m. at
the Harbor near Stearns Wharf and lasts for approximately 30 minutes. Shuttles will be running until 8:00
p.m. for a cost of 25 cents. The Transit Buses run until 10:00 p.m. Various Locations (805) 564-0199 |
| Santa Barbara |
From 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., there will be an Antique Vintage Machine and
Engine Show, Living History and Civil War Battle Re-Enactment, Music, Tours of Stow House ($2), Food, Fire Engine
Rides and Hay Rides. Admission $3. Children age 12 and Under are Free. Free Parking. No Dogs. Stow House, 304 North
Los Carneros Road (805) 967-4618 |
| Santa Fe Springs |
Entertainment, Food and Games start at 1:00 p.m. Fireworks at Dusk. Free
Admission. Los Nietos Park, Santa Fe Springs (562) 948-1986 |
| Santa Maria |
Community Block Party. Fireworks begin approximately 9:00 p.m. Santa Barbara
County Fairgrounds, Santa Maria (805) 925-8824 |
| Shafter |
Event held on the July 3. Barbecue at 6:30 p.m. Fireworks start at Dark.
Shafter High School Football Field, Shafter (661) 746-2600 |
| Sierra Madre |
Games, Classic Car Show and Events at the Park. Memorial
Park. Parade begins at 10:00 a.m. Free. (626) 355-0763 |
| Simi Valley |
Gates open at 11:00 a.m. Show includes Sky Divers, Music, Fireworks at 9:00
p.m. and Entertainment. Simi Valley High School, 5400 Cochran Street, Simi Valley (805) 584-4400 |
| South Gate |
Through July 4 - Carnival Games, Family Picnic and Special Events. Carnival
starts on Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Friday 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Saturday 12:00 p.m.
to 11:00 p.m.; Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Fireworks Saturday Evening. This is the 75th anniversary,
so the Fireworks will be larger this year. There are Free Concerts from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m and Salsa
and Marching Bands. Free Popsicles, Yogurt and Balloons from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. South Gate Park (323)
563-5447 |
| Springville |
110th Birthday Celebration; Artisans, Period Costumes, Food and Concert.
(559) 539-8225 |
| Suisan City |
Festival, at Suisun City Marina, biggest event of year, starts at 12:00
p.m. Games, Races, Kiddie Carnival, Arts and Crafts, Live Music, Fireworks over the Harbor. (707) 429-2628 |
| Sunland |
Showcase of Local Specialty Art. Sunland Park (818) 352-4433
Parade begins at 10:00 a.m. (818) 352-0534 |
| Tehachapi |
Parade at 11:00 a.m. Games begin at 1:00 p.m. Carnival
and Music. Fireworks at Capitol Hill Park at Dusk. Free. City Park, Tehachapi (661) 822-2200 |
| Temecula |
Decorated Antique Vehicles, Floats, Marching Bands and
Equestrian Groups. (909) 694-6488 The Parade starts at 10:00 a.m. on Front Street in Old Town Temecula. Old-Fashioned
Patriotic Fun with everything from Classic Cars and Miniature Horses to Fire Trucks and Marching Bands. The
4th of July Fiesta begins at 2:00 p.m. and ends at 9:00 p.m. Features live Music, Food, Fun Activities and
Fireworks at 9:00 p.m.(Sharp). Fiesta at Temecula Sports Park, Rancho Vista Road (909) 694-6480 |
| Torrance |
Games, Food Booths, Arts and Crafts and Music starting at 11:00 a.m. Fireworks
at 9:00 p.m. Admission Free. Wilson Park, 2200 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance (310) 618-2930 |
| Two Harbors |
July 7 - Dinghy Races and a Children's Festival. Fireworks Show at 9:00
p.m. Free. Two Harbors, Two Harbors (310) 510-0303 |
| Upland |
Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Snack Bar, Live Entertainment beginning at 6:30
p.m. Fireworks at 9:00 p.m. Adults $6; Ages 4 - 12, $4. Upland High School, 565 West 11th Street,
Upland (909) 931-4280 |
| Ventura |
Children's "Pushem-Pullem" Parade on Main Street
at 10:30 a.m. Street Fair along Main Street features Food, Entertainment, Arts and Crafts and Children's Activities.
Ventura (805) 654-7830 Also on July 4 - Fourth of July Downtown Street Fair: Arts and Crafts Booths,
Food, Musical Entertainment. Ventura (805) 658-4726 |
| Vista |
July 2 through 3 - Civil War living history demonstrations include Encampments,
Skirmishes, Butter Making and Blacksmithing (619) 427-4246 |
| Vista |
Food, Entertainment, Children's Carnival. Fireworks Display at 9:00 p.m.
Brengle Terrace Park (760) 726-1340 ext. 1574 |
| Whittier |
Games and Entertainment. Games at 5:30 p.m., Entertainment at 6:30 p.m.
Gates open at 5:00 p.m., Fireworks at 9:00 p.m. Admission $5; Seniors and Children Free. York Field,
Whittier (562) 464-3430 |
