Palm Springs announces Fourth of July celebrations

PALM SPRINGS, Calif (KESQ)- The City of Palm Springs invites everyone to celebrate America's 250th birthday with a three-day Fourth of July festivities.

From July 2-4, celebrate the weekend with free family-friendly festivities throughout Palm Springs provided by the Palm Springs Department of Parks and Recreation.

The events include:

• Thursday, July 2 - Kick-Off Party at VillageFest 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at
  VillageFest in downtown Palm Springs. Guests can enjoy free games, crafts,
  activities, live music, and complimentary snow cones while supplies last.
  Admission is FREE.
• Friday, July 3 - Dive-In Movie Night at the Swim Center Open swim begins at
  6:00 p.m., followed by the featured film The Sandlot starting at 7:00 p.m. Families
  are encouraged to bring swimsuits, towels, and lawn chairs to enjoy a classic
  summer movie experience under the stars. Admission is FREE.
• Saturday, July 4 - All-American Celebration and Fireworks Spectacular at
  Sunrise Park
  • Pool Partly at the Swim Center - 3:00 to 10:00 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon and
    evening filled with swimming, patriotic games, activities, entertainment for all
    ages! Admission is FREE. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
  • All-American History Wall and Activations - Starting at 5 p.m., there will be a variety of FREE activations throughout Sunrise Park to enjoy, including: arts &
    crafts, face painting, interactive photo opportunities, and an All-American History
    Wall celebrating the spirit and history of our nation. Admission is FREE.
  • Palm Springs POWER Baseball Game - First Pitch: 6:00 p.m. Catch the Palm
    Springs POWER take the field for a special Fourth of July game. This is a ticked
    event. Buy tickets at: PalmSpringsPowerBaseball.com
  • Concert in the Park — 7:00 p.m. Enjoy an evening of classic rock under the
    stars at the Concert in the Park featuring Turn The Page, a high-energy Bob
    Seger tribute band. Admission is FREE.
  • Palm Springs Fireworks Spectacular at 9:15 p.m. SHARP! The celebration
    culminates on July 4 with the Palm Springs Fireworks Spectacular, an
    unforgettable display that will light up the desert sky in a breathtaking tribute to
    Independence Day and America’s 250th Birthday! Admission is FREE.

For more information visit: www.PalmSpringsCA.gov/Recreation or call: (760) 323-8272.