Thursday, July 4th is Independence Day here in the Morongo Basin, and despite the hot weather, there’s a number of free events to help celebrate the birthday of the United States.
As a quick reminder, all fireworks are not only illegal throughout our area, but can cause a major safety risk owing to the triple-digit temperatures and dry conditions throughout the hi-desert. Even one illegal firework can spark a wildfire that can devastate thousands of your neighbors.
Fireworks in Twentynine Palms and Yucca Valley on 7/4
There are several official fireworks displays happening on Thursday, July 4th in both Twentynine Palms and Yucca Valley. The 29 Palms Band of Mission Indians is putting on the fireworks display for the east side of the Morongo Basin. Going off from Tortoise Rock Casino in Twentynine Palms, the fireworks will be big and bright enough to be seen all over the city and begin at 9 p.m.
Stop by the Casino for a family-friendly event featuring games, prizes, barbecue and food trucks and a Bruce Springsteen tribute band. Z107.7’s Gary Daigneault will be broadcasting live and playing patriotic music synchronized to the fireworks display. The fun begins at 6 p.m.
You can see the Tortoise Rock fireworks at another family friendly event at Knott’s Sky Park hosted by the City of Twentynine Palms. Also starting at 6 p.m., expect games, waterslides, and obstacle course, food, photo booths, face-painting and fun. Z107.7’s Cody Joseph will be at the event, broadcasting live.
And in Yucca Valley, the town will hold a Fireworks Spectacular event at Brehm Park with patriotic-themed decorations and giveaways, concert, face painting by Miss Yucca Valley and Court, food vendors and extended event hours allowing for early entry at 6 p.m. The event kicks off the town’s summer concert series with live music performed by The Dreamboats, a 50’s and 60’s Pop & Rock band that creates a great concert experience for all ages. The concert will begin at 6:30 p.m , and admission is free. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m.
Z107.7 will be playing music synchronized with both fireworks shows beginning at 9 p.m., so whether you’re at the casino, parks, or at home, tune your radio to our station or stream live from Z107.7 to get the full audio visual experience.
Down the hill for the 4th?
If you find yourself down the hill, The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will operate with extended hours on July 4 and 5 in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. On Thursday, July 4, the first tramcar up will be at 8:00 a.m., the last tramcar up will be at 8:00 p.m. and the last tramcar down will be at 9:30 p.m. On Friday, July 5, the first tramcar up will be at 8:00 a.m., the last tramcar up will be at 9:00 p.m. and the last tramcar down will be at 10:30 p.m.
