Street Fair ~ Fireworks ~ Parade
The most highly anticipated event on the South Coast – the Point Arena Independence Celebration – will occur the weekend of June 30 & July 1, 2018! Join us for food, fun and the largest display of fireworks in the region in beautiful Arena Cove!
Saturday, June 30 – Street Fair & Fireworks Extravaganza
Come early and stay late for the Street Fair at Arena Cove. Festivities kick off at 4:00 pm with food, bands, arts and crafts and entertainment. The Fireworks Extravaganza by Devastating Pyrotechnics will explode into the night sky starting at dark.
The band lineup this year:
Be sure to bring flashlights and jackets but leave your pets at home please.
$ 10.00 General Admission /$5 for youth 12-17 / children under 12 free / $20 for a family of four
Parking is limited/Shuttle bus available. Additional parking at City Hall (with shuttle service to the pier)
Food and craft vendor spots are available for the Street Fair on June 30. Download our Vendor Application Form or contact Point Arena City Hall at 707-882-2122.
Sunday, July 1– Downtown Parade
The Annual Downtown Parade steps off at noon on Main Street. Groups are welcomed to join the parade. Since this is a family-friendly parade, we ask you to keep things classy, safe, and fun.
Download our Parade Entry Form or contact Point Arena City Hall at 882-2122.
How You Can Help!
This spectacular event doesn’t just happen out of the blue – it takes many hours of planning and lots of work by a dedicated group of volunteers and City staff. An event of this size runs on volunteers. Please consider helping make this event a success. Volunteers will receive free admission and a special t-shirt. Please contact Barbara Burkey at 882-2683 for more information.
We are also seeking sponsorships and donations for the event. If you would like to help sponsor or donate to the Celebration or volunteer please contact City Hall at 882-2122.
Please Note…
Admission to the street fair and fireworks is $10 for adults and $5 for kids aged 12- 17. Kids under 12 are free. A family of four is $20.
Parking for the street fair and fireworks will be available at City Hall and in parking lot locations on Port Road. No on-street parking is available on Port Road. A shuttle bus will run from City Hall to the Cove from 4:00 P.M. until 11:00 P.M.
Please leave pets at home!
More information at: https://pointarena.net/south-coast-independence-festival/ or the City’s Website at: www.cityofpointarena.net or call City Hall at 882-2122.
We look forward to seeing you at Arena Cove for fireworks on Saturday and downtown for the Parade on Sunday!
