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Attending an organized community fireworks show is the best way to soak in the festive lights, fire and public health officials say.
Based on the number of public shows this year commemorating Independence Day, it appears that residents are getting the message.
People throughout the Valley should be able to find a show — often free — close by.
For example, the Reedley Chamber of Commerce is holding “Celebrate America” in downtown Reedley from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Admission is free, and fireworks will fill the sky at dusk. There will be live music, food and drink vendors, and children’s train rides.
Lemoore High School’s Band Booster Block Party will start its fireworks show Friday at 8 p.m. The fun begins at 5 p.m. in the old Kmart parking lot.
Selma’s All-American Festival begins at 6 p.m. Friday at Ormond’s Plaza. Organizers say there will be food trucks, a kids’ zone, and live music.
Meanwhile, the Chowchilla Lions Club is waiting until Saturday, July 8, to hold its fireworks show at the fairgrounds.
However, most shows will be on Independence Day, Tuesday, July 4. These include Clovis Freedom Fest, the city of Fresno’s free show at McLane Stadium, the annual Fresno Grizzlies Extravaganza, and Sanger’s Fourth of July Spectacular.
The graphics below provide a look at fireworks shows throughout the Valley:
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Bill McEwen is news director and columnist for GV Wire. He joined GV Wire in August 2017 after 37 years at The Fresno Bee. With The Bee, he served as Opinion Editor, City Hall reporter, Metro columnist, sports columnist and sports editor through the years. His work has been frequently honored by the California Newspapers Publishers Association, including authoring first-place editorials in 2015 and 2016. Bill and his wife, Karen, are proud parents of two adult sons, and they have two grandsons. You can contact Bill at 559-492-4031 or at Send an Email