family watching fireworksUPDATED FOR 2021

Happy 4th of July!

Fireworks, the one event that captures the attention of all ages. Independence Day consists of coming together as a community to watch the dark sky light up in magnificent colors. 

Below you’ll find all the updated information on this years festivities and what each town is doing for their annual fireworks show!  

Fireworks in Chico

The Silver Dollar Fairgrounds & Speedway, the only place in Chico that sets off fireworks, will be setting them off after their scheduled races! 

You do have to purchase tickets to watch the races and the fireworks. Here are the prices and times! 

Adult Ticket: $18.00
Seniors 62+ Ticket: $18.00
Military (with ID) Ticket: $18.00
Juniors Ticket: $15.00
Kids 6-11 Ticket: FREE!
Kids 5 & Under: FREE!
Family Ticket*:

Pit Gates Open: 3:00pm
Grandstand Gates Open: 5:00pm
Qualyfying: 5:30pm
Racing Starts: 6:00pm

Click here to get your tickets!

Don't want to purchase tickets? Find a good spot in the Costco parking lot or in the parking lots of Barnes & Noble or Michael's!

Fireworks in Redding

Option #1: Redding's fireworks usually follow the city's Freedom Festival at the Redding Civic Auditorium, while they decided to shoot off fireworks they have canceled the festival again due to COVID-19. 

AGAIN: The Fireworks are happening, but their annual Freedom Festival is canceled for the second year in a row due to COVID-19. 

Where:  Redding Civic Auditorium | 700 Auditorium Dr. | Redding, CA 96001

When: Saturday, July 4 | Fireworks @ Around Sunset

Click here for more information

Option #2: Wanting more of an event for Fireworks? You can purchase tickets for Sheraton's July 4th Fireworks Viewing Party that will include food, drink, patio games, and the best-reserved firework views. 

Where: Sheraton Redding Hotel at the Sundial Bridge Santiago Terrace | 820 Sundial Bridge Dr. | Redding, CA 96001

When: Sunday, July 4 | 6:30PM - 11:00PM 

Adult tickets are $75 and kid tickets are $35.

Click here for more information and to purchase tickets. 

Fireworks in Oroville (Not at Lake Oroville)

In the past, Oroville has given amazing fireworks shows over Lake Oroville, but last year they made the switch to shooting off at the airport and that is how they'll shoot them off this year as well. 

Where:  Oroville Municipal Airport 

When:  Saturday, July 4  - Fireworks start 30 minutes after sunset

Click here to learn where all the optimal viewing places are (they are circled in red)!

Note: Fireworks will NOT be visible over Lake Oroville!

Fireworks in Red Bluff

On June 5th the Tehama County Fireworks Committee announced that this year they will be setting fireworks off from Red Bluff River Park. 

If you are someone who purchases their own fireworks, don't forget to your TNT fireworks at the booth in the Home Depot parking lot as it is the only booth that gives 100% of their proceeds to Tehama County's big firework show!

Fourth of July in Paradise

According to the Town of Paradise, "The Town is following all current public health guidelines COVID-19, and we that means adapting our special events. We are exploring options for new events and looking at ways we can offer resident favorites - so that we're still together while we are physical distancing and supporting the public health requirements." And has yet to post anything relating to celebrating the 4th of July. 

Therefore it's safe to say they most likely won't be having any sort of firework celebration. 

Looking for other fireworks within the North State? Click here

We hope you enjoy the celebration of Independence Day in Northern California and are able to spend this time with family and friends, at a safe distance. Be safe and have fun!