Celebrate the 4th of July all weekend long

Whether your Fourth of July agenda has you lighting off fireworks at your own home or heading out to a big public show, we’ve got you covered.

If you’re buying your own, look to the right and enjoy shopping advice on the latest safe-and-sane fireworks.

If you’re looking for somewhere to go, then check out the list of Valley events below.

Local fireworks shows range from the well-attended and well-known, like the Fresno Grizzlies’ annual post-game show, and all the festivities of Freedom Fest at Buchanan High School.

Beyond that, though, our Valley is littered with smaller, community celebrations — such as Exeter’s big bash.

Fourth of July festivities are planned all across the Valley this year.
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You don’t have to wait until the Fourth either. Some celebrations, like Kerman’s, are a day early. Others, like Wild Water Adventures,’ have a four-day run.

Just think, it’s entirely possible to go on a four-day firework bender.

Fourth of July events

FRIDAY

Star Spangled Revue: show begins after dark, through Monday. Wild Water Adventures, 11413 E. Shaw Ave., Clovis. $10.99-$26.99. Details: 299-9453.

Lindsay: Fireworks at 8:30 p.m. Sweet Brier Plaza, Sweet Brier and Hermosa avenues. Free admission. Details: 333-1994.

SUNDAY

Caruthers: Fireworks at dusk. Caruthers High School, 2580 W. Tahoe St. Free admission.

Kerman: Gates open at 6 p.m., fireworks at approximately 9:20 p.m. Kerman High School stadium, 205 S. First St. Performances by Karla Davis and DJ Dave. $5, $3 ages 4-10. Details: 846-6343.

Orange Cove: Gates open at 6 p.m., fireworks at dusk. Victor Lopez Community Center, 1705 Anchor Ave. Free admission. Details: 626-4488.

Selma: Gates open at 5:30 p.m., fireworks when dark. Selma High School, Staley Stadium, Thompson Avenue north of Floral Avenue $5, $2 ages 5-12, free to ages 4 and younger. Details: 891-2235.

Shaver Lake: Boat parade begins at 6 p.m., fireworks will begin at dusk. Shaver Lake. Details: 841-3350.

Tulare: Gates open at 6 p.m., fireworks will begin at dusk. Tulare Fair Grounds, 215 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. $5, free ages 6 and younger.

Woodlake: Gates open at 6 p.m., fireworks at dusk. Robinson/Painter football field, Cypress Street and Sequoia Avenue. $1-$5. Details: 564-8055.

MONDAY

Grizzlies Independence Day Fireworks Extravaganza: Fireworks will follow Monday and Tuesday games. 7:05 p.m. games. Chukchansi Park, 1800 Tulare St. Tickets begin at $8. Details: 320-8497.

Coarsegold: Family Freedom Fest, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Coarsegold Historic Village, 35200 Hwy. 41, featuring music from Linda Lanier, speakers, bounce houses, crafts and food vendors. Free admission. Details: 642-4920.

Clovis Freedom Fest: Gates open at 6 p.m. Buchanan High School Veteran’s stadium, 1560 N. Minnewawa Ave. Admission: $5, free to ages 4 and younger.

Coalinga: Gates open at 6:30 p.m., fireworks at dusk. Coalinga Elementary School, Sunset Street and Cambridge Avenue. Free admission. Details: 935-2948.

Exeter: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., festival at Exeter City Park, Chestnut and E streets. Performance by GTO-Gerry Blake and Terry Keplinger from 1-3 p.m. Fireworks at dusk at Lion’s Stadium. Free admission. Details: 592-2919.

Fowler: Gates open at 6 p.m., fireworks at dusk. Fowler High School stadium, 701 E. Main St. Free admission. Details: 834-3113.

Hanford: Gates open at 3 p.m., fireworks at approximately 9 p.m. Hanford High School Neighbor Bowl, 120 E. Grangeville Blvd. Free admission. Details: 583-0955.

Lemoore: Celebration is 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 5K run and 3K walk, hypnotist, Lemoore Idol, kidzania, pie-eating contest and other events at City Park, Bush and Fox streets. Free admission. Details: 924-6767. For fireworks, gates open at 5 p.m. at Tachi Palace, 17225 Jersey Ave. Free admission. Details: (800) 615-8030.

Madera: Gates open at 5 p.m., fireworks at dusk. Madera Municipal Golf Course, Avenue 17 and Road 23. Free admission. Details: 661-5495.

Reedley: Gates open at 6 p.m., fireworks at approximately 9 p.m. Reedley Sports Park, 2453 E. Dinuba Ave. $5, $3 seniors 65+ and children ages 3-11.

Sanger: Gates open at 6:30 p.m., fireworks begins after dusk. Sanger High School, 1045 Bethel Ave. $3, $2 advance, free to ages 7 and younger or park for $5 per car and get in free. Details: 876-6300, option 4.

Visalia: Gates open at 7 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m. Giant Chevrolet Mineral King Bowl, 1001 W. Main St. Free admission. Details: 713-4599.

Photo: JOHN WALKER / THE FRESNO BEEChristopher Ortega, 8, sports an American flag on his face while he waits for the fireworks show at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Clovis in 2010.