Fireworks, parades and more. Where to celebrate Fourth of July in Modesto region
Summer’s biggest celebration promises fireworks, parades and community events across the Modesto and Mother Lode regions.
Independence Day falls on a Monday this year and most are planned for that day, though some blowouts are being held on Saturday, July 2.
Those include pyrotechnics at Woodward Reservoir. While that waterside show is set to go on, the traditional fireworks over Don Pedro Reservoir have been canceled due to the drought.
Here’s a look at just some of what’s planned in the region for the Fourth of July holiday:
Oakdale
July 2: Woodward Reservoir’s Fireworks Celebration is on Saturday this year. The show is set to begin around 9:30 p.m. with music simulcast on KRVR. 14528 26 Mile Road. Cost is $25 per carload. www.stancountyparks.com.
Turlock
July 2: The Saturday event in Turlock features a parade at 10 a.m. on Main Street with a car show following until 2 p.m. The Turlock Downtown Property Owners Association is partnering with the Turlock Certified Farmers Market to have its vendors on site. There also will be other vendors, face painting, music and more. 985-507-6769.
Murphys
July 2: Ironstone Vineyards’ Independence Day Celebration also is Saturday. The event features live music by Shane Dwight, Pine Top Boogie Band and Ty McCarthy. There will be vendors, food, wine and beer, kids activities and more. There will be a fireworks display in the evening. Gates open at 2 p.m. Adults $20, children 6-12 $10, age 5 and under free; cash only. ironstonevineyards.com.
Modesto
July 4: The city of Modesto and the Modesto Kiwanis Club present the “United We Stand” parade. The downtown parade begins at 9:30 a.m. from 10th and F streets to J Street, then back to 11th Street to I Street, ending at 17th Street. www.modestojulyparade.com.
July 4: A fireworks show will follow the evening Modesto Nuts home game against the Stockton Ports. Game time is 7:05 p.m. at John Thurman Field, 601 Neece Drive, Modesto. Admission $8-$14. www.modestonuts.com.
Columbia
July 4: Columbia State Historic Park’s annual Glorious 4th of July Celebration begins with a ceremonial flag raising and black powder musket salute at 11 a.m. Activities include greased pole climbing, a bucket brigade, contests and a tug-of-war. www.visitcolumbiacalifornia.com.
Manteca
July 4: A parade starts at 10 a.m. at Jason and North Main streets and ends at Library Park. Manteca also celebrates with fireworks over Big League Dreams sports park. Gates to the park open at 7 p.m. with the fireworks display beginning at 9:30 p.m. 1077 Milo Candini Drive. $2 ages 12 and over. 209-456-8600.
Atwater
July 4: The day begins with a parade downtown at 9 a.m. A festival at Ralston Park is set for 9 a.m.-4 p.m. A concert and fireworks will be held 6-10 p.m. at Castle Commerce Center, $10 per car. www.atwater4thofjuly.org.
Gustine
July 4: Festivities include a parade at 10:30 a.m. on Fifth Street. Afterward, there will be activities at Henry Miller Park, noon-5 p.m. Later there will be fireworks at the Gustine High football field. www.members.tripod.com/gustinecofc.
