Wednesday, July 3, 2024

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AHWAHNEE: The Plunge Music Fest July 3-7, 2024.  5-day music festival with main entertainment DJ-driven! The festival, located in a beautiful sunlit valley, also includes catered meals, live music acts, and  DJs, a full bar, pool, and hot tub. Location: 46516 Opah Dr., Ahwahnee, CA $200-up,  plungefest.com

ANDERSON: Anderson Explodes Fireworks & Concert July 3, 2024. Shasta District Fairgrounds Speedway. Fireworks at 10pm at the Shasta District Fairgrounds & event center. Gates open at 5pm Firecracker 100 racing starts at 7pm and Fireworks at 10pm approx. Parking  $ and entry into the event is $18. shastadistrictfairandeventcenter.com

ANDERSON: Anderson Mosquito Serenade Free Concerts California Grown band, part of Anderson Explodes celebration and Fireworks.

BALDWIN PARK: Fireworks Show & Concert with Taylor Swift tribute band.

BELL GARDENS: Independence Day Celebration and Laser Show and Summer Concert with Gabrielito y La Verdad July 3, 2024, 6-9 p.m. at Bell Gardens Veterans Park, 6662 Loveland St., Bell Gardens, CA. bellgardens.org

BASS LAKE: Bass Lake Free Summer Concerts Vince Warner | 6 p.m. Lamar Leathers

BENICIA: Third of July Torchlight Parade downtown, 6:30 p.m. It's an annual tradition bringing fun to all.  Independence Day parade stretches along First Street and includes dancers, floats, local groups, and entertainment. beniciamainstreet.org

BRIDGEPORT: 4th of July July 3-6, 2024. On July 3 its an Arts & Crafts festival and Horseshoes. bridgeportcalifornia.com

BUENA PARK: L.A. Sound Machine Gloria Estefan Tribute Band:  7-9 p.m.  at Buena Park Free Summer Concert Series Location: Boisseranc Park 7520 Dale Street Buena Park, CA Free, buenapark.com

BUTTONWILLOW: 3rd of July Fireworks Show Celebration 6-10 p.m. at 556 Milo Avenue. Fireworks begin around 9 p.m. Buttonwillow Recreation and Park District hosts the event with food & drinks for sale, vendors, concert,  cornhole tournament and the sizzling fireworks display. Free admission, facebook.com/ buttonwillowrpd

CAPITOLA: Capitola by the Sea Summer Concerts Dirty Cello, Blues & Rock  at Esplanade Park Bandstand. Free

CARUTHERS: Independence Day Fireworks at Caruthers District Fairgrounds July 3, 2024, 6 p.m. Gates open at 6 p.m. Fireworks start at dusk.  Location: 13595 S. Raider Ave., Caruthers, CA. Free, $ parking at Tahoe Ave. Soccer Fields, caruthersfair.com | visitfresnocounty.org

CHINO HILLS: City of Chino Hills Concerts in the Park return to Veterans Park with a great line up of bands for 2024. The free evening of entertainment tonight features Fortunate Sons band. Are you a Creedence Clearwater Revival fan? If yes, you should attend.

COSTA MESA: Community 4th of July Festival and Fireworks Show July 3, 2024, 5-11 p.m. at Orange County Fairgrounds. Location: 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA. Free admission, ocfair.com

COTATI: The Bluebyrds Tribute to the 60s & 70s at Cotati Farmers Market Concerts in the Park at La Plaza Park, Old Redwood Highway & W. Sierra Ave. Cotati, CA Free, ilovefarmersmarkets.org 

DEL MAR: San Diego County Fair  "Get Out There", June 12-July 7, 2024, closed Mondays & Tuesdays. Special concert with Yung Gravy With Special Guest Tayler Holder. San Diego County Fair is the largest annual event in San Diego County and the sixth largest fair in the US.  Address: 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Del Mar, CA 92014. $tickets, sdfair.com

DIAMOND BAR: 4th of July Patriotic Concert Darden Americana at Diamond Bar Free Summer Concerts in the Park at Summitridge Park. Location: 1425 Summitridge Dr., (adjacent to Diamond Bar Center, 1600 Grand Avenue) Diamond Bar, CA Free, cityofdiamondbar.com 

DINUBA: Independence Day Fireworks and Concert July 3, 2024, 5-10 p.m. at Ridge Creek Golf Course. Band is Wanted, the music of Bon Jovi. Free admission, dinuba.org

