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Communities plan Independence Day celebrations
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Hot weather, carnivals, the duct tape regatta, worm races and fireworks – the staples of Lake County's July 4 celebration are on tap this week.
A lot of fun events, plus several fireworks displays, are once again planned for the annual celebration of Independence Day.
The following is a roundup of the events countywide.
Event calendars are available at www.lakeconews.com and www.lakecounty.com , with updates also available at www.facebook.com/visitlakecountyca .
Thursday, July 2
Schoeppner Shows Carnival
CLEARLAKE – The Schoeppner Shows Carnival, sponsored by Lakeshore Lions, will offer rides, games and food at Austin Park starting at 5 p.m.
The carnival will remain open as long as demand continues.
For more information contact Lakeshore Lions Parade Chairman Ray Bridges at 707-994-3070.
Friday, July 3
Schoeppner Shows Carnival
CLEARLAKE – The Schoeppner Shows Carnival, sponsored by Lakeshore Lions, will offer rides, games and food at Austin Park starting at 5 p.m.
The carnival will remain open as long as demand continues.
For more information contact Lakeshore Lions Parade Chairman Ray Bridges at 707-994-3070.
Maxine Sherman Memorial Annual Fireworks display
CLEARLAKE OAKS, Calif. – The Clearlake Oaks-Glenhaven Business Association will kick off Lake County's Independence Day celebrations when it presents the Maxine Sherman Memorial Annual Fireworks at dusk on Friday, July 3.
The fireworks are launched from Clearlake Oaks Beach Park over Widgeon Bay.
The association said the best – and most fun – viewing area is from a boat, anchored east of Rattlesnake Island. Another great viewing area is Clarks Island.
During the year, the association raises funds to help pay for the event, but it reported that the cost of the display has now grown beyond what it can raise from those events, so it is seeking donations to help fund this and future years' displays.
Secure online donations can be made through PayPal or credit card by visiting http://www.clearlakeoaks.org/news/22-annual-clearlake-oaks-fireworks-display-set-for-july-3rd . Checks can be mailed to the association at P.O. Box 1211, Clearlake Oaks, CA 95423.
Lakeport Speedway hosts firework display
LAKEPORT – The Lakeport Speedway will put on a fireworks display Friday night following the Kelseyville Lumber Deake Lyndall Memorial Race.
Gates open at 3:30 p.m., racing starts at 5 p.m., with the fireworks ground show to take place at dusk.
Tickets are $15 for adults, seniors and students $12, children 6 to 11 $8 and children 5 and under are admitted free. Tickets can be purchased in advance from Kelseyville Chiefs Cheerleaders at 707-533-7761.
The speedway is located at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 401 Martin St.
Visit www.lakeportspeedway.com for more information.
Saturday, July 4
Clearlake Independence Day celebration
CLEARLAKE – The 58th annual Redbud Parade and Festival will fill Clearlake with fun.
The parade takes place from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday.
For the rest of the day, there will be bands, street vendors, games and food, along with the Schoeppner Shows Carnival at Austin Park, which will open at 10 a.m. and continue as long as there is demand.
Also featured will be the International Worm Races.
The equestrian awards will take place at 1:30 p.m., with the parade awards, car show awards and raffle drawing at 3:30 p.m.
The fireworks will take place at dusk, at around 9 p.m.
For more information contact Lakeshore Lions Parade Chairman Ray Bridges at 707-994-3070.
Lakeport July 4 celebration
LAKEPORT – The city of Lakeport will host its annual Independence Day celebration from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 4.
The all-day event will include street vendors and a fair on Park Street and the Duct Tape Regatta.
Fireworks will be set off from a barge on Clear Lake at dusk.
For information about safe and sane fireworks usage, rules pertaining to alcohol and other event details, visit bit.ly/1JlNRLM .
Sunday, July 5
Schoeppner Shows Carnival
CLEARLAKE – The Schoeppner Shows Carnival, sponsored by Lakeshore Lions, will offer rides, games and food all day at Austin Park beginning at 1 p.m.
The carnival will remain open as long as demand continues.
For more information contact Lakeshore Lions Parade Chairman Ray Bridges at 707-994-3070.
Hidden Valley Lake Independence Day celebration
HIDDEN VALLEY LAKE – The Hidden Valley Lake Association will hold a daylong celebration which will include events for every age group.
From noon to 2 p.m. there will be games for children at the Little Beach, the parade of the fleet at 3 p.m. and live music from 6 to 9:30 p.m.
The fireworks will take place at 9:30 p.m.
For more information, contact the Hidden Valley Lake Association at 707-987-3138.