The Fourth of July is coming up, and what better way to celebrate it than by watching fireworks and taking part in festivities happening across Central California.
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Here's a list of events in the Central California during and leading up to the Fourth of July. We will continue to update this list as we learn of more events.
FRESNO COUNTY
Tuesday, June 30
AmericaFest - Country Concert & Drone Show
TIME: 5 pm - 9 pm
ADDRESS: River Park Farmer's Market
INFORMATION: Join us on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at River Park Shopping Center for an evening filled with country music, community connection, and culinary delights from our beloved local vendors. Browse the market's fresh produce and artisanal goods while enjoying the festive atmosphere and delicious food that showcases the very best of our local agricultural community.
Wednesday, July 1
Shaver Lake Fireworks Show
TIME: 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
ADDRESS: Shaver Lake
INFORMATION: One of Shaver Lake's crowning achievements! Celebrate America and all its splendor with us, at this professionally choreographed firework spectacular launched from Honeymoon Island in the middle of Shaver Lake.
Thursday, July 2
Celebrate America - Reedley's Independence Event
TIME: 6 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
ADDRESS: Pioneer Park 845 F St, Reedley, CA 93654
INFORMATION: We look forward to celebrating America's 250th Anniversary with our community and welcoming another outstanding group of vendors to Celebrate America 2026!
Friday, July 3
Caruthers Fair Independence Day Fireworks Celebration
TIME: 8 pm
ADDRESS: 13595 S. Raider Ave, Caruthers, CA 93609
INFORMATION: Come to the Caruthers Fair Fireworks Show and help us celebrate Independence Day! Parking at Tahoe Ave Soccer Field $20. Food available for purchase.
Island Water Park 4th of July Fireworks Show
TIME: 10:30 am - 9 pm
ADDRESS: Island Water Park
INFORMATION: Mark your calendars! Island Waterpark is going all out this Independence Day weekend with a Fireworks Show you won't want to miss! Join us on July 3rd & 4th for a day filled with waterslides and a dazzling fireworks display to cap off the night.
Kerman American Spirit Firework Extravaganza
TIME: 6 pm - 10 pm
ADDRESS: Kerman High School Football Field
INFORMATION: Expect water slides, obstacle courses, music and more as we celebrate!
Kingsburg Independence Day Celebration
TIME: 6 pm
ADDRESS: Kingsburg High Stadium
INFORMATION: The July 3rd Celebration will be at Kingsburg High football stadium (1900 18th Avenue) with the gates opening at 6:00pm and the firework show beginning at sunset. Experience a beautiful firework show under the stars while enjoying live music and food from local vendors!
Selma's 36th Annual Community Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Show
TIME: 6:30 pm - 9 pm
ADDRESS: Selma High School
INFORMATION: Expect plenty of celebration at Selma's 36th Annual Community Independence Day Celebration that will be held at Selma High School on July 3rd! This event will be hosting food, raffles, live entertainment, and a fireworks show!
Saturday, July 4
4th of July Block Party at the Garden
TIME: 4 pm - 10 pm
ADDRESS: Tioga Sequoia Brewing Company
INFORMATION: Who's ready for a Tioga block party EXPLODING with good food, rad DJs, great beer and an epic fireworks show? Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Company is having an epic block party that you will not want to miss!
Sanger 4th of July Spectacular
TIME: 7 pm
ADDRESS: Sanger High School
INFORMATION: The Sanger Spectacular will be at Sanger High School on July 4. Tickets are available at Sanger Recreation, 1717 7th St. in Sanger, or on the Dash App.
Clovis Freedom Fest
TIME: 5 pm - 9:30 pm
ADDRESS: Lamonica Stadium
INFORMATION: Don't miss the biggest patriotic party in the Central Valley, now bigger than ever before in celebration of America 250! Freedom Fest boasts one of the largest and most amazing displays of pyrotechnics on the West Coast. Plus, you'll find plenty of food, entertainment, and activities for all ages. Tickets for $5 for general admission and children under 5 years old are free.
Fresno Freedom Run
TIME: 2 pm
ADDRESS: Woodward Park BMX 7775 Friant Rd., Fresno, CA 93720
INFORMATION: Celebrate Independence Day at the Fresno Freedom Run this July 4th as we mark the 250th anniversary of our nation! Start your holiday with a memorable run or walk along an American flag-lined course, surrounded by community spirit and patriotic pride. The event features a 4-mile run/walk, a 2-mile run/walk, and a fun Kids Run to kick off the morning's festivities, making it the perfect way for runners, walkers, and families of all ages to participate.
