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PICNIC, FIREWORKS & STREET CLOSURES ANNOUNCED IN EL CAJON FOR 4TH
Printer-friendly version July 4, 2009 (El Cajon)–A dazzling display of fireworks will light the skies over El Cajon this 4th of July thanks to a generous donation by Waste Management in partnership with the City of El Cajon. Patriotic festivities take place at Kennedy Park,1675 East Madison Avenue, across the street from Granite Hills High School. This daylong event starts with a picnic at noon and ends with fireworks at 9:00 p.m. For the picnic, City of El Cajon Recreation Department staff will be selling hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, sodas and water at the park side gates of the Kennedy Center from 12:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Vendors this year include Kettle Corn Cabana, California Gourmet Snow and S&S Fun Bounce. The skate park will be open from 12 noon to 8:00 p.m. (Helmets, elbow pads, kneepads and ID will be required). El Cajon Police Department will be patrolling the area of Kennedy Park throughout the day on the 4th of July. Bicycle Patrol Teams and officers mounted on horseback will be in the area of the park all day long. The Police Department would like to remind everyone that possessing fireworks is illegal and officers will issue citations for violations. Also, alcoholic beverages and smoking “are not allowed” in the park. There will be some street closures in the area of Kennedy Park. Fourth Street, between Madison and Granite Hills will be closed to vehicle traffic on Saturday, July 4th, from 8:00 a.m. through 11:00 p.m. Heavy traffic conditions can be expected following the fireworks while traffic is directed away from the event. The City asks citizens to join the efforts of the El Cajon Police Department and the El Cajon Fire Department to make this a safe and enjoyable 4th of July celebration. Printer-friendly version
IT’S A BLAST: LAKE MURRAY FIREWORKS SHOW & MUSIC FEST WILL GO ON
Printer-friendly version July 4, 2009 (Lake Murray) – Thanks to last-minute donations from community members, Navajo Events announced today that ample funds have been raised to have tonight’s 4th of July fireworks show at Lake Murray, capping off an all-day Music Fest. Music kicks off at noon for the event, which is free. Here’s the entertainment lineup: 12:00-1:00pm – Pullman Standard (A younger type Rock & Roll sound, they played at SpringFest) 1:30-2:30pm – Lanuza (Latin Jazz) 3:00-5:30pm – The Surf City All-Stars (Beach Boys type music) 6:00-9:00pm – Rockola (Classic Rock and a lot of other music thrown in) The fireworks show will begin immediately after Rockola finishes the group’s last song. Fireworks will not be simulcast with any radio stations. Instead, organizers have put together a custom soundtrack just for the Lake Murray fireworks show. To hear the music, you need to be near the main stage. Food and drinks are available for purchase. Attendees are advised to bring a blanket, sunscreen, and frosty beverages in a cooler for the family-oriented celebration. East County Magazine has publicized fundraisers to help save this annual East County tradition. Although enough has been raised to save the show, donations are still $1,000 short of covering full costs, and additional donations are requested. Details of the event, directions to Lake Murray, and how to donate can be found at http://www.navajoevents.com. Printer-friendly version