4th of July fun and safety

Tuesday July 4th will be Idyllwild’s 51st Independence Day parade and celebration. The parade starts  at the top of North Circle Fern Valley corners  promptly at 10am. Get your spot for watching the parade early because there will be some road closures. In the evening the will be a Laser Light show on Lily Rock for some night time entertainment.

Streets will be blocked off at 9am to all traffic except parade entries and support vehicles along with emergency vehicles until the parade is over about noon.

-North Circle @ 243 all the way up to Fern Valley Corners

-Village Center Drive from Ridge View to North Circle

-South Circle @ upper Tahquitz junction

-Tahquitz below upper South Circle at the end of entry line-ups.

-Middle Pine Crest from Alderwood to Fern Valley Corners

-Jamison half way up from 243 to Pine Crest

Please be safe and remember that ALL fireworks, including sparklers, are illegal in Riverside County according to  ORDINANCE NO. 858 . All fireworks are illegal because they cause serious injuries and very often, cause fires. Riverside County has 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.

Have and wonderful and safe holiday!