PALM DESERT, CA — The City of Palm Desert will host a fireworks spectacular on Thursday, July 4, 2024. The city says the celebration will be highlighted by a concert and fireworks at Civic Center Park, located at 73510 Fred Waring Drive (at the corner of San Pablo Avenue).
The event starts at 7:30 p.m. at the park’s amphitheater with a free concert of pop favorites, according to a Visit Palm Desert news release.
Starting at 9 p.m., the sky will light up with a spectacular 20-minute-long fireworks display synchronized to patriotic-themed songs simulcast on two local radio stations (to be announced).
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Food trucks will serve treats and cool beverages. Attendees may also bring picnic dinners, but alcoholic beverages, smoking, and portable barbeques are prohibited.
A spokesperson for the event said, "Everyone is encouraged to bring blankets and chairs to enjoy the show and a flashlight for safely exiting the park."
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To protect public safety during the holiday celebration in the busy park, golf carts will not be allowed to operate inside the park grounds on July 4. Private fireworks are illegal in Civic Center Park and throughout Palm Desert. The dog parks at Civic Center Park will also be closed that day because they lay within the pyrotechnics safety zone.
Parking will be allowed at the park until the lots are full, usually by 5:30 – 6 p.m. Access to the park is from Fred Waring Drive.
For more information, visit the calendar or call 760-568-1441.
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