Fourth of July weekend events across the Coachella Valley

The Fourth of July is here. The holiday lands on a Tuesday this year but many cities have been hosting events early. Check our list of events below:

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Palm Springs

• Saturday, July 1
  • Concert in the Park, featuring The Long Run Tribute to the Eagles, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Palm Springs Downtown Park adjacent to the Forever Marilyn Sculpture.
    
• Sunday, July 2
  • Family-Friendly Dive in Movie Night “In the Heights” at Palm Springs Swim Center, 405 S. Pavilion Way, 7:30 p.m. Pool opens at 7 p.m. and the movie begins at dusk.
    
• Monday, July 3
  • Family-Friendly Movie “A League of Their Own” in Ruth Hardy Park, 700 Tamarisk Road, 7:30 p.m. Food vendors and park games begin at 6 p.m. Movie starts at dusk.

• Tuesday, July 4
  • Family-Friendly Pool Party at the Palm Springs Swim Center, 405 S. Pavilion Way, featuring water games, inflatable slides, poolside 2music, and great food, 3 p.m. - until the fireworks are over. Watch the City’s “All American Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular” at Palm Springs Stadium from the pool!
  • Palm Springs Power Baseball "All Stars Summer Collegiate Game," Palm Springs Stadium, 1901 Baristo Road, 6 p.m.
  • Tuesday, July 4, Concert in the Park, featuring Led Zepagain Tribute Band, in Sunrise Park, 480 S. Sunrise Way, 7:30 p.m.
  • "All American Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular," Palm Springs Stadium, 1901 Baristo Road, Fireworks start at 9:15 p.m.

Palm Desert

• Tuesday, July 4
  • The evening’s events officially kick off at 7:30 pm at the park’s amphitheater with a free concert of pop favorites. At 9 p.m. the sky will light up with a spectacular 20-minute-long fireworks display synchronized to patriotic-themed songs simulcast on two local radio stations (to be announced).
  • A variety of food trucks and vendors will be on hand with tasty treats and cool beverages. Attendees may also bring picnic dinners, but alcoholic beverages, smoking, and portable barbeques are prohibited. Everyone is encouraged to bring blankets and chairs to enjoy the show and a flashlight for safely exiting the park.

Coachella

• The City of Coachella will be hosting its annual Independence Day celebration at Bagdouma Park this coming Saturday, July 1st from 6 to 9 pm.
  • The event features a fireworks show as well as a variety of fun activity options throughout the evening such as interactive game booths with opportunities to win free prizes and popular carnival rides such as Round Up, Swing, and the Frog will be returning.
  • Guests will also enjoy live music from Avenida Music, a local band that plays a diverse mix of music, including Classic Rock, Rock en Español, Motown, Funk, Cumbia, Top 40, and more. 

Desert Hot Springs

• Desert Hot Springs will host its "Fireworks Spectacular" on Saturday, July 1 at Mission Springs Park
  • The event goes from 6:00 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Fireworks are scheduled to start at 9:15 p.m.)
  • The event will also feature music and food

Hyatt Indian Wells

• The Hyatt Indian Wells kicks off its festivities on Sunday, July 2nd, starting at 2 pm, with a live DJ, animal encounters, and a “dive-in” movie.
  • The festivities continue into Monday and Tuesday featuring a variety of family-friendly options such as a magician, mermaids, and s’mores.
  • Update: The Hyatt has specified to KESQ that these activities are only available to guests of the resort.

Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians

• The Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians will host their third annual Independence Day celebrations at Coachella Crossroads (Monday, July 3) and Tortoise Rock Casino (Tuesday, July 4)
  • On Monday, July 3, Coachella Crossroads will welcome the public from 6:00-10:00 p.m., with live entertainment beginning at 7:30 p.m. and fireworks starting at 9:00 p.m.
     
  • On Tuesday, July 4, the outdoor stage at Tortoise Rock Casino will welcome the public and military families and personnel stationed at the nearby Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center for evening festivities taking place 6:00-10:00 p.m. The event will start with the retreat of colors presentation, and live entertainment will begin at 8:00 p.m. Fireworks will commence at 9:00 p.m.
    
  • The highlight of both events is a concert headlined by two-time Arkansas Country Music Awards (CMA) Male Vocalist of the Year - Blane Howard (“Promise To Love Her”)

Fantasy Springs Resort Casino

• Independence Day celebration at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino includes a FREE fireworks show on Monday, July 3 
  • The spectacular fireworks display blasts off at 9 p.m. from the Eagle Falls Golf Course. This fun, community-wide celebration is open to all ages and will feature a synchronized soundtrack courtesy of BIG 106.1 KPLM-FM radio.

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