The Fourth of July is here and there is not shortage of fairs or shows. The Inland Empire is making a big push to keep IE residents close to home this July 4th. From San Bernardino County to Riverside County the events are many and the thrills will help you enjoy celebrating Americas Birthday close to home.
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Redlands’ Community Fourth of July –
Each year the citizens of Redlands band together to celebrated Independence Day in grand fashion. The 4th of July Committee works tirelessly throughout the year to plan a fun filled day for the entire family. The day begins with a picnic at beautiful Sylvan Park: Food; Games; Music!
Official T-Shirts: Monday June 5th official T-shirts will be on sale for $15.00 at the Redlands City Clerk’s Office. The shirt will also be sold at the committee booth in Sylvan Park on Wednesday JULY the 4th. .
Park Activities: Many local service and civic clubs are expected to participate in the daytime activities in Sylvan Park, Section A on University Street near the University of Redlands. Set up is expected to get underway at 7 a.m. and booths should be open at 9 a.m. Live entertainment will begin at 9:30 a.m. At 10:30 a.m. 4th of July Paradewill march around the park.
Stadium: Once again the University of Redlands plays host to one of the largest 4th of July celebrations in the State of California . The gates at the U of R Stadium will open by 6 p.m. The live show and opening ceremonies will begin at 7:00 p.m. and will include a flag ceremony and a flyover with four T-34’s. After the flyover, skydivers will be landing in the stadium. The Live show, at 8:00pm, will feature performances by the “Connie Roener Band”. The Fireworks show under the direction of Jeff Martin, citizen of Redlands and Sales Manager for Pyro Spectaculars by Souza will begin about 9pm.
Beaumont – 4th of July Celebration –
The City of Beaumont presents the 32nd Annual Fourth of July Celebration
Wednesday, July 4
Downtown Event Centre and Lake | 700 Crockett Street
5:00pm Entertainment
8:00pm The Symphony of Southeast Texas Concert (Great Lawn)
8:45pm Laser Show on the Lake presented by JK Subaru
9:00pm Fireworks
This annual activity offers a sensational salute to our nation’s past and will take place at a new location this year as a result of damages to Riverfront Park sustained by Hurricane Harvey. The Downtown Event Centre has become the hub of activity in Beaumont and is the perfect backdrop for Fourth of July festivities which include live entertainment, food trucks, a Budweiser beer garden and an unforgettable fireworks display. This year marks the addition of a spectacular laser light show on the lake, presented by JK Subaru, to kick off the fireworks presentation.
For more information click here.
Big Bear 4th of July Fireworks –
Come attend the biggest 4th of July fireworks display in Southern California on Tuesday July 4th. The fireworks are shot off from a barge on the Lake directly off of Pine Knot Landing. Fireworks begin between 8:45-9:15pm. Viewable from any of our public parks or the best spot, from a boat on the Lake. Make sure to bring a jacket or blanket because it can get cold.
For more details please call the Big Bear Visitors Bureau at (800) 424-4232
Location: Big Bear Lake at Pine Knot Landing
Contact: Tel: (800) 424-4232 Website: www.bigbear.com
Chino Hills –
Fortunate Son, a Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute band, and fireworks are among the highlights of Chino Hills’ annual Independence Celebration at Veterans Park on July 3. There also will be game and community booths, arts & crafts, strolling entertainment and giveaways.
Where: Veterans Park, 14877 Eucalyptus Road, Chino Hills
When: 5-9:30 p.m. July 3
Cost: Free
Information: 909-364-2700, chinohills.org
Pancake breakfast, 7-10 a.m. July 4 for $5, at Memorial Park, 840 N. Indian Hill Blvd., hosted by the Kiwanis Club. Claremont Village Freedom 5,000 5K/1K, with runs starting at 7:30 and 8 a.m. Flag raising, festival and children’s activities (water slides, rock-climbing wall, etc.), 10 a.m.-2 p.m. also at Memorial Park.
Parade, starting at 10th Street and Indian Hill Boulevard, begins at 3 p.m.
Concert with The Ravelers starts at 6:30 p.m. at Pomona College’s Strehle Field, followed by fireworks. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the gate, 909-399-5490
Click here for more information.
