Coachella Valley Fourth Of July Celebrations
Fireworks displays, live music, food, swim party and a laser light show are among some of the July 4 festivities scheduled this weekend.
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COACHELLA VALLEY, CA — Fireworks and social gatherings celebrating America’s 245th birthday are planned throughout the Coachella Valley in the coming days, and began Friday evening, a year after the coronavirus pandemic nixed most Fourth of July bashes.
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Independence Day falls on Sunday this year, though celebrants were able to watch pyrotechnics illuminate the sky in at least two local cities Friday.
Desert Hot Springs hosted a patriotic celebration Friday at Mission Springs Park, 14510 Palm Drive, with food trucks and fireworks.
In Coachella, a Fourth of July gathering featured live music, food trucks and fireworks at Bagdouma Park, 51723 Douma St., from 6 to 9 p.m.
On Sunday, fireworks displays are planned within only two local cities — Rancho Mirage and Palm Desert — with the city of Palm Springs opting to host a laser light show and other events in place of fireworks this year.
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Agua Caliente Casino Resort in Rancho Mirage — which hosted the only large-scale sanctioned fireworks show last year in the Coachella Valley — will return Sunday with its “Fourth of July Spectacular.” The pyrotechnics get underway around 9 p.m., with a DJ slated to perform beginning at 7 p.m. The casino is located at 32-250 Bob Hope Drive.
Meanwhile, fireworks are returning to Palm Desert’s Civic Center Park this year following a yearlong hiatus due to COVID-19. The event has been a regular affair in the city for more than 30 years. Food vendors will be opening up shop as early as 5 p.m., with the fireworks show slated for around 9 p.m. The park is located at 43900 San Pablo Ave.
Despite not having fireworks, the city of Palm Springs has no shortage of Independence Day-themed events slated for Sunday.
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Ruth Hardy Park will feature a concert and the laser show. Classic rock band DUDE Jones will take the stage at 6:30 p.m., with the laser show slated for 9:15 p.m. The park is located at 700 Tamarisk Road.
Sunrise Park, located at 480 S. Sunrise Way, will feature another event. There will be music, games, food and a movie in the park beginning at dusk. The festivities kick off at 3 p.m. and go until the movie ends.
A family-themed pool party featuring food, games and music is planned for the Palm Springs Swim Center, 405 S. Pavilion Way. It goes from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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Another water-based event, “Water Palooza,” is planned for Victoria Park, 2744 N. Via Miraleste, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The first 150 guests will receive free hot dogs and snow cones.
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