Fresno Grizzlies Fireworks Extravaganza
TIME: 7:05 pm
ADDRESS: Chukchansi Park
INFORMATION: Independence Day and the 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza Presented By: Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino and ABC30!
Island Water Park 4th of July Fireworks Show
TIME: 10:30 am - 9 pm
ADDRESS: Island Water Park
INFORMATION: Mark your calendars! Island Waterpark is going all out this Independence Day weekend with a Fireworks Show you won't want to miss! Join us on July 3rd & 4th for a day filled with waterslides and a dazzling fireworks display to cap off the night.
Coalinga America's 250th Community Celebration
TIME: 10 am - 10 pm
ADDRESS: Coalinga College Practice Fields
INFORMATION: Plan to kick-start the day by attending our "Independence Day Parade" at 10am on Cambridge Street (running west-east, a full map and details to follow). After parade ends then gates will immediately open to the Coalinga College Practice Fields where we will have some of the best food vendors and activities planned to make this 4th of July one to remember
MADERA COUNTY
Friday, July 3
The Pines Village Patriotic Parade
TIME: 7 pm
ADDRESS: The Pines Village, Bass Lake, CA 93604
INFORMATION: All are welcome! Time to decorate & celebrate the USA! Golf Carts, Bicycles, Scooters and Doggies on leash are all welcome to participate!
Saturday, July 4
4th of July at Bass Lake
TIME: 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
ADDRESS: Gazebo Deck at The Pines Resort
INFORMATION: The Pines Resort is the place to be this 4th of July at Bass Lake! Grab a front-row seat to the ultimate lakeside celebration - featuring live entertainment by What Comes Next, a BBQ buffet, family games, and a spectacular fireworks show over the water at dusk. With multiple seating areas and unbeatable views, there's no better way to celebrate Independence Day.
Madera 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular
TIME: 5 pm - 10 pm
ADDRESS: Madera District Fairgrounds
INFORMATION: Get ready for an unforgettable evening of patriotic celebration at the Madera District Fairgrounds! Gather with family and friends for a spectacular night honoring America's 250th anniversary with a dazzling fireworks show under the summer sky. Enjoy a festive evening filled with free entry, delicious bites from local food trucks, and unique finds from craft vendors. The celebration kicks off when the gates open at 5:00 PM, giving guests plenty of time to enjoy the festivities before the grand finale begins. Fireworks light up the sky at dusk - approximately 9:00 PM.
4th of July FLIP FLOPS & FIREWORKS BBQ
TIME: 5:30 pm - 10 pm
ADDRESS: Bass Lake Marina Bar & Grill
INFORMATION: Come join the folks at the Marina Bar & Grill for their annual Flip Flops & Fireworks BBQ located right on the water with the best firework view! Bring the kids, the dog and the grumpy old man. They will have live music, a Craft Station, Face Painting, Balloon Artist, Photo Booth, Fireworks & More.
Light Up the Sky Bass Lake Fireworks & Boat Parade
TIME: 7 pm
ADDRESS: Bass Lake
INFORMATION: Madera County's biggest fireworks show is at Bass Lake. People line the beaches and make a day of being at the Lake for the celebration. Many hundreds of boats venture out at dusk to enjoy the show. There is no substitute for being at the Lake in the cool night air among the trees and the water when the show begins. See the sparkle, feel the boom, and hear it echo. The Bass Lake Chamber of Commerce and your generous donations sponsor the show. Please help keep this event and its traditions going each year. Fireworks are usually launched from a barge between the Pines Resort and the Forks Resort at dusk, around 9 PM.
Sunday, July 5
Chowchilla Lions Freedom Celebration
TIME: 5 pm - 10 pm
ADDRESS: Chowchilla Madera County Fairgrounds
INFORMATION: Come celebrate the 250th Birthday of America with us!!! FREE community event at The Fairgrounds!
MERCED COUNTY
Saturday, July 4
Los Banos 4th of July Celebration
TIME: 6 pm - 10 pm
ADDRESS: Henry Miller Plaza
INFORMATION: Carnival - food trucks, arts & crafts, kids' activities and face paintings, giveaways, and raffles. Free admission.
