More fireworks and Fourth of July fun coming Tuesday in Modesto, surrounding communities
Though fireworks in celebration of Independence Day already have lighted up the night sky at Woodward Reservoir, Lake Don Pedro and other locations, there’s still plenty of holiday fun to be had on the Fourth itself.
The city of Modesto and the Modesto Kiwanis Club present the “Sun, Stars & Stripes” parade at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. Prior and after, there will be a street fair with food, beverages, crafts and entertainment from 8 a.m.-2 p.m., on I Street between 10th and 11th streets.
The parade starts at 10th and F streets and heads to J Street, then back to 11th Street to I Street, ending at 17th Street. This year’s event introduces a new hometown hero feature on stage at the Courthouse Plaza on I Street between 11th and 12th streets, where Dallas Cowboys player and former Modestan DaRon Bland will be honored for his accomplishments. modestojulyparade.com.
A fireworks show will follow the evening Modesto Nuts home game against the Stockton Ports. Game time is 7:05 p.m. at John Thurman Field, 601 Neece Drive, Modesto. Admission $8-$14. www.modestonuts.com.
Columbia State Historic Park’s annual Glorious 4th of July Celebration begins with a ceremonial flag raising and black powder musket salute at 11 a.m. The day’s activities include greased pole climbing, a bucket brigade, contests and a tug-of-war. www.visitcolumbiacalifornia.com.
In Atwater, the day begins with a Run for Independence at 7:30 a.m. A parade downtown begins at 9 a.m. A festival at Ralston Park is set for 9 a.m.-4 p.m. A concert and fireworks show will be held 6-10 p.m. at Castle Commerce Center. Admission $15 per car, $5 per walk-in. www.atwater4thofjuly.org.
Festivities in Gustine include a parade at 10:30 a.m. on Fifth Street. Afterward, there will be activities at Henry Miller Park, noon-5 p.m. Later, there will be fireworks at the Gustine High football field. www.members.tripod.com/gustinecofc.
And in Manteca, a parade starts at 10 a.m. at Jason and North Main streets and ends at Library Park. Manteca also celebrates with fireworks over Big League Dreams sports park. Gates to the park open at 7 p.m. with the fireworks display beginning at 9:30 p.m. 1077 Milo Candini Drive. $2 ages 12 and older. 209-456-8000.
This story was originally published July 3, 2023 at 5:00 AM.
