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10 Local Fourth of July Celebrations

July 1

Clearlake

FREE International Worm Races, Festival & Parade. 11 a.m.–10 p.m. Parade at 11 a.m. starts at Redbud Park and ends at Austin Park, where there will be games, carnival & worm races.  Fireworks at dark. Austin Park. 14077 Lakeshore Dr. tinyurl.com/uwtvmhux.

Fort Bragg

FREE Fort Bragg Independence Day Fireworks. 9:30 p.m. Viewing: South Coastal Trail at Noyo Headlands ($20 parking fee), Pomo Bluffs Park & Todd Point Parking Area. tinyurl.com/32xf5tu4.

Lakeport

Fireworks & Racing. Gates open: 3:30 p.m. Racing starts: 5 p.m. Fireworks: 9:30 p.m. Lake County Fairgrounds. 401 Martin St. tinyurl.com/3c549y7v.

Point Arena

South Coast Independence Festival. July 1, 4–11 p.m.: Street fair in Arena Cove, with live music, arts & crafts & activities. Food & drink available for purchase. Fireworks at dusk. Bring flashlight & jackets. No pets. $10; ages 11 & younger, free. Parking at city hall & Point Arena High School. Shuttle buses available. July 2: Parade starts at noon, along Main St. & Hwy. 1. tinyurl.com/yu3nd5xk.

July 2

Clearlake Oaks

FREE Annual Maxine Sherman Memorial Fireworks Display. Fireworks are launched from Clearlake Oaks Beach Park. The best views are from boats, anchored east of Rattlesnake Island. Next best viewing area is from Clarks Island. Donations accepted. Dusk. clearlakeoaks.org/fireworks.

Lakeport

FREE Konocti Vista Casino Fireworks. On hotel lawn. Bring own seating. BBQ & drinks (fee): 6 p.m. Fireworks: 9:30 p.m. Konocti Vista Casino. 2755 Mission Rancheria Rd. tinyurl.com/3wxmcbms.

July 4

Lakeport

FREE Lakeport Street Fair & Fireworks. 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Fireworks: 9:30 p.m. Street fair on Park St., adjacent to Library Park (200 Park St., Lakeport). tinyurl.com/3wxmcbms.

Mendocino

FREE July 4th Lawn Party & Parade Viewing. Music & munchies along with margaritas, wine & beer from North Coast Brewing Company. Non-alcoholic options available. Bring chairs & blanket for parade. No pets. Donations accepted. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Kelley House Museum. 45007 Albion St. tinyurl.com/3tr8u9sh

FREE Mendocino Annual 4th of July Parade. Noon–1 p.m. mendocinocoast.com.

Willits

FREE Parade. 11 a.m. Main St. willitsfrontierdays.com.