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Independence Day weekend celebrations planned around the county
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Fireworks displays, parades on both land and water, worm races, and a cardboard and duct tape regatta will be among the top attractions taking place at Independence Day weekend celebrations around Lake County.
The following is a roundup of key events over the weekend and on Monday.
SATURDAY, JULY 2
Clearlake Keys Boat Parade
CLEARLAKE OAKS – The annual Clearlake Oaks Keys Boat Parade will take place on Saturday morning.
Lineup takes place at 9:30 a.m., with the parade starting at 10 a.m. at M&M Campground, 13050 Island Drive.
This year's theme is “Anything Goes – Just Have Fun!”
No water balloons or other hard objects are allowed, but squirt guns are OK.
Prizes include $100 for first place, $75 for second place and $50 for third place.
For signups or more information, call Heidi Aragon at 707-998-9439.
Clearlake Independence Day weekend festivities
CLEARLAKE – Clearlake's celebration of Independence Day on Saturday will include highlights such as the annual parade and the International Worm Races.
The day's festivities begin with the Redbud Parade at 11 a.m. The route goes from Lakeshore Drive north to Austin Park. This year's theme is “Star Wars, Out Of This World.”
At Austin Park the festivities will continue with the Show & Shine car show, food, beverages, music, arts and crafts, and the famed International Worm Races. The CalStar/Reach helicopter is expected to land around 1 p.m.
The Show & Shine car show is in its 17th year and is open to all vehicles of special interest. Entries can arrive from 9 a.m., or participate in the parade and then enter the show.
The International Worm Races are sponsored by the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce.
On Saturday night there will be the fireworks display, co-sponsored by Pacific Gas and Electric and
The fireworks display will take place on Saturday night.
Parade Chairman Ray Bridges said there will be no carnival this year. After having secured an agreement with a company for the carnival, Bridges said the carnival vendor decided at the last minute to go to another event instead.
Konocti Vista fireworks show
LAKEPORT – Konocti Vista Casino, 2755 Mission Rancheria Road, will host a huge fireworks show on Saturday.
The show, cosponsored by Twin Pine Casino, will begin at dusk and can be viewed from Konocti Vista Casino's marina and from boats on Clear Lake.
The event is free.
Following the fireworks display, the local band The Fargo Brothers will play a free concert (for ages 21 and older) in the banquet room.
Lakeport Speedway fireworks displays
LAKEPORT – A fireworks display will take place at dusk at the Lakeport Speedway on Saturday night.
The display will follow an afternoon and evening of racing.
Gates will open at 3:30 p.m. at the track, located at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 401 Martin St., with racing to begin at 5 p.m. The fireworks will happen at dusk.
Tickets for the racing event and fireworks show cost $15 for adults, seniors and students $13, children 6 to 11 $10 and children 5 and under are admitted free.
SUNDAY, JULY 3
Hidden Valley Lake Independence Day celebration
HIDDEN VALLEY LAKE – The Hidden Valley Lake Association's daylong celebration will take place on Sunday.
Beginning at 10 a.m., there will be fun in the sun, with barbecue grills available at either of the beaches.
From 6 to 9:30 p.m. Tony Neves will perform.
The fireworks will take place at dusk, weather permitting.
Event parking will take place at the Fiddlers Lot, and a free parking and a shuttle bus will be available. Lakeridge Circle will be closed to all traffic, and the Big Beach parking lot also will be closed.
For more information, contact the Hidden Valley Lake Association at 707-987-3138.
Maxine Sherman fireworks display
CLEARLAKE OAKS – The 2016 Clearlake Oaks fireworks display – named in memory of Maxine Sherman, who helped establish the annual event – is set for Sunday.
The fireworks will be launched at dusk – beginning at around 9:30 p.m. – from the Clearlake Oaks Beach Park.
Best areas for viewing include from a boat anchored near Rattlesnake Island or Clark's Island.
The event is sponsored by the Clearlake Oaks-Glenhaven Business Association.
The organization asks the community to support the display by making donations, either online through PayPal or credit card by visiting http://www.clearlakeoaks.org/news/22-annual-clearlake-oaks-fireworks-display-set-for-july-3rd . Checks can be mailed to the association at P.O. Box 1211, Clearlake Oaks, CA 95423.
MONDAY, JULY 4
Lakeport July 4 celebration
LAKEPORT – A full day of events is planned in the city of Lakeport on Monday.
From 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Library Park will host a street fair with vendors – including a variety of foods available for purchase – plus music and activities.
The cardboard and duct tape regatta will take place on the lake off Library Park, with signups beginning at 9:30 a.m. and the races from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
A large fireworks display will take place at dusk, or around 9:30 p.m.
The city of Lakeport is allowing the sale and use of Safe and Sane Fireworks within the incorporated area of Lakeport.
Dates and hours of discharge are 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday; and 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Monday, Independence Day.
Discharge of Safe and Sane Fireworks also will be permitted on Fourth Street during the city's July 4 event. The location will be cordoned off by barrier tape and will be in the 50 block of Fourth Street.
The Lakeport Police Department also will have a command post set up at City Hall Chambers, 225 Park St., during the event for those who wish to stop by or have questions.