Celebrate the 4th and Stay Safe In Your Community
Dear Friend:
It’s hard to believe that the 4th of July, and all of its wonderful traditions are upon us once again, and however you celebrate, please remember to keep safety first. As your State Senator, my staff and I remain committed to serving you and providing timely important information to serve constituents across the 31st State Senate District.
From TIME Magazine: “A report from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) released earlier this month revealed that the commission received reports of eight deaths and about 9,700 injuries involving fireworks for 2023.”
All fireworks, including sparklers, are illegal in Riverside County. All fireworks are illegal because they cause serious injuries and very often, cause fires. Riverside County has a very diverse terrain. The vegetation is very dry and fireworks can easily start a brush fire. Individuals who cause fires by using illegal fireworks will be held responsible for all suppression costs. These costs can run into the millions of dollars. Read more at the State Fire Marshal website.
For more information on how to report fireworks and what to do if you come across explosive devices please read our Explosives and Fireworks (PDF)
To report illegal fireworks:
- Riverside Police Department:951-354-2007
- Corona Police Department at (951) 736-2330, option 3
- Riverside County Sherriff’s Department 800-950-2444
But there are plenty of fun and festive ways to celebrate Independence Day in our region, from the Press-Enterprise’s coverage of upcoming July 4th events: Press-Enterprise
CORONA
The city’s Independence Day Celebration is set for Thursday, July 4, in Santana Park.
Festivities will begin with the annual Main Street USA Parade at 9 a.m. The route will go down Main Street, from Ontario Avenue to Olive Street.
A festival in the park will begin at 5 p.m. and will feature live music and food vendors. Fireworks are set for 9 p.m. The park is at 598 Santana Way.
4th of July, Independence Day Celebration | Calendar List | City of Corona (coronaca.gov)
JURUPA VALLEY
The Jurupa park district’s 26th Annual Independence Celebration will be Wednesday, July 3.
The event, set for 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., will be at Vernola Family Park, 5211 Wineville Ave. It will include food, games, live music, jumpers, and fireworks. The fireworks display will be at 9 p.m.
Presale tickets are $5 per guest, for those 5 and older. A family pack of five tickets is $20 in advance. On the day of the event, tickets will be $10 per person. Presale tickets will be sold until Tuesday, July 2.
The celebration is sponsored by the Jurupa Area Recreation and Park District.
26th Annual Independence Celebration - Jurupa Area Recreation and Park District (jarpd.org)
MORENO VALLEY
The city’s Fourth of July Celebration will be Thursday, July 4, at the Moreno Valley Civic Center Amphitheater.
Gates will open at 3 p.m. for the Family Fun Fest. Fireworks are set for 9 p.m. Entry is $4 per person; children under 5 are free.
Moreno Valley: Fourth of July Activities (moval.gov).
NORCO
Norco is hosting a Fourth of July Picnic in the Park on Thursday, July 4, featuring the Mayor’s Equestrian Trail Ride and a costume contest.
The ride will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the Ingalls Event Center, while the picnic is set for Pikes Peak Park. Admission and parking are free. The event also will feature live music and a horseshoe tournament. Fourth of July | City of Norco, CA
PERRIS
The city’s second annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration is set for Wednesday, July 3.
The event, set for 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. will be at Morgan Park, 600 E Morgan St.
It will feature arts, crafts, and food vendors. A movie, “Captain America: The First Avenger,” will begin at dusk. Fireworks will start at 9 p.m. 2nd Annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration - Jul 3, 2024 - Perris Valley Chamber of Commerce, CA (perrischamber.net)
RIVERSIDE
The Riverside Philharmonic Orchestra will perform the 2024 Concert for Heroes, A Tribute to Veterans at Riverside National Cemetery on Wednesday, July 3.
The free event will feature pre-recorded music at 6:30 p.m. and the orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Fireworks will be at 9:30 p.m.
The city will fire off two fireworks displays on Thursday, July 4.
One will be at Mount Rubidoux; the other will be at La Sierra Park, 5215 La Sierra Ave. Both are set for 9 p.m. City of Riverside Firework Shows Coming July 4th | riversideca.gov
The Carlson Dog Park and Mount Rubidoux will be closed after 7 a.m. on the holiday.
SAN JACINTO
A fireworks show is planned for Thursday, July 4, at Valley-Wide Regional Park in San Jacinto.
Sponsored by the Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District, the display will begin about 9 p.m.
The park is at 901 W. Esplanade Ave. Special Events - City of San Jacinto, CA (sanjacintoca.gov)
If you have any questions about resources like this, or any other state-related issue, please contact my office, my staff is here to help. It is an honor and privilege to serve you.
Sincerely,
RICHARD D. ROTH
Senator, 31st District