The Fourth of July in Tracy will be celebrated with a parade and a fireworks show at Legacy Fields.
TRACY, Calif. — If you live in Tracy, clear your calendar for the Fourth of July. There’ll be no shortage of festivities throughout the day to celebrate Independence Day.
The celebrations start with a hot air balloons and a parade, but they end with a fireworks show at Legacy Fields.
Here’s what to know for the big event.
Fourth of July in Tracy
The Fourth of July in Tracy starts off with a hot air balloon lift off and a pancake breakfast at Lincoln Park around 6 a.m. according to Downtown Tracy.
Afterward, the next big event is the parade. It’ll kickoff in downtown Tracy at 10 a.m. But that’s not all. There’ll also be something to keep the kids busy afterward as well. A Kids Zone will be set up at Front Street Plaza with music, games, food and more until 1 p.m.
However, the main event will be over at Legacy Fields Sports Complex. It’ll be filled with music, activities, food trucks and more once the gates open at 6 p.m. The fireworks show kicks off at 9:15 p.m.
If you head to Legacy Fields by car, just be aware you’ll need a ticket for your car. Those can be purchased through the Tracy Chamber of Commerce.
Fourth of July fireworks safety
If you choose to celebrate Independence Day at home and bypass the parades and public events, you should read up on any ordinances in your city or county before buying any fireworks. Fireworks are illegal in certain areas of the state due to serious injuries and millions in property loss from fireworks-sparked wildfires.
According to the Office of the State Fire Marshal, an average of 18,000 fires are started every year by fireworks, both illegal ones and “safe and sane” fireworks” used improperly.
To celebrate the Fourth of July safely, the Office of the State Fire Marshal says you should only use fireworks outdoors, and never near dry grass or other flammable materials. It’s also recommended to keep a bucket of water and a hose nearby when using fireworks.
Regardless of where you go in California, using fireworks that explode, leave the ground or move about the ground uncontrollably is illegal. These fireworks include skyrockets, bottle rockets and Roman candles. Anyone caught with illegal fireworks could face fines or even arrest.
All legal fireworks include the “Safe and Sane” logo from the California State Fire Marshal on them. If you are not sure if your fireworks are legal, you can contact your nearest Cal Fire facility or local fire station.
