Where to celebrate Fourth of July in your area
Here is everything you need to know to celebrate Fourth of July this Thursday in Yuma and Imperial Counties:
Yuma County
31st Annual Independence Day Flag Raising Ceremony
Yuma Armed Forces Park at 7:30 a.m.
FREE
Presentation of the colors, guest speakers from Yuma Proving Ground and Marine Corps Air Station Yuma
4th of July All American BBQ & Fireworks Spectacular
Ray Kroc Complex from 6 p.m.-10 p.m.
$1 per person
The event features a family barbeque, food, and refreshments as well as patriotic entertainment and activities to include the Pledge of Allegiance, the National Anthem performed live by local talent and an Honor Guard presentation. Bring your Chairs, Blankets, Towels, and Pop-Ups. No Outside Food, Drinks or Coolers.
4th of July All American Celebration & Spectacular
Desert Sun Stadium at 4 p.m.
$1 per person
Dry and wet play areas, food eating competitions, games, a patriotic ceremony, and 20-minute fireworks display. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Fortunate Son at Cocopah Casino
Cocopah Casino Lawn at 6 p.m.
FREE
Credence Clearwater Revival & John Fogerty Tribute band. Water slides, live music, food vendors, beer garden, and fireworks display.
Cocopah Speedway Demolition Derby
Cocopah Speedway
Gates open at 5 p.m., the ceremony begins at 7 p.m., waterless boat races at 7:30 p.m., demolition derby at 8:30 p.m.
$10 per person (kids under 12 free)
Record-Breaking Fun
Council Avenue Park at 6 p.m.
FREE
Food booths, fireworks, music, and a splash in the pool at the city of Wellton’s Independence Day celebration at Butterfield Park located at 10234 Dome Street starting at 6 p.m.
Free entry to the pool begins at 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Record-Breaking Fun
Council Avenue Park at 6 p.m.
FREE
The city of Somerton will break its own record for Yuma County’s largest water balloon fight. 55K water balloons provided. Live music, water slides, fireworks display. Food and drinks available for purchase.
San Luis 4th of July Celebration
The city of San Luis will be hosting their Annual 4th of July Freedom Celebration. Bands like Inspector, La Sucursal de la Cumbia , La Cachimba Rock & Ska, & Los Chatos (Tribute to Beatles, Queen, Doors, & CCR ) will be performing.
Held at Joe Orduño Park, the fireworks show is expected to start at 6 p.m.
Imperial County
Freedom Fest
Imperial Valley College at 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
Food booths, static displays, games, military vehicles and more.
