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Woodland's July 3–4 Independence Day events: fireworks, parade, free swim

Woodland hosts two days of Independence Day events, from fireworks at the high school stadium to a bike parade, pancake breakfast and free swim.

Source: City of Woodland news release Reviewed by an editor

The short version

Fireworks are Friday, July 3 at Woodland High School Stadium, with gates at 7:00 PM and the show around 9:15 PM.
On Saturday, July 4, a pancake breakfast runs 8:00–11:00 AM, the bike parade leaves Heritage Plaza at 10:00 AM, and a Party in the Park follows at Freeman Park until noon.
An ice cream social and a free swim fest both run Saturday afternoon at 2001 East Street.
Personal fireworks, alcohol, glass containers and pets are not allowed at the stadium. (Release)

What's happening

Two days of July 4 events in Woodland

When: Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4
Source: City of Woodland news release

The City of Woodland is holding a two-day Independence Day Celebration with family-friendly activities, live entertainment and patriotic festivities. Events begin Friday evening and continue through Saturday afternoon.

When and where

Fireworks Friday, community events Saturday

Fireworks: Woodland High School Stadium, 21 N. West St. Gates open 7:00 PM; fireworks around 9:15 PM
Pancake breakfast: Fire Station #3, 1550 Springlake Court, 8:00–11:00 AM; $5 per person, free for children 5 and under
Bike parade: Meets at Heritage Plaza, 2nd and Main, departs 10:00 AM
Party in the Park: Freeman Park, 1001 Main Street, after the parade until 12:00 PM
Ice cream social: Woodland Community & Senior Center, 2001 East Street, 1:00–3:00 PM; $2.00 per ice cream
Free swim: Woodland Aquatics Center, 2001 East Street, 1:00–4:00 PM; free admission
Source: City of Woodland news release

Friday's fireworks celebration includes inflatables, Rec2Go games, food for purchase, an Honor Guard ceremony by American Legion Yolo Post 77 and the National Anthem. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs to sit on the grass.

Saturday's pancake breakfast is hosted by the Woodland Professional Firefighters Association, with proceeds benefiting the Woodland Food Closet. The Party in the Park features live music by New Harmony Jazz, bounce houses, games and free snow cones.

The ice cream social includes music, dancing and a raffle. The free swim fest is sponsored by Frank & Nancy Muller and includes a floating inflatable obstacle course.

How to take part

Rules and more information

Not allowed at stadium: Personal fireworks, alcohol, glass containers and pets
Bike decorating: Begins 9:00 AM; contest registration 9:00–9:45 AM
More info: www.cityofwoodland.gov or (530) 661-2000
Source: City of Woodland news release

Bike decorating begins at 9:00 AM Saturday, with registration for the decorating contest from 9:00 to 9:45 AM. The parade leaves Heritage Plaza at 10:00 AM and goes down Main Street to Freeman Park.

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