Atwater Run for Independence
TIME: 7:30 am
ADDRESS: Second St./Grove Ave
INFORMATION: The 2-mile and 5-mile races will start at 7:30 am on Sunday, the 4th of July. Packet pick up and race day registration begin at 5:45 am and close at 7:15 am near the corner of Grove/2nd St. across from the finish line archway. The Start and the Finish will be located near the registration area at Second St./Grove Ave.
Atwater 4th of July Parade
TIME: 9 am
ADDRESS: Ralston Park
INFORMATION: We believe that celebrating this Great Nations Independence is our Honor & Duty and we are Proud to be part of a group of volunteers that have taken the Spirit of past volunteers to insure the American Patriotism celebrated on the 4th of July continues forever in our community.
Atwater 4th of July Festival
TIME: 9 am - 4 pm
ADDRESS: Ralston Park
INFORMATION: For over 60 years, the Atwater 4th of July Festival brings in tens of thousands of people each year, so it's a great opportunity to showcase your business or products to our Central Valley community!
Atwater Concerts and Fireworks Show
TIME: 6 pm - 10 pm
ADDRESS: Castle Commerce Center
INFORMATION: After the Festival at Ralston Park, the celebration moves to the Castle Commerce Center for the Concert/Fireworks Show. Gates open at 6PM, and close at 9:15PM just before the fireworks start. Entertainment includes KABX Radio Host Dave Luna as the MC, followed by performances from Mike Hammar and the Nails! Numerous food trucks and vendors will be on-site, including a vendor with light-up toys for the kids. The celebration then concludes with the largest fireworks show in the Central Valley! Entry fee is just $20 per car or walk-ins $5 per person with all proceeds going to help fund next year's celebration!
Gustine 4th of July Parade
TIME: 10:30 am
ADDRESS: Downtown Main (5th) Street
INFORMATION: Join in the parade by registering on the chamber website or come downtown and watch all the amazing entries!
Gustine Independence Day in the Park
TIME: 12 pm
ADDRESS: Henry Miller Park
INFORMATION: Entertainment - Kids fun and games, beer and margarita booths, food, crafts and more.
Gustine 116th Annual Firework Show
TIME: 7:30 pm
ADDRESS: Gustine High Football Field - 501 North Avenue
INFORMATION: Don't forget your blankets and chairs! Come enjoy food vendors and live band starting at 7:30 PM, Fireworks show starts approximately at 9:30PM.
Livingston 4th of July Celebration
TIME: 5 pm - 10 pm
ADDRESS: Max Foster Sports Complex
INFORMATION: The City of Livingston will host this celebration with a number of family-oriented activities, contests, live music, cultural performances, and a Kidzone that will include a waterslide, petting zoo and arts and crafts. There will be an art exhibit of local artists with "America Means to Me" as the theme. The exhibit will be on display in the Walnut Child Care Center. The Festivities will end with a fireworks show! The event is free; however, to support our local Police Explorer program, parking is $5.
TULARE COUNTY
Friday, July 3
Porterville Freedom Fest
TIME: 3 pm
ADDRESS: Porterville Sports Complex
INFORMATION: A historic year deserves a historic celebration! On July 3, Freedom Fest returns with our largest fireworks display yet and a patriotic drone show celebrating America's 250th Anniversary and Porterville's 100th year as a Charter City. Presented by Eagle Mountain Casino, this once-in-a-generation celebration will bring our community together for an unforgettable night of entertainment, patriotism, and pride. Whether you've attended every Freedom Fest or this will be your first, this is a celebration you won't want to miss.
Woodlake July 3rd Blast
TIME: 5 pm
ADDRESS: Woodlake City Park
INFORMATION: Mark your calendars for the biggest Woodlake event of the year - the Kiwanis of Woodlake July 3rd Blast! In celebration of America's 250th Birthday, Woodlake will host Country Music's most-followed artist on TikTok: Tayler Holder! Enjoy a free concert, food vendor, cold beverages, and a free fireworks show! See y'all July 3rd.
Tulare Annual Fireworks Extravaganza
TIME: 6 pm
ADDRESS: Tulare County Fairgrounds
INFORMATION: Gates open at 6 pm. Admission $5, kids 5 and under are free with paid adult.
