Ok, so as hard as you tried to go to the beach for the 4th of July, you are going to be in the desert instead. So where can you go to view fireworks? Palm Springs and Palm Desert have you covered.
Palm Springs
When: Saturday, July 4, 2015; 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Where: 1901 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs, CA, 92262
The city of Palm Springs has their ‘All American Fourth of July’ fireworks spectacular and Power Baseball extravaganza planned, which will take place at Palm Springs Stadium.
There is free admission for the fireworks show which begins at 9:15 p.m., but you can gain free admission to the stadium beginning at 8 p.m., and everyone is invited to bring blankets and lawn chairs to sit on the field.
If you want to make an evening of it, and watch some baseball as well, the Palm Springs Power has you covered (at the same location)!
Time: 6:05 p.m. The Power Baseball game begins
8:00 p.m. FREE admission to stadium
Fireworks Begin: 9:15 p.m
Where: Palm Springs Baseball Stadium 1901 E. Baristo Road
Palm Desert Independence Day Celebration
Date: 7/4/2015 7:30 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Palm Desert Civic Center
Maybe you are in the mid, or east Valley and don’t want to drive to Palm Springs. Palm Desert will throw a party in honor of America’s birthday on Saturday, July 4, with a free Independence Day celebration featuring live music, fireworks, and more at Civic Center Park. The fun kicks off at 7:30 p.m. with a concert by the Swing Cats Big Band, who with a performance featuring a variety of popular swing and big band favorites.
After the concert, the fireworks will begin at 9 p.m. with a stunning 20-minute-long fireworks display synchronized to a new selection of contemporary and classic patriotic-themed songs on radio station The Mix 100.5 FM.
If you plan on attending, they encourage you to bring picnic dinners, blankets, and chairs to enjoy the show. Drinks and snacks will also be available for purchase at the park and at the neighboring Palm Desert Aquatic Center. Alcoholic beverages, smoking, and portable barbeques are prohibited. Private fireworks are illegal in the park and throughout Palm Desert. Flashlights are recommended for safely exiting the park.
And, to protect public safety during the holiday celebration in the unusually busy park, golf carts will not be allowed to operate inside park grounds on July 4. The Civic Center Park Dog Park will also be closed.
The Palm Desert Civic Center Park is located at 73510 Fred Waring Drive (Fred Waring and San Pablo Avenue). Road closures around the park, including Magnesia Falls Drive, are scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. Parking will be allowed at the park until 6 p.m. with access from Fred Waring Drive. Private vehicles will not be allowed into the park once lots are full.
The city also said that for the comfort and convenience of attendees, free, air-conditioned shuttle service will be provided between The Gardens on El Paseo and the park, from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. The Gardens is located at the corner of El Paseo and San Pablo Avenue. For more information, please call 760-346-0611, ext. 416.