DUARTE: Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks 6-9:30 p.m. at Duarte Sports Park. Fireworks light up the Duarte sky when the City hosts its annual Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks Show! Come early to stake out the perfect spot for watching the fireworks and enjoy food vendors/trucks, Chico the Band concert, a family play area with rides and games, cornhole tournament, and other vendor booths. Fireworks show will start at 9 p.m. Free, accessduarte.com

EL DORADO HILLS: Independence Day Fireworks July 3, 2024. Head to the Town Center for their Fireworks and Freedom Concert 6-11 p.m. with Island of Black & White 8-11 p.m. Funk Shui Band 6-9:30 p.m. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. edhtowncenter.com

EL SEGUNDO: Max 80s, Hits of the 80s at El Segundo Summer Concert Series performing at The Point 850 S. Pacific Coast Highway El Segundo, CA 90245

FOLSOM: Folsom PRCA Rodeo July 3-5, 2024 at Dan Russell Rodeo Arena, General admission $30, folsomrodeo.com | rodeo

FORTUNA: Fireworks Festival, 5:30-10:30 p.m. Pyro Spectacular and family fun with the biggest night dance party on the North Coast, kids' activities, apple pie eating contest and more. At 8:30 p.m. the kids' activities wrap up for the evening and the dance party begins with DX3 Productions doing a light show and dance party! Dance until the fireworks start at dark around 10ish! Fireworks start at dark. Newburg Park, 2700 Newburg Road, Fortuna, CA. Free, friendlyfortuna.com

HAWAIIAN GARDENS: Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks 7-10 p.m. in Fedde Sports Complex.  There will be picnic games, sports tournaments, food trucks, water jumper, live music and much more family fun. hgcity.org

HOLLYWOOD: Forever Summer Concert Season - July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular with Harry Connick, Jr. July 3, 2024, 7:30 p.m. at Hollywood Bowl. Location: 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. $, hollywoodbowl.com

INDEPENDENCE: Celebrate Independence July 3-4, 2024 with a Party in Dehy Park on July 3, 2024, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. with seasoned pitmasters BBQ and dance with Zach & Friends Band. bishopvisitor.com

JACKSON: Independence Day Fireworks July 3, 2024, 6-10 p.m. at Detert Park. The fun and games at Aimee Baseball Field to celebrate Independence Day with family games include bingo, a soda/snack bar, and raffle for bicycles and other great prizes, all leading up to the spectacular fireworks show that the Lions Club is famous for providing to the community beginning at dark, usually around 9:30 p.m. Bring chairs or blankets for seating. Location: Parking at Argonaut High School, then catch the free shuttle. Free, JacksonLionsClub.org

JURUPA VALLEY: 26th Annual Independence Celebration 3rd of July Fireworks Show begins at 4 p.m. at Vernola Family Park. Concert with 2 bands performing, Food Vendors, Jumpers, Game Booths, (requires separate purchase) capped off by a Spectacular Fireworks Show at 9 p.m. Location: 5211 Wineville Ave., Jurupa Valley, CA. $5-10, jarpd.org/special-events

KING CITY: Fireworks Show July 3, 2024, 9-10 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m. at Salinas Valley Fairgrounds Stampede Arena, 625 Division St., King City, CA. $1 admission, kingcity.com

KINGSBURG: Independence Day Fireworks Show July 3, 2024, 6 p.m. at Kingsburg High School! The Fireworks Show should start shortly after 9 p.m.  Food Vendors serve between 6 & 9:30 p.m. Free, kingsburgchamber.com

LAGUNA BEACH: Sawdust Festival "Where Art Meets Magic" June 28-September 1, 2024, 11 a.m. daily at Sawdust Festival Grounds. Fine arts, entertainment and sawdust. Location: 935 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach, CA. $12, sawdustartfestival.org

LAGUNA BEACH: Pageant of the Masters and Festival of the Arts, A La Mode: The Art of Fashion, through August 30, 2024. The Pageant in a star-lit amphitheater features tableaux vivants (living pictures) that are faithful re-creations of classical and contemporary works of art in which real people pose to look exactly like the subjects in original paintings and sculptures. Pageant $35-up, or Festival only $10-15, foapom.com

LAGUNA BEACH: Art A-Fair Festival through September 1, 2024. Features 115 known artists in a juried art show and sell, along with entertainment, concerts and food available for purchase. Location: 777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna, Beach, CA. $10 or season pass $15, art-a-fair.com

LA MIRADA: Independence Day Celebration 4 p.m. at La Mirada Regional Park, 13701 Adelfa Dr., La Mirada CA 90638. The event features concerts with Brad Johnson & the Killin' Time Band and  Remix performing, vendors selling foods and beverages, and fireworks display after dark. cityoflamirada.org

LA PUENTE: 4th of July Celebration & Fireworks at La Puente Park includes beer garden, kids activities, and 5 hours with 2 bands and a DJ!

