LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — After a pandemic year of closures and canceled events, this year’s Independence Day celebrations are returning with street fairs, fireworks, a parade, a carnival and other longtime favorites.
The following is a rundown of planned events taking place through Sunday around Lake County.
THURSDAY, JULY 1
CLEARLAKE
Midway of Fun carnival
The Midway of Fun carnival will take place at Austin Park, 14077 Lakeshore Drive.
Hours on Thursday, July 1, will be 4 to 10 p.m.
Presale tickets are available at Tatonka Land Mini Golf. For ticket information call 707-994-1661 or 707-972-8502.
Tickets also are available online through Friday, July 2, at https://brassring.magicmoneyllc.com/MagicMoney_Web/ETicket/EventDetails/31.
FRIDAY, JULY 2
CLEARLAKE
Midway of Fun carnival
The Midway of Fun carnival will take place at Austin Park, 14077 Lakeshore Drive.
Hours on Friday, July 2, will be 4 to 10 p.m.
Presale tickets are available at Tatonka Land Mini Golf. For ticket information call 707-994-1661 or 707-972-8502.
Tickets also are available online through Friday, July 2, at https://brassring.magicmoneyllc.com/MagicMoney_Web/ETicket/EventDetails/31.
SATURDAY, JULY 3
CLEARLAKE
Redbud Parade and Festival
The 64th Redbud Parade and Festival will include a parade, carnival, festival, worm races and fireworks.
The parade, the theme of which is “Stars and Stripes,” begins at 11 a.m. at Redbud Park and travels Lakeshore Drive to Austin Park.
Arts, crafts and food vendors, games and entertainment will be offered during the festival at Austin Park.
This year, the International Worm Races will return.
A concert in the new band shell at Austin Park, hosted by the city of Clearlake, will begin at 5 p.m.
The fireworks display over Clear Lake will begin at dusk, at around 9:15 p.m.
Midway of Fun carnival
The Midway of Fun carnival will take place at Austin Park, 14077 Lakeshore Drive.
Hours on Saturday, July 3, will be noon to midnight.
Presale tickets are available at Tatonka Land Mini Golf. For ticket information call 707-994-1661 or 707-972-8502.
LAKEPORT
Lakeport Speedway racing and fireworks
Lakeport Speedway will have its firework show along with racing on July 3.
July 3 will feature the Vintage Midgets, Bombers, Limited Modifieds, Jammers, Bandoleros and Pro 4 Modifieds. Racing will begin at 5 p.m.
Tickets are $14 for adults, $11 for children ages 6 to 11, and family passes — for two adults and up to three children — are $34.
Tickets are on sale online here and at the gate. People are encouraged to purchase tickets online to help speed up the lines at the racetrack.
The Lakeport Speedway is located at 401 Martin St.
SUNDAY, JULY 4
CLEARLAKE
Midway of Fun carnival
The Midway of Fun carnival will take place at Austin Park, 14077 Lakeshore Drive.
Hours on Sunday, July 4, will be noon to 8 p.m.
Presale tickets are available at Tatonka Land Mini Golf. For ticket information call 707-994-1661 or 707-972-8502.
LAKEPORT
City of Lakeport Independence Day celebration
Fireworks will thunder and boom over Lakeport's Library Park again this July 4.
The annual Independence Day display that was snuffed out last year due to the pandemic returns this year with a bang.
A street fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The professional fireworks display over Clear Lake will begin at approximately 9:30 p.m.
While alcohol is prohibited in the parklands this year, the footprint has broadened to include the new Lakefront Park area located at 810 N. Main St., giving more upfront seating than ever.
Please leave your alcohol at home and bring your friends and your chair to enjoy the celebration.
“Safe and sane” fireworks are permitted in Lakeport July 1 to 4. These fireworks are illegal in all other parts of Lake County. Be aware of fire danger, use safely and follow all the laws related to fireworks.
An expanded discharge area for safe and sane fireworks will be featured on Fourth Street at Library Park.
For event information and alerts, please text FIREWORKS to 888777.
Konocti Vista fireworks display
Konocti Vista Casino will hold its annual fireworks display again this year on July 4.
It will take place from 6 to 10 p.m.
Konocti Vista Casino is located at 2755 Mission Rancheria Road, Lakeport.
Independence Day celebrations planned once again around Lake County
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