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Fireworks displays planned for Independence Weekend
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The long Independence Day weekend will once again bring with it celebrations including parades and fireworks.
The following is a list of major community events planned for the weekend.
SATURDAY, JULY 1
Clearlake
The Lakeshore Lions Club of Clearlake will sponsor the 65th annual Redbud Parade and Festival, beginning at 11 a.m. with the parade starting at Redbud Park.
At Austin Park, the Lakeshore Lions and Lakeshore Lioness will feature an assortment of food, cold drinks and beer. Arts and craft vendors, games and entertainment for all will be offered, and the Clearlake Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the International Worm Races.
The city of Clearlake will host a free concert showcasing Def Leppard Revisited and Journey Revisited at 7 p.m.
The Midway of Fun Carnival presale tickets are available at Clearlake Automotive, Bob’s Vacuum and A+B Collision. For ticket information call 707-350-7100.
The Lakeshore Lions Club also will sponsor the firework display at dark off of Austin Beach.
Lakeport
The Lakeport Speedway will hold its annual fireworks display after the evening’s races.
The grandstands open at 5 p.m., racing action begins at 7 p.m. and fireworks will follow.
There will be modifieds, bombers, legends and West Coast mini modifieds.
General admission is $15 per person, with seniors 55 and over and members of the military paying $12 each. Children ages 4 to 12 are $12, children age 3 and under are admitted for free.
The speedway is located at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 401 Martin St.
SUNDAY, JULY 2
Clearlake Oaks
The Maxine Sherman Memorial annual fireworks display will take place beginning at 9 p.m.
Fireworks will be launched from the lake at the Clearlake Oaks public launch ramp.
For more information, contact the Clearlake Oaks-Glenhaven Business Association, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 707-596-0248.
Lakeport
Konocti Vista Casino Resort will hold a free community fireworks show.
A party with vendors, a DJ, food for purchase and a bar begins at 6 p.m., with the Fun Zone Arcade open indoors.
The fireworks will start at dusk, at approximately 9:30 p.m., and will be viewable from the marina and parking lot.
Konocti Vista is located at 2755 Mission Rancheria Road, Lakeport.
TUESDAY, JULY 4
Lakeport
Lakeport’s July 4 celebration will take place from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
At Library Park, there will be a street fair, craft vendors, food trucks, and a beer and wine booth.
There will be fireworks over the lake beginning at dusk.