The Elk Grove Fireworks Show on July 4th at Elk Grove Regional Park.
ELK GROVE, Calif. — Elk Grove hosts its annual Fourth of July fireworks celebration with plenty of food, music and entertainment for all in attendance.
The festivities will begin at 5 p.m., but the real fireworks won’t start until 9:40 p.m.
Here’s what you need to know for the big day.
Fireworks in Elk Grove
The holiday celebration begins at 5 p.m. with access to vendors and the food court.
An hour later, the Let Freedom Ring bike parade kicks off at 6 p.m., followed by the opening ceremony at 7 p.m. But don’t settle in too quickly, because at 7:30 p.m., Agents of Rock, a classic rock tribute band, will take the stage for a live performance.
The main event, the fireworks, begins at 9:40 p.m.
The event takes place at Elk Grove Regional Park. Admission is free, but there is a $10 parking fee.
If you want to avoid parking fees, SacRT will be offering a free shuttle service after 4:30pm. It will run every 15 minutes, just take the red and blue shuttle lines. For specific route details, click HERE . The last red shuttle leaves from Elk Grove Boulevard in Clarke Farms at 7:30pm and the last blue shuttle leaves from Elk Grove Boulevard in Emerald Vista at 7:30pm. Park departure service begins after the fireworks in front of the pavilion and continues until 11pm
Alcohol, personal fireworks and pets are all prohibited.
Traffic map
For up-to-date traffic conditions, check the Waze map below.
4th of July Fireworks Safety
If you choose to celebrate Independence Day at home and avoid parades and public events, you should check your city or county ordinances before purchasing fireworks. Fireworks are illegal in some areas of the state due to the serious injuries and millions in property losses caused by wildfires caused by fireworks.
According to the State Fire Marshal’s Office, an average of 18,000 fires are started each year by fireworks, whether illegal or “safe and sane” and used improperly.
To safely celebrate the Fourth of July, the State Fire Marshal’s Office recommends using fireworks outdoors only and never near dry grass or other flammable materials. It’s also recommended to keep a bucket of water and a hose nearby when using fireworks.
No matter where you go in California, using fireworks that explode, leave the ground, or move out of control is illegal. These fireworks include flares, bottle rockets, and Roman candles. Anyone caught in possession of illegal fireworks could be fined or arrested.
All legal fireworks bear the California State Fire Marshal’s “Safe and Sane” logo. If you are unsure whether your fireworks are legal, you can contact your nearest Cal Fire center or local fire station.
Go behind the scenes of the Elk Grove 4th of July fireworks and meet the man behind it