Visalia Independence Spectacular
TIME: 6 pm - 10 pm
ADDRESS: Riverway Sports Park
INFORMATION: Join us at the Independence Spectacular on July 3 for a night of food, fun, and a grand finale that will light up Visalia like never before! Bring your crew, your blankets, and your red, white, and blue.
Exeter Independence Day Celebration
TIME: 6:30 pm
ADDRESS: Dobson Field
INFORMATION: Join the Exeter Lions Club as they celebrate their 80th Anniversary and America's 250th Independence Celebration on Friday, July 3rd at Dobson Field in Exeter! Enjoy an evening full of fireworks, live music by August, food trucks, vendors, a kids zone with inflatables and water slides, plus the Red, White & Brew Garden for guests 21+.
Saturday, July 4
Echoes of America
TIME: 7:30 pm
ADDRESS: Adventist Health Amphitheater at Zumwalt Park Downtown Tulare
INFORMATION: Join us for Echoes of America with the Sequoia Symphony Orchestra, presented by The City of Tulare and The Hillman Family, on July 4th at the Adventist Health Amphitheater at Zumwalt Park. Bring the kids (12 and under are FREE), enjoy the park, and cool off at the splash pad while you take in the sounds of a live symphony. It's the perfect way to spend the holiday together! PLUS, for just $2.50, you'll get admission to Echoes of America PLUS free general admission to our Vegas McGraw Tribute Show on May 23rd!
Visalia The Great American Race
TIME: 6 am
ADDRESS: Riverway Sports Park
INFORMATION: Kids race starts at 7 am, 5K and 10K start at 7:05 am
Visalia Red, White and Brew
TIME: 4:30 pm - 9 pm
ADDRESS: Downtown Visalia
INFORMATION: To Fully Enjoy the Do The Red, White, & Brew Pub Crawl: Dress to Impress in Your Patriotic Best - think stars, stripes, bandanas, USA tanks, flag shades, or your most festive red, white, and blue look! Participate in our Best Dressed Contest by sharing your image on our Facebook. Enjoy convenient express check-in: no waiting, just right to the fun of socializing!
KINGS COUNTY
Saturday, June 27
Avenal's Firework Celebration
TIME: 6 pm
ADDRESS: Rice Park
INFORMATION: Bring your family and friends out to Rice Park on Saturday, June 27, 2026, for an evening full of fun, community, and celebration!
Thursday, July 2
Corcoran Fireworks Show
TIME: 9 pm
ADDRESS: RAC Soccer Fields
INFORMATION: Free event! Bring your blankets and a picnic.
Saturday, July 4
City of Lemoore 4th of July Block Party
TIME: 4 pm - 10 pm
ADDRESS: E Street between Fox & Follett
INFORMATION: Celebrate the 4th in Downtown Lemoore at the City of Lemoore's 4th of July Block Party & 250th Birthday Celebration of the United States!
Lemoore 4th of July Color Run
TIME: 11 am
ADDRESS: Follett St and D St
INFORMATION: Patriotic color stations featuring red, white, and blue. All donations and proceeds support the Lemoore PAL Program. Celebrate Independence Day with community and fitness!
Hanford Freedom Fest and Fireworks Show
TIME: 6 pm - 10 pm
ADDRESS: Hanford Softball Complex
INFORMATION: This patriotic event will celebrate America's 250th Birthday and bring the community together for an evening of entertainment for all ages. Before the fireworks display starts at 9:15, attendees can enjoy live music by In Kahootz and Travis Brooks, let the kids burn off some energy in the Kidz Zone, or grab some food and drinks from a variety of vendors.
MARIPOSA COUNTY
Saturday, July 4
Mariposa America 250th Birthday Parade and Drone Show
TIME: 7 pm
ADDRESS: Downtown Mariposa
INFORMATION: A spectacular parade through our historic downtown! Want to be part of this once-in-a-generation celebration? Businesses, organizations, clubs, community groups, and individuals are invited to participate!
Lights on the Lake
TIME: 6 pm
ADDRESS: Lakes McClure and McSwain
INFORMATION: Celebrate the 4th of July weekend with a fireworks display over Lake McClure! Recreation at Lakes McClure and McSwain is open all day, with fireworks viewing areas opening at 6 p.m. and the show beginning at dusk around 9 p.m