The 5K run begins at 9:00 in Newhall
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The parade begins at 9:00 on San Fernando Road.
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Head out to Castaic Lake for fun & fireworks
Community picnics are offered in several locations throughout the community. © Photographer: Darren Baker | Agency: Dreamstime.com
Sparklers create great childhood memories--when used with caution. © Photographer: Scott Rothstein | Agency: Dreamstime.com
Spend the day swimming at Castaic Lake Recreation Area
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Fireworks are illegal in the City of Santa Clarita and Los Angeles County.
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Pick a spot on the hillsides and you'll enjoy several fireworks displays. Image provided by Dreamstime.com
Fireworks--a perfect date. © Czbrat Dreamstime
An evening of fun could result in serious jail time and financial responsibility for a wildfire. Read more
here.
All events have been updated for 2013.
There are several venues to choose from in the SCV. Whether it's a hometown parade, gathering in the park, swimming in the lake, singing the national anthem or just "oohing" and "aahing" at the fireworks, it's all here.
THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
7:00 am
10K Run Begins
7:45 am
Kids K Begins
8:00 am
5K Race and Walk begins
Newhall Park (All races begin here)
9:00 am
4th of July Parade "Santa Clarita - The Wining Spirit"
...begins on Main Street (Formerly San Fernando Road) in Old Town Newhall. The
route
travels down Lyons Avenue to Orchard Village and finishes at 16th Street. The Parade has been a long-standing tradition in the Santa Clarita Valley since it began in 1932. Free. Further details
here.
9:15 pm
Fireworks display
will be shown over the Westfield Valencia Town Center.
The show will last approximately 30 minutes. There is no other entertainment planned during the fireworks. Free.
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STEVENSON RANCH FIREWORKS SHOW
The Stevenson Ranch Fireworks Show is back! It will be held at Dr. Richard Rioux Memorial Park.
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7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Fireworks at 9:05 pm
CASTAIC LAKE RECREATION AREA
All day for $25 per carload or $5/person walk-in fee
(5 years & under are free)
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Food - Swim - Jumpers - Picnic - Fun
(Food available until 9:00 pm)
5:00 - 9:00 pm
Music
9:00 pm
Fireworks extravaganza
Limited parking. First come, first serve. No open bed passengers. For more information, call 661-257-4050.
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SOAKFEST
July 4, 2013
Cost: Free
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Free
Santa Clarita's EPIC Water Balloon Battle! Come on out to The Church On The Way at Cinema Drive's enormous parking lot...eh...SOAK ZONE and enjoy some FREE, family fun. Bring a bathing suit and towel and we'll supply over 10,000 water balloons (NO outside balloons allowed). DryZone also available for spectators and non-soakee'z.
ACTON
4th OF JULY PARADE
July 4, 2013
Cost: Free
661-816-7759
One of the largest parades in the country!
This year's theme is "Rock & Roll Acton Style". Parade route runs from Crown Valley Road at Aliso Street to Smith Avenue.
9:00 am
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A MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR
“Residents should know that fireworks are not only illegal in Santa Clarita, they are a fire hazard and one that we will not tolerate. Our message to residents is that we have a lot to celebrate and be grateful for on this wonderful day, let’s do it in a safe and responsible manner.”
FILLMORE
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Chili Cook-off & Car Show
Open to vehicles 1980 and older. Live entertainment, train rides, great food, and fireworks after dusk.
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9:15 pm
Fireworks in Fillmore!
VENTURA
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
4th of July Street Fair
Nine blocks of artisans, six stages, food booths and activities for all ages.