Corona –
The City of Corona is hosting the Independence Day Celebration on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 with the 20th annual Main Street USA Parade, entertainment at Santana Park, and Fireworks.
The Main Street USA Parade, presented by the Corona Rotary, begins at 9 a.m. at the intersection of Main and Ontario and moves north to Olive Street. Parade applications will be accepted until Friday, June 8.
The fun will continue at Santana Park beginning at 5 p.m. with live music and food vendors. The entertainment begins at 5 p.m. with Kids Rock Free School of Music. The young group has performed at numerous events around Southern California and received rave reviews for their shows.
Eastvale –
The first weekend of the summer is a three-day celebration at Eastvale Community Park, highlighted by a classic rock concert by The Answer on Friday, June 22, a 9 p.m. fireworks display on Saturday, June 23, and a salsa making contest on Sunday, June 24.
Where: Eastvale Community Park, 12750 Citrus St., Eastvale
When: 5-11 p.m. June 22, 2-11 p.m. June 23, 3-10 p.m. June 24
Cost: Free admission
Information: jcsd.us
Fontana – Red, White, and Cruise –
Wednesday, July 4th
Fontana High School | 9453 Citrus Ave.
Gates open 5:00pm | Celebration from 6:00pm-9:00pm | Firework Show 9:00pm
Gather your family and friends to join the City of Fontana as we light up the summer sky with an amazing firework show in celebration of 4th of July. Dance the night away as the Gap Experience takes the stage with their hits “Outstanding” and “You Dropped a Bomb On Me.” But that’s not all; this event will be filled with various food vendors, activities for all ages, giveaways and more!
Ticket Sales begin Monday, June 11, 2018
$5 per person (all ages)
• Community Services Department: 16860 Valencia Ave.
• Don Day Center: 14501 Live Oak Ave.
• City Hall: 8353 Sierra Ave
• Jessie Turner Center: 15556 Summit Ave.
For more information about the celebration, visit Events.Fontana.org or call Special Events at 909-349-6900. For more info click here
A pair of concerts — country-rock artist Katelyn Marie at 1 p.m. and Neil Diamond tribute The Perfect Cut at 6:30 p.m. — highlight the Fourth of July at Lake Arrowhead Village. Fireworks over the lake begin at 9 p.m.
Where: Lake Arrowhead Village, 28200 Highway 189, Lake Arrowhead
When: July 4
Cost: Free; $10 VIP areas for fireworks viewing from the park and beach
Information: 909-337-2533, thelakearrowheadvillage.com/july-4th-fireworks
Lake Elsinore –
Two competitions take the field: First, the Lake Elsinore Storm host the Visalia Rawhide and, second, the night’s promotion is a Joey Chestnut-style hot dog eating contest. After the final out of the baseball game, enjoy the stadium’s biggest postgame fireworks display of the season.
Where: Lake Elsinore Diamond, 500 Diamond Drive
When: Game starts at 6:30 p.m. July 4
Cost: $11-$25
Information: 951-245-4487, stormbaseball.com
Moreno Valley –
“Let Freedom Ring” is the theme of this year’s annual parade, which kicks off a day of holiday festivities.
The parade will feature bands, dancers and equestrians. Family FunFest starts in the afternoon and will feature food, music, rock-climbing wall and a giant slide. The nightcap, the annual fireworks extravaganza, will be set to patriotic music on KOLA 99.9-FM.
Where: Parade starts at the intersection of Alessandro Boulevard and Frederick Street and moves to TownGate Plaza. The festival is set for Mountain View Middle School and Morrison Park.
When: July 4; parade at 9:30 a.m., festival at 2 p.m., fireworks start at 9 p.m.
Cost: FunFest presale tickets, on sale until Friday, June 29, at the Conference and Recreation Center, are $2 per person or $10 per family (up to six people). On July 4, admission is free 2-4 p.m. After 4 p.m. it’s $3 per person.
Information: 951-413-3000, www.moval.org/resident_services/park_rec/4july.shtml
Norco –
Horses, horseshoes, hats and hamburgers are among the highlights of the Equestrian Trail Ride & Picnic in the Park in Norco. Festivities begin at 9:30 a.m. with a trail ride departing from Ingalls Park, followed by a community picnic from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Picnic-time activities include a patriotic bike ride, patriotic hat contest and a horseshoe tournament.
