City of Lancaster, CA
07/01/2022 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/01/2022 10:34
4th of July Extravaganza Canceled
Lancaster, CA. July 1, 2022 - With disappointment, the Cities of Lancaster and Palmdale report that the California State Fire Marshal found the vendor for the annual 4th of July Extravaganza, Exposhows, Inc., to be engaged in alleged illegal activity, forcing the Cities to cancel this year's event.
"The City Council and I are deeply saddened by this news - it is not the outcome we had hoped for," said Mayor R. Rex Parris. "While we can't celebrate together with a fireworks display, I am confident we will bounce back, resilient after our own setbacks this year. The spirit of our event and our nation's independence lives in each and every one of you. I'm sure we will all enjoy fun and laughs with friends, family, backyard barbecues, and possibly more intimate conversations at home about what it truly means to be a free citizen of United States."
The California State Fire Marshal held a press conference providing further details into the investigation of Exposhows, Inc. It can be watched here: https://www.facebook.com/CALFIRE/videos/842245206751409.
Tickets purchased through the AV Fair and Event Center will be refunded.
Residents may consider visiting one of the the following fireworks events to celebrate Independence Day:
Santa Clarita
Spirit of America Fireworks Spectacular at Westfield Valencia Town Center.
Begins at 9:20 p.m.
For more information, visit https://calendar.santa-clarita.com/event/spirit_of_america_fireworks_spectacular#.Yr40xHbMKUl.
Burbank
Starlight Bowl, 1249 Lockheed View Dr.
Festivities last from 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Glendale
Jewel City Sparkles Fireworks show, centered near Harvard St and Brand Blvd.
Fireworks show begins at 9 p.m.
For information, call (818)548-2792 or visit https://www.glendaleca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/49229/18.
La Crescenta
Crescenta Valley High School, 2900 Community Ave.
Show begins at 9:30 p.m.
For information, visithttps://www.cvfireworks.com/event/.
Pasadena
Rose Bowl Stadium, "AmericaFest"
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The event starts at 7 p.m.
Tickets are available and start at $20.
For more information, visit https://www.visitpasadena.com/events/annual-events/americafest/.
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