The 5K run begins at 9:00 in Newhall
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The parade begins at 9:45 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.
The activities listed below are updated for 2009.
There are three 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
6:30 am
Equestrian staging for parade begins
Heritage Junction, Hart Park
6:30 am -9:00 am
Santa Clarita Rotary Club Pancake Breakfast
$4.00 includes pancakes, sausage, orange juice and coffee.
There will be a band and a Raffle.
Located in the Roger Dunn parking lot (on Main Street/San Fernando Road between 5th & 6th Streets.) 661-263-1095
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7:30 am
Equestrian judging at Heritage Junction
Hart Park
8:00 am
Kid's K begins
$10.00 includes shirt
Newhall Park
8:00 am
5K Run and Walk begins
$30.00 includes shirt
Newhall Park
9:00 am
4th of July Parade "Fun in the SCV "
...begins on 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.
NOTE: There is nothing official planned in Newhall Park following the parade in 2009.
3:00 pm
Old Fashioned 4th of July BBQ & Live DJ
The Greens is hosting a traditional BBQ. Live DJ begins at 5:00 pm. BBQ served from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Reservations Required with a deposit! 661-222-2900
Please note: The golf course will be closed at 8:00 pm for fireworks viewing. Bring your blanket and enjoy a great view!
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 CIVIC COMMITTEE
in Association with LA County Parks & Recreation
The Stevenson Ranch Fireworks show is canceled for this year and will be re-tooled for 2010.
WM. S. HART PARK
"My American Flag" Art Show
661-259-1750
July 3-5, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Exhibits. Objective & Subjective Flags, all media, 6th thru 12th Grades and adult, Hart Hall
CASTAIC LAKE RECREATION AREA
$25 per car, $5 pp walk in
(5 & under are free)
5:45 am -
Park gates open. Come early to get the best picnic spot.
10:00 am - 5:00 pm -
Swim beach is open. (Upper lake is open for boating from 5:45 am to 8:00 pm)
10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Food, swimming, jumpers, pony rides, games, music, picnic and FUN! A DJ and vocalists will provide musical entertainment beginning at 5:00 pm
9:20 – 10:00 pm
“Lights of Freedom” fireworks extravaganza (There will be plenty of additional parking for the fireworks show beginning at 6 pm.)
For more information, call 661-257-4050.
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SIX FLAGS MAGIC MOUNTAIN
Six Flags Magic Mountain, in the interest of the local community and the high brush fire conditions in the Santa Clarita Valley, will no longer be implementing summer fireworks.
Six Flags regrets ending the summer fireworks tradition and asks guests and neighbors to understand and support the decision.
ACTON 4th OF JULY PARADE
Cost: Free
3748 Nickels Ave.
661-269-5785
This year's theme is "The Golden Age of Acton." Parade route runs from Crown Valley Road at Aliso Street to Smith Avenue. Community celebration will follow at Acton Community Club.
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
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Car Show and Festival
Open to vehicles 1974 and older. Live entertainment, train rides, great food, and fireworks after dusk.
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6:00 - 9:45pm
Firecracker Train
Boards at 6:00 and returns after the City of Fillmore's fireworks. Enjoy a delicious BBQ dinner of tri-tip and chicken, potato salad, BBQ beans, garlic bread, dessert, coffee or tea.
9:15 pm
Fireworks in Fillmore!
