THIS ARTICLE HAS BEEN UPDATED; ROBINSON'S FIREWORKS DISPLAY HAS BEEN CANCELED, CLEARLAKE OAKS' DISPLAY WON'T BE AT WIDGEON BAY.

 

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Lake County is home to numerous fireworks shows during the July 4 holiday, many of which dazzle the skies over Clear Lake, illuminating the water’s surface.

The following is a sampling of fireworks shows and festivals.

Saturday, July 2

City of Clearlake Independence Day festivities, Clearlake

A lively parade from Redbud Park to Austin Park, street fair, musicians, a car show, arts and crafts, food, a worm race competition (following the parade) and children’s activities complement the evening fireworks show over Clear Lake at dusk at Austin Park. Admission is free. Information: 707-994-3600 or 707-994-3070.

Sunday, July 3

Hidden Valley Lake Independence Weekend Celebration

Hidden Valley Lake community members will gather at the Big Beach, 18600 Lakeridge Circle, beginning at 10 a.m. for a sand castle building contest and casting contest. A poker run for all paddle boats, rowers and canoers at the Little Beach will be held at 11 a.m.; at 1 p.m. a boat parade for best decorated powerboat and paddle-power boat will take place. There will be a pre-fireworks celebration from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Big Beach with a water slide, face painting, jumpy house, crafts for kids and volleyball competition. From 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. there will be live music from the California Cowboys plus Tony Neves' Steamroller Music. Other events: 5 p.m., water balloon tossing contest; 6 p.m., three-legged race; 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., barbecue; with fireworks (conditions permitting) beginning at dusk. Information: Hidden Valley Lake Association, 707-987-3138, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Maxine Sherman Memorial fireworks show, Clearlake Oaks

For a spectacular show, the best viewing area for the Maxine Sherman Memorial Fireworks display is on the water, anchored east of Rattlesnake Island, where the fireworks twinkle overhead and reflect off the waters of Clear Lake. From the shore, Clearlake Oaks Beach on Island Drive is a great spot. Show begins at dusk. Admission is free. Information: 707-998-9563, www.clearlakeoaks.org.

Lakeport Speedway Deake Lyndall Memorial and fireworks, Lakeport

The 2011 Deake Lyndall Memorial will be held at the Lakeport Speedway, located at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 401 Martin St., Lakeport. Following a night of racing, the Lakeport Speedway will have fireworks from the infield, put on by the speedway and Robinson Rancheria Resort and Casino. Information: http://lakeportspeedway.com/.

Monday, July 4

Lakeport Independence Day festivities, Lakeport

An all-day street fair with music, arts and crafts, food, and beverages. The day features a cardboard/duct tape boat race at Library Park. The event ends with fireworks over Clear Lake at Library Park at dusk. Sponsored by the Lakeport Main Street Association and the Lake County Chamber of Commerce. Library Park, between First and Third streets. Festivities begin at 8 a.m. Admission is free. 866-525-3767, 707-263-5092, www.lakeportmainstreet.com, www.lakeportchamber.com.

For more information, call the Lake County Visitor Information Center at 800-525-3743.

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