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9 Local Places to Celebrate the Fourth

Lake County

July 2

Clearlake: Redbud Parade and International Worm Races and Festival. 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Parade starts at 11 a.m. at Redbud Park and ends at Austin Park. Festival will feature live country music, carnival, and worm races. Music: 7 p.m. Vendors and barbecue until 5 p.m. Fireworks at dusk. Carnival until midnight. Austin Park. Free. tinyurl.com/5a9748a5.

July 3

Lakeport: Fireworks Extravaganza. 6–10:30 p.m. DJ Kutter spins tunes. Bring blankets and chairs for marina lawn seating. Konocti Vista Casino and Resort. Free. facebook.com/konoctivistacasino.

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

July 4

Lakeport: July Fourth Street Fair. 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Craft and food vendors and beer booth. Fireworks at dusk. Free. Library Park. lakeportmainstreet.com/event/july-4-street-fair.


Mendocino County

July 2

Fort Bragg: Fireworks. 8:30–9:30 p.m. Todds Point. tinyurl.com/muhjayzd.

Point Arena: Fourth of July Celebration. 4 –11 p.m. Street fair with live music, crafts, activities, and food and drinks. Fireworks: dusk. Bring flashlights and jackets. No pets. $5–$10. $20 for family of 4. Kids 11 and younger free. Parking at City Hall and Point Arena High School for $10 (includes one adult entry ticket). Shuttle buses available. Point Arena Cove. tinyurl.com/2nuvrdzu.

July 3

Point Arena: Independence Day Parade. Noon. Parade travels along Main St./Hwy. 1. Past years’ entries have included fire trucks, classic cars, floats, drum corps, dancers, horses, and art cars. Free. pointarena.net.

July 4

Mendocino: Fourth of July Parade. Noon. Main Street. facebook.com/events/531888518335920.

Mendocino: July Fourth Picnic and Lawn Party. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Live music by Mixed Nuts. Free. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for parade viewing. Food from food trucks, and margaritas, sangria, beer, and nonalcoholic beverages available for purchase. Kelley House Museum. kelleyhousemuseum.org/july4th.