Anywho, be safe, amateur explosion wranglers. And now, please watch Marvin Gaye sing the Star-Spangled Banner at the 1983 NBA All-Star Game, 'cuz it's the best.
Old Town Eureka
/ 10 a.m.
The heart of Eureka will be packed with more than 100 vendors, live music on two stages, classic cars, kids' activities and firetrucks. The fireworks display starts over the bay at 10 p.m.
Arcata Plaza
/ 10 a.m.
Even Arcata gets into the spirit! More than 60 arts and crafts booths, music, food and a kids' zone, featuring games, crafts and face painting. Samba Quente performs at noon.
Main Street, Ferndale
/ 10 a.m.
The Cream City celebrates Amercia! Fire engine rides are from 10 a.m. to noon, followed by the parade. After the parade, enjoy a picnic and the Broadway Americana musical revue. The fairgrounds open at 7 p.m. for fireworks at dark.
Trinidad
/ 6-9 p.m.
Kinda like Garberville Arts Alive, but in Trinidad.
Old Town Eureka
/ 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
/ Free
497-7244 /
dsander1@arcatanet.com /
Old Town Eureka
/ 2:15-3:15 p.m.
/ Free
497-7244 /
dsander1@arcatanet.com /
Fortuna
/ 6-9 p.m.
Art, music, fun and great deals from local merchants in the friendly city.
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
"Multigenerational rock and roll band comprised of fathers and sons playing classic rock and beyond."
441-1087 /
fbacik@townofscotia.com /
Web site
Benbow
/ 10 p.m.
/ $8
SoHum kabooms! USA! USA! USA!