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Local Fourth of July holiday events

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Independence Day AV Events

Whether you plan on watching fireworks this Fourth of July at home or away, the Antelope Valley has a place for you.

Red, white and BOOM! at Clear Channel Stadium

If you are in the mood for some baseball between local rivals and a night of fireworks, the Lancaster Jethawks has a night for you. The Jethawks will be playing Bakersfield Blaze at Clear Channel Stadium starting 7 p.m., on Wednesday, July 3. The game ends with a fireworks display. Tickets range from $7 to $12.

For more information, call 661-726-5400.

All-American 4th of July at Lancaster Cemetery

Want to enjoy old fashioned pancakes and participate in a patriotic parade? The Friends of Lancaster Cemetery is hosting an early morning breakfast fundraiser at 8 a.m. on Thursday, July 4, featuring pancakes and fruit toppings, served with juice and coffee.

Decorate your own wagon, bicycle, or buggy, join in on a children’s patriotic parade or listen to historical speeches and sing along to familiar tunes at this morning event. The breakfast is $5 for adults and $3 for children 10 and under. View more information here.

Fireworks Extravaganza at Antelope Valley Fairgrounds

The AV Fairgrounds is offering entertainment, food, professional bull riding, and a fireworks extravaganza.

Gates open at 4 p.m. with live music, food and shopping. The professional bull riding competition kicks off at 7 p.m. with ticketed grandstand seats ranging from $5 to $20. The fireworks extravaganza starts at 9 p.m. with free fireworks viewing areas located outside of the grandstands. The event concludes with an after party dance featuring Jacob Nelson and the Tone Wranglers. View more information here.

Enjoy “Safe and Sane” fun at home.

For Palmdale residents who chose to celebrate with fireworks at home, remember to only purchase fireworks that display the “Safe and Sane” California State Fire Marshal emblem.

View a list of nonprofit organizations approved to sell “Safe and Sane” fireworks this holiday here.

The use of “Safe and Sane” fireworks or any other type of fireworks in Lancaster is prohibited, and offenders will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, according to local law enforcement.

The Palmdale city council encourages residents to purchase legal fireworks only, and stay clear of items that explode in the air or move around on the ground. Illegal fireworks include bottle rockets, Roman candles, firecrackers, helicopters, palomitas, cherry bombs, M-100, M-80, and sky rockets.

The city of Palmdale warns against the use of illegal fireworks such as these.
The city of Palmdale warns against the use of illegal fireworks such as these.

To ensure that the fireworks being purchased are legal, look for the “Safe and Sane” emblem (view it here). The city of Palmdale has developed an interactive map that allows residents to enter their address to see if they live in a ‘no fireworks zone’ area where “Safe and Sane” fireworks are not allowed. Access the interactive map here.View the “No Fireworks Zone” maps here and here.

Do you know of any other local events happening this Independence Day holiday? If so, let other readers know in the comments below!

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19 comments for "Local Fourth of July holiday events"

  1. A fireworks display accident in Simi Valley went into the crowd. Now, how the heck is Parris gonna blame that on Mayor Ledford.

    Stay tuned.

    Were there any fires or serious injuries in Palmdale on the Fourth for Parris to file a claim?

  2. … every government agency, from the spendthrifts at the Pentagon, to the fingernail pullers at the CIA, eavesdropping on me? Warrantless wiretaps? I’m not much in the patriotic spirit. I don’t think I’ll be attending 4th of July firework festivities, this year — asj.

    • I sympathize with you completely, however the way you wrote it, sounds a bit paranoid, FYI :)

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  3. Since both safe and sane as well as illegal fireworks will exist this year, why not all of us responsible mature ,itizens be proactive and actively involved in making sure there are no injuries fatalities or fires. Marshall and influence your children and grandchildren, keep an emergency bucket of water or water hose handy, clear the brush from around your home, hose down your roof and if your neighbor needs help help them do the same. last but not least report if you see dangerous conditions, or illegal fireworks being used. The city can use the revenues. But remember laws don’t keep us safe. We do. I think prevention not punishment. Because whatever the loss, it can never truly be restored.

  4. Dry + Hot + Fireworks = Disaster.

    One tiny spark is all it takes.

    I don’t care about the politics or the legalities.

    DRY + HOT + FIREWORKS = DISASTER

  6. I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again: THERE IS NO SUCH THINGS AS SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS. Not when we’ve had no rain in ages, the temps have been topping 100 for days and everything is dried out and just ready to go up in flames. I lit a neighbors tree on fire accidentally many years ago (in Palmdale) with a “safe and sane” firework bought at a local fundraising stand. I’m not a party pooper or against fireworks at all, I love them; I just think there needs to be some common sense under the current conditions.

    • Right you are, Nick.Why do you suppose “safe and sane “are not allowed in certain areas of Palmdale? Guess they’re not so safe.

      • Read the article or have someone read it to you…. “For Palmdale residents who chose to celebrate with fireworks at home, remember to only purchase fireworks that display the “Safe and Sane” California State Fire Marshal emblem”

        It appears that the State Fire Marshal disagrees with your assessment, but thanks for playing

          • What was the question?
            If you check the city of Palmdale website you will see that safe and sane are not allowed in Ana Verde and west of thirtieth street and Rancho Vista Blvd.

        • Read the article or have someone read it to you…. “The city of Palmdale has developed an interactive map that allows residents to enter their address to see if they live in a ‘no fireworks zone’ area where “Safe and Sane” fireworks are not allowed. Access the interactive map here.View the “No Fireworks Zone” maps here and here.”

          It appears I’m in agreement with sikntired (on this), but thanks for playing.

  7. I’m calling BS on this: “The use of “Safe and Sane” fireworks or any other type of fireworks in Lancaster is prohibited, and offenders will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, according to local law enforcement”
    So when are the LASD going to raid Walmart in Lancaster for selling fireworks? Or did they pay Rex off?