LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — With the 250th anniversary of the United States arriving this week, communities around Lake County are planning for celebrations complete with food, music and fireworks.
The following is a roundup of the planned fireworks displays and associated Independence Day celebrations.
FRIDAY, JULY 3
CLEARLAKE OAKS
Maxine Sherman Fireworks
The Clearlake Oaks-Glenhaven Business Association will help kick off the weekend of celebrations with its annual Maxine Sherman Fireworks.
The fireworks display will commence at dusk from the lake at the public boat launch on Island Drive.
Prior to the fireworks, from 4 to 8 p.m., the community is invited to gather nearby at Nylander County Park for an evening celebration and fireworks festival featuring live music, food and local vendors, patriotic photo opportunities, an apple pie contest and other family friendly activities.
Everyone is encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets.
The park is in Clearlake Oaks, off of Highway 20, on Foothill Boulevard.
For more information about this event call 916-910-3873 or visit www.clearlakeoaks.org.
LAKEPORT
Konocti Vista Casino and Resort Independence weekend celebration
Konocti Vista Casino and Resort will host its Independence day celebration with food and craft vendors, live music with DJ Kutter and an outdoor bar.
The party begins at 5 p.m. at the resort, located at 2755 Mission Rancheria Road in Lakeport.
Admission is free.
The fireworks begin at 9:45 p.m.
Bring your own lawn chairs and enjoy the show.
Freedom 250 Boat Race & Firework Show
The Lakeport Speedway will host its boat races and fireworks show beginning at 5 p.m. at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 401 Martin St.
Enjoy the action-packed boat races and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America with a show-stopping fireworks show at the race track.
Tickets can be purchased here.
SATURDAY, JULY 4
CLEARLAKE
68th Annual Redbud Parade and Festival
The daylong celebration in Clearlake begins with the Lakeshore Lions Club's 68th Annual Redbud Parade and Festival, which organizers said will bring together neighbors, families and visitors for a day of patriotic fun.
The day includes a parade starting at Redbud Park, festival activities at Austin Park, and an evening of music and fireworks. The celebration includes carnival rides, food vendors, entertainment, community booths and the popular worm races.
The parade assembly begins at Redbud Park at 10 a.m. with the parade beginning at 11 a.m. and following a path to Austin Park.
At 1 p.m. the famous worm races will take place in Austin Park.
The Clearlake Summer Concert featuring Aqua Nett will begin at the Austin Park band shell at 7 p.m.
Advance carnival tickets are available now at Bob's Vacuum, Clearlake Automotive, Griffin's Furniture, and The Elegant Touch. Purchasing tickets in advance helps support the community fireworks display and makes it easy to enjoy the carnival when it opens July 2 to 5.
Thanks to additional support from the City of Clearlake, this year's fireworks display will be more than twice as large as a typical year, making the 9 p.m. show one of the biggest in recent memory.
LAKEPORT
City of Lakeport Fourth of July celebration
Lakeport’s Independence Day celebration honoring America's 250th anniversary will begin at 8 a.m. at the front of Museum Park with a ceremony to commemorate the completion of Lakeport's Main Street American flag display.
The ceremony will include the posting of the final two American flags by local veterans, the Pledge of Allegiance, the national anthem, a performance of "America the Beautiful," and military honors presented by the Lake County Military Honors Team, including a traditional three-volley salute and the playing of Taps.
From 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., the Lakeport Main Street Association will host the annual July 4 Street Fair with a day full of community fun, local vendors and lakeside festivities along Park Street and in Library Park.
There will be more than 35 craft and artisan vendors, food trucks and local eats, handmade goods and gifts, and family-friendly fun.
The celebration will include fireworks over Clear Lake beginning at dusk.
The community is reminded that safe and sane fireworks are only allowed in the city of Lakeport and only from July 1 and July 4, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 10 p.m., daily, until midnight on July 4.