Where: George Ingalls Equestrian Event Center, 3737 Crestview Drive, Norco
When: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 4
Cost: Free
Information: 951-270-5632, www.norco.ca.us
Ontario July 4th Parade –
The All-States Picnic, which dates to 1916 and in the late 1950s and early 1960s would draw 100,000 people, is one of the region’s grand Independence Day traditions. Starting around 10:30 a.m. (following the 9 a.m. parade), look for residents to bring picnic baskets filled with all sorts of goodies to Euclid Avenue and C Street to meet and reunite with people from throughout the country. At 5 p.m., the festivities shift to Westwind Park, where there will be live music and other entertainment, plus fireworks starting at 9 p.m.
Where: Ontario Town Square, 224 N. Euclid Ave.; Westwind Park, 2455 E. Riverside Drive, Ontario
When: All day July 4
Cost: Free
Information: ontarioca.gov/independence-day-2018
Pomona –
The Grandstands
Celebrate our nation’s independence at Fairplex on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, for our 32nd annual fireworks spectacular, “Red, White and BOOM!”
Celebrate our nation’s independence at Fairplex on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, for our 32nd annual fireworks spectacular, “Red, White and BOOM!”
The best patriotic fireworks show in southern California with monster motoX, monster trucks, quad wars & monster fireworks!
We put the boom in KABOOM!
Visit the KABOOM! website for more information!
Happy 4th of July!
Rancho Cucamonga Fireworks Celebration –
The City of Rancho Cucamonga hosts the annual 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular at LoanMart Field at the Rancho Cucamonga Epicenter, where families are welcome to come out and enjoy patriotic festivities, on-field games and activities for all ages, entertainment, concessions, and an evening fireworks show to round out the night.
The Rancho Cucamonga Fire District reminds you that ALL fireworks are illegal in Rancho Cucamonga and encourages you to attend professional firework displays.
Rialto’s 4th of July Celebration in the Park
City of Rialto will kicking off July with a July 4th Celebration
The event comes complete with food eating contests, live entertainment, carnival games, kids activities and a fireworks spectacular.
$10 Parking
$4.00 Per Child All Access Kids Block Party Wrist Band available at the Community Center, Pre-sale Begins June 4th
$5.00 Per Child at the Event (Limited Quantity)
For More information Call 909-421-4949
Riverside 4th of July Spectacular –
Every year the city of Riverside shoots ignites fireworks off the top of Mt. Rubidoux. There are 3 prime locations to see the annual show:
Evergreen Cemetery click here
Mt. Rubidoux click here
La Sierra Park click here
San Bernardino –
Get your tickets to the best 4th of July Fireworks show in the IE. Wednesday July 4th the 66ers take on the Stockton Ports. Right after the game enjoy the best Fireworks show in the IE!!! Online ticket sales available here.
Perris –
It’s a night of action on the track and in the sky at Perris Auto Speedway, with Night of Destruction V featuring demo cross, figure-8s, figure-8 trailer racing and Formula-X autocross and crosskarts. Gates open at 4 p.m. with opportunities to meet the drivers, racing starts at 7 p.m. and fireworks follow at 9 p.m.
Where: Perris Auto Speedway, 18700 Lake Perris Drive, Perris
When: July 4
Cost: Free admission for Perris residents (proof of residency required)
Information: 800-595-4849, www.perrisautospeedway.com
Temecula –
Kick off the 4th of July festivities with a star spangled parade in Old Town featuring specialty floats, bands and marchers!
San Jacinto Independence Day Celebration –
San Jacinto celebrates the Fourth with a 9 a.m. parade and a street festival downtown, with music, food, vendors and more from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Main Street, downtown San Jacinto July 4 event is free
For more information www.ci.san-jacinto.ca.us
Yucaipa 4th of July Carnival and Fireworks Show –
The City of Yucaipa, along with the Hometown Celebration Committee and the Lions Club, sponsors the annual Fireworks Spectacular! Enjoy an early evening 4th of July picnic at Yucaipa High School (33000 Yucaipa Blvd.) and complete the evening with a spectacular fireworks show! The festivities begin at 3:00 p.m. and continue well into the evening until 10:00 p.m. with fireworks at 9:00 p.m.
