MODESTO, Calif. — It's another year of fireworks and festivities in Modesto for 2024's Fourth of July.
The Modesto Nuts will bring the boom after they square off against the Fresno Grizzlies on July 3. The game starts around 7 p.m., and afterward, there'll be a fireworks show. For more information on tickets, click HERE.
On the Fourth of July, the holiday kicks off with the Independence Day Parade at 9:30 a.m. in downtown Modesto. This year's theme is "Red, White and Bloom."
The Modesto Garden Club will be the Grand Marshal for the parade as they celebrate their 100th year.
The parade's route will take floats through downtown Modesto before ending at the Lincoln School Shopping Center.
Fourth of July fireworks safety
If you choose to celebrate Independence Day at home and bypass the parades and public events, you should read up on any ordinances in your city or county before buying any fireworks. Fireworks are illegal in certain areas of the state due to serious injuries and millions in property loss from fireworks-sparked wildfires.
According to the Office of the State Fire Marshal, an average of 18,000 fires are started every year by fireworks, both illegal ones and “safe and sane” fireworks” used improperly.
To celebrate the Fourth of July safely, the Office of the State Fire Marshal says you should only use fireworks outdoors, 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.
Regardless of where you go in California, using fireworks that explode, leave the ground or move about the ground uncontrollably is illegal. These fireworks include skyrockets, bottle rockets and Roman candles. Anyone caught with illegal fireworks could face fines or even arrest.
All legal fireworks include the “Safe and Sane” logo from the California State Fire Marshal on them. If you are not sure if your fireworks are legal, you can contact your nearest Cal Fire facility or local fire station.
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