Happy Birthday America! KCFM’s 250th Celebration Guide brings together the best of Kern County’s Independence Day traditions — from hometown parades and community festivals to dazzling fireworks shows and family‑friendly gatherings. This year’s lineup offers countless ways to honor America’s 250th with the people and places that make our community shine.

*Event details, dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Please contact organizations directly for updates and any questions you may have.

Find more event details at www