The 20th annual Spring Valley Lake Fireworks Show kicks off a series of Independence Day-themed events across the High Desert and mountain communities.
The popular aerial display is open only to Spring Valley Lake members and guests, with the show beginning around 9 p.m. on June 28.
Photo membership IDs are required to attend the event inside Spring Valley Lake property. Anyone using a guest pass to enter must be accompanied by a SVL member with a photo card.
The fireworks show can be viewed outside of Spring Valley Lake, in places like Apple Valley, Hesperia and Victorville.
Lucerne Valley Freedom Festival
The Lucerne Valley Freedom Festival is scheduled from 5 to 9 p.m. on June 28 at Pioneer Park next to the San Bernardino County Fire Station on Old Woman Springs Road.
The event will include food, vendors, artisans, games, a beer garden, live music, plenty of surprises and a fireworks show that begins at 9 p.m. For more information, contact [email protected].
Jamboree Days
The mountain community of Crestline is gearing up for the 47th annual Jamboree Days over the Independence Day weekend.
The festivities begin at 10 a.m. on July 5th, with the “Crestline Vibes, 2025” themed Jamboree Days parade along Lake Drive in Crestline. Lake Gregory Regional Park beaches will be open all day, as will the newly rebuilt Goodwin’s Market.
The Crestline Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a beer garden and live band at the parking lot of Arrowhead Credit Union and a kid’s Fun Zone next to Rim Bowling.
Many shops, restaurants, vendors, and food trucks will be available for browsing and dining throughout town.
The Lake Gregory Company will again host the free annual Jamboree Days fireworks celebration over the lake at 9 p.m. The steep hills around the lake create a natural amphitheater for viewing the show, organizers said.
Lucerne Valley Parade
The Lucerne Valley Independence Day Parade is scheduled at 9 a.m. on July 4, and will travel on Highway 18 from Trade Post Road to Cafe Pioneer Park.
Paradegoers should bring chairs, shade, water balloons and squirt guns for water play.
Apple Valley Freedom Festival
The Town of Apple Valley will host its 27th annual 4th of July Freedom Festival from 4 to 9:30 p.m. on July 4 at the Lenny Brewster Sports Center at 21024 Otoe Road.
The event will include live entertainment, food and retail vendors, a beer garden and a fireworks show that begins at 9 p.m.
Blankets and chairs are suggested. Pets, smoking, and outside alcohol are prohibited at the event. For more information, call 760-240-7880 or visit applevalleyevents.org.
The city of Barstow will host its 28th Annual Fireworks Spectacular from 5 to 9 p.m. on July 4, at Robert A. Sessions Memorial Sports Park, at 2800 Mayor Katy Pkwy.
The fireworks show starts at 9 p.m. at the event that includes jumpers, water slides, craft area and a beer garden.
There will also be food trucks such as Kona Ice, Berry Fruit, Churro House, Ultragalatik Tacos, Prime Mediterranean, Gingi’s and Cobian’s Burgers, Shakes, and Tacos.
Children 17 or younger at the event must be accompanied by an adult to enter the sportspark. Organizers suggest visitors bring chairs.
Victor Valley Transit Authority will offer free Firecracker Express shuttle service to the park starting at 5 p.m. from Muriel Drive and Condor Street and Barstow College. Both bus location offers early return pick-up on request from 7:45 to 9:30 p.m. Regular return trips start at 9:30 p.m. For more information, visit vvta.org/firecracker.
Lake Arrowhead
The Arrowhead Lake Association's Fireworks Spectacular over the lake begins at 9 p.m. on July 4.
Silver Lakes
The Silver Lakes Association will host its Independence Day Celebration from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on July 5 at North Beach. There will be food vendors and water slides. The fireworks show begins at dusk. Titans of Rock will perform live music from 2 to 5 p.m. followed by a DJ. The event is open to current SLA residents and their guests with photo IDs. For more information, email [email protected].
Victorville
Considered the biggest fireworks show in the High Desert, the city of Victorville will host its annual Fireworks Spectacular on July 4, at the San Bernardino County Fairgrounds at 14800 Seventh Street in Victorville.
Fairground gates open at 4 p.m., with the fireworks show starting at 9 p.m. Food and beverages will be available to purchase from vendors at the fairgrounds.
The fireworks will be accompanied by patriotic music simulcast on Kat Country 100.7 FM.
The fireworks show can also be viewed outside of the fairgrounds.
Big Bear
The free 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular explodes over Big Bear Lake on July 4.
The fireworks show starts between 8:45 and 9:15 p.m. and runs approximately 30-40 minutes and is visible from the water, shoreline and some trail vantage points. Local radio station KBHR will air a musical accompaniment to the show on 93.3 FM and 102.5 FM.
The 31st annual Big Bear Lake Independence Day Faire opens at 10 a.m. on July 4, with the festivities continuing through 6 p.m. The fair is at the corner of Big Bear Boulevard and Division Drive.
The event will provide visitors with a day of shopping, children's activities, live entertainment, a beer garden, food, vendors and arts and crafts booths.
For more details, call the Convention Center at Big Bear Lake at 909-585-3000 or visit bigbearevents.com.
Newberry Springs
The Newberry Springs CSD and Chamber of Commerce will host “3rd of July” celebration from 4 to 9:30 p.m. on July 3, at Community Park at 30884 Newberry Road. There will be live music, waterslides, games and vendors.
The fireworks show begins at 9 p.m. For more information, call 760-308-3450 or email [email protected].
Crestline
The Crestline Chamber of Commerce will host the 47th annual Jamboree Days celebration over July 4th weekend will include a picnic, parade, festival and fireworks.
The festivities begin on Saturday, July 5, with the Jamboree Days parade along Lake Drive in Crestline. The beaches at Lake Gregory Regional Park will be open all day, as will the newly rebuilt Goodwin’s Market.
The chamber will have a Fun Zone next to Rim Bowling and a Beer Garden with a live band in the parking lot of Arrowhead Credit Union.
Shops, restaurants, vendors, and food trucks will be available for browsing and dining throughout town. Fireworks begin over the Lake at 9 p.m.
Detailed information about the event is available at JamboreeDays.com.
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Illegal fireworks
In the High Desert, all fireworks are illegal except in Adelanto, Barstow and Needles, where the “Safe and Sane” variety is allowed, according to Cal Fire
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