Palm Desert July 4 Fireworks: 2017 Celebration Features Food Trucks, Music And More

PALM DESERT, CA – If you're looking to celebrate July 4 this year in Palm Desert, you're in for a treat. The city is putting together what's sure to be a great time at Civic Center Park.

Starting at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4, there will be a U.S. Marine Corps color guard presentation of the flag. Next up, there's a concert planned, featuring the Swing Cats Big Band.

Fireworks are set to begin at 9 p.m. and last for approximately 20 minutes, according to city officials. The display will be synchronized to patriotic-themed songs simulcast on radio stations The Mix 100.5 FM and 93.7 KCLB.

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"Revelers will once again have an opportunity to buy taste tempting treats from a variety of food trucks and vendors and attendees are also encouraged to bring picnic dinners, blankets, and chairs to enjoy the show," the city says.

Here's more from the city on the 2017 Palm Desert July 4 celebration:

Alcoholic beverages, smoking, and portable barbeques are prohibited. Private fireworks are illegal in Civic Center Park and throughout Palm Desert. Flashlights are recommended for safely exiting the park.

A warm welcome is extended to Indian Wells residents and Palm Desert thanks the City of Indian Wells for helping to defray some of the costs of this year’s celebration.

To protect public safety during the holiday celebration in the busy park, golf carts will not be allowed to operate inside park grounds on July 4. The dog park in Civic Center Park will also be closed that day.

Civic Center Park is located at 73510 Fred Waring Drive (Fred Waring and San Pablo Avenue). Road closures around the park, including Magnesia Falls Drive, are scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. Parking will be allowed at the park until 6 p.m. with access from Fred Waring Drive. Private vehicles will not be allowed into the park once lots are full.

For attendees’ comfort and convenience, free, air-conditioned shuttle service will be provided between The Gardens on El Paseo and the park, from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. The Gardens is located at the corner of El Paseo and San Pablo Avenue. For more information, please call 760-346-0611, ext. 416.

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