The fireworks show will begin at 9:15 p.m. Friday, July 4 and use 1,124 fireworks in total. Dixon officials remind the community to celebrate safely. Bringing fireworks, including safe and sane fireworks, is not allowed at Hall Park. Photo by Nicolas Brown

DIXON, CA (MPG) - The Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day, was established in 1776 after the original 13 colonies of the United States adopted the Declaration of Independence. Established as a federal holiday in 1941, the celebration commemorates the birth of American independence through community events, concerts and fireworks throughout the United States.

The City of Dixon, alongside the Dixon Chamber of Commerce, intends to continue this nationwide tradition through the Fourth of July Concert and Fireworks show on Friday, July 4 at Hall Park, 450 Hall Park Drive.

According to Dixon Chamber of Commerce CEO Shauna Manina, the event is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate independence.

“The Dixon Chamber of Commerce is pleased to support the City of Dixon Fourth of July Concert and Fireworks Show at Hall Park again this year,” said Manina. “Attendees can expect great music, great food and a spectacular fireworks show in a great venue as we all celebrate Independence Day. Dixon is a wonderful community and this is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate that.”

Festivities will kick off with family-friendly activities, such as recreational swimming at Pat Granucci Aquatics Center from 4 to 8 p.m. and pickleball in Hall Park from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 4. For pickleball beginners, instruction is offered from 5 to 6 p.m. before transitioning into open and round-robin play until 8 p.m.

Food trucks arrive by 6 p.m. in the aquatic center’s parking lot.

The event is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the holiday with the community, according to Dixon public information officer Madeline Graf.

“Our Fourth of July event is perfect for families and friends, featuring activities like pickleball, recreational swimming and a free concert. It's a wonderful chance to enjoy the holiday together while connecting with neighbors,” said Graf.

Graf recommends attendees bring picnic blankets, chairs, sunscreen and a towel if they plan to go swimming. More than 3,000 attendees are expected, so Dixonites might want to arrive early to secure parking.

At 6 p.m. Friday, July 4, a performance by the Davis-based band Now & Then will be on Hall Park’s main stage. Photo courtesy of the Dixon Chamber of Commerce

At 6 p.m., a performance by the Davis-based oldies band Now & Then will begin on Hall Park’s main stage. Sponsored by the Dixon Chamber of Commerce, the concert will offer a mix of contemporary rock classics with elements of soul and funk.

The fireworks show will start promptly at 9:15 p.m., acting as an explosive conclusion to the day’s events. According to Graf, the fireworks show will use a total of 1,124 fireworks.

Ultimately, the City of Dixon intends to host a Fourth of July celebration that is safe and fun for the whole family.

“We look forward to welcoming the community to Hall Park for a day of family fun,” said Graf. “From pickleball to recreational swim to the concert and fireworks show, there is something for everyone to enjoy. We would also like to remind the community to celebrate safely. Fireworks, including safe and sane fireworks, are not allowed in city parks.”

The Dixon Municipal Code allows for the sale of safe and sane fireworks from June 28 to July 4. The code allows for the possession and use of safe and sane fireworks during a specified time from June 28 through July 6 of each calendar year. A violation of the fireworks ordinance is punishable by the issuance of an administrative citation with an accompanying administrative fine up to $1,000.

For more information about the July 4th activities or fireworks laws, visit online cityofdixonca.gov or call 707-678-7000.