LA PUENTE:  Special 3rd of July Fireworks & Concerts featuring OC3, DJ Killah Noez and The Flashbax, 4-9 p.m. Concerts in the Park, La Puente  La Puente Summer Concerts La Puente City Park 501 Glendora Ave. La Puente, CA 

LOS ALAMITOS: 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular at Joint Forces Training Base is a free community event with concerts and activities. Must bring ID for admission, which is free.

LOS GATOS: Jessica Johnson, Jazz on the Plazz  6:30-8:30 p.m. at Los Gatos Town Plaza Main Street & Santa Cruz Ave. Los Gatos, CA Free, jazzontheplazz.com 

MAMMOTH LAKES: Independence Day Celebration July 3-4, 2024.  The Village at Mammoth  Chihuahua Races and live music with Fireworks at the Village at 9 p.m.  On Thursday July 4 start with Lions Club Pancake Breakfast, then Footloose Freedom Mile before the annual town parade at 11 a.m. at Old Mammoth Road and Main Street. Pops in the Park is 2-3 p.m. in Shady Rest Park. mammothmountain.com

McFARLAND: 3rd of July Fireworks Show starts around 9 p.m. There are no additional activities like past years. Show is visible throughout town. facebook.com/ McFarlandRPD

MODESTO: Fireworks Show after baseball game with Modesto Nuts vs. Fresno Grizzlies, 5:30-10 p.m. approx. $8-14, milb.com/modesto

MOKELUMNE HILL:  The Blowbacks Horrn-driven dance music at Calaveras County  Music in the Park, Calaveras County & Mokelumne Hill Music in the Park mokehill.com | calaverasarts.org 

MOORPARK: 3rd of July Fireworks Extravaganza & Concerts, 4-9:30 p.m. at Arroyo Vista Community Park. Bring blankets, lawn chairs and listen to the concert by Radio Royalty and Electric Vinyl, rock. Then watch the fireworks show Location: 4550 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark, CA, 93021! $8-10, moorparkca.gov/fireworks

OCEANSIDE: July 3rd Fireworks Celebration and the official incorporation of the City of Oceanside in 1888. Soccer Fields at El Corazon Park, where there is live music, food vendors, and fireworks at 9 p.m. Location: 3300 El Corazon Drive, Oceanside, CA. Parking $15 per car. Gates to the event open at 4 p.m. ci.oceanside.ca.us   

OJAI: July 4 Parade  Free Concert is on July 3, 2024 at Ojai Bowl with  Ojai Band.  4thofjulyinojai.com

ONTARIO: Stone Soul, Motown at Ontario Concerts  Ontario Town Square Jack Mercer Bandstand. Location: 224 N. Euclid Avenue, Ontario, CA, Free, ontarioca.gov

ORANGE: 3rd of July Celebration begins at 6 p.m. with fun. The Patriotic Music Program, featuring the Orange Community Master Chorale entertains before  the sun sets, and a spectacular fireworks show lights up the night sky. Free, cityoforange.org

PERRIS: 4th of July Fireworks Celebration July 3, 2024. This is the City Perris first fireworks show. 1st Annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration, 6-10 p.m.

PLEASANTON: Alameda County Fair "That Summer Feeling" June 14-July 7, 2024, Wed.-Sun. at the Fairgrounds. Carnival, Pig Races, Horse Racing, Animals, Concerts, Contests, Food, Fun. Location: 4501 Pleasanton Avenue, Pleasanton, CA.  $16-20, concerts extra, parking fee. alamedacountyfair.com

PUENTE HILLS:  Concerts in the Park features The Kings of 88 80s legends of rock at Pathfinder Park, 18150 Pathfinder Road, Rowland Heights

RANCHO CORDOVA: Fourth of July Celebration July 3-4, 2024 Fireworks, Carnival and Concert both days!   Parade is only on July 4. 1 Mile Run is on July 4. 

RICHMOND: 3rd of July Fireworks Show at Marina Bay Park. ci.richmond.ca.us

SAN DIMAS: The Silverados, Country band performs at Music in the Park at Civic Center Park Location: 245 E. Bonita Ave., San Dimas, CA. Free, cityofsandimas.com

SAN GABRIEL: Independence Day Drone Show July 3, 2024.Wednesday, July 3, 2024, 5-9:30 p.m. at Gabrielino High School, 1327 S. San Gabriel Blvd.  San Gabriel. Drone Show at 9 p.m.  Live Performances, Food Trucks, Community Booths,
Games and Crafts Preregistration is required for admittance:  626-308-2875        

SAN RAFAEL: Marin County Fair July 3-7, 2024.   Fireworks Nightly at 9:30 p.m. Location: 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, California marinfair.org

SANTA BARBARA: The Apple and The Tree band at Santa Barbara Downtown Summer Concerts

SANTA FE SPRINGS: 4th of July Fireworks, Concerts Independence Day Celebration, & Fireworks Show July 3, 2024, 3:30-10 p.m. at Los Nietos Park. Location: 11143 Charlesworth Road, Santa Fe Springs, CA. santafesprings.org

SANTA FE SPRINGS: 3:30-8:55 p.m. Concerts at Franklin Wall - Country Latin Soul Band - Latin, R&B Taylor Swift tribute The Dreamboats - 50s, 60s Rock 'n Roll Los Nietos Park, 11143 Charlesworth Road Fireworks at 9 p.m.  

SEBASTOPOL: Fireworks Extravaganza & Music Festival, Analy High School Football Field, 6950 Analy Avenue Sebastopol, CA Concert begins at 6:15 p.m. with bands The Soul Section  and School of Rock, The Hubbub Club, Thirsty Ground plus DJ Chris W. Fireworks start around 9:40 p.m. Food & beverages available for purchase. $17-20, $5 kids, sebastopolkiwanisclub.org

SELMA: Fireworks show celebrating the 4th of July on July 3, 2024, 5:30p-9:45 p.m. Food, Raffles, Concert with band Vibe Check & Fireworks Display. Come our, bring your blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy the Show. $5 admission for adults $3 for ages 5-10 years, 4 and under Free, Veterans Free. Location: Selma High School, 3125 Wright St. Selma, CA .selma-chamber.com/events

SHAFTER: 3rd of July Fireworks Show Third of July Fireworks Show 6-10 p.m. at Central Valley High School. Food, music, and a raffle. Location: 700 E. Tulare, Shafter, CA.  Free, shafterchamberofcommerce.com

SIERRA MADRE:  Independence Day Pre-Parade Party & Picnic in Memorial Park is on July 3, 2024, 5-10:30 p.m. The community joins together for a pre-parade picnic, dancing to the 4th of July Concert, and kids zone with confetti eggs and bubble wrap fireworks. Free, cityofsierramadre.com 

SOLVANG:  Unfinished Business band at Solvang Concerts in the Park in Solvang Park. Location: 1630 Mission Drive,
Solvang, CA.  Free, solvangcc.com

STOCKTON: Mike Torres Jr. Band plays Rock, Latin mix at Stockton Free Summer Concerts in Victory Park. Location: 1001 North Pershing Avenue, Stockton, CA. Free

TEMPLE CITY:  OC Groove, Rock and Blues 4th of July Celebration at Temple City Concerts in the Park at Temple City Park's Performing Arts Pavilion. Location: 9701 Las Tunas Dr., Temple City, CA. Free, templecity.us 

TEMPLETON: Talie & the Troublemakers at  Summer Concerts in the Park  in Templeton Park.

TRUCKEE: Matt Axton at Music in the Park featuring  25 Straight Weeks of Music in the Park in Truckee on Wednesdays! Location: Truckee River Regional Park "Salty" Gebhardy Amphitheater. Free, tdrpd.org

TULARE: Fireworks Extravaganza Kiwanis Club of Tulare 57th Annual event  July 3, 2024, 6 p.m. at Tulare County Fairgrounds, 215 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Tulare, CA 93274. $5 admission, age 5 years or younger free, tcfair.org

TUSTIN: Undercover Live band at Tustin Free Summer Concerts in Peppertree Park.

WILLITS: Frontier Days. Horse Show, rodeo, carnival, pancake breakfast, parade, carnival and more. CCPRA PROFESSIONAL RODEO July 3, 2024 7 p.m. at Jack Tharp Arena. Box: $25, Adult: $20, Child: $10. Western Dance free, following the rodeo!

WINDSOR: July 4th Celebration Fireworks! July 3, 2024,  Keiser Park, 700 Windsor River Rd. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. townofwindsor.com

WINTERS: Third of July Fireworks to celebrate the 4th of July. Provided by City of Winters and many community sponsors.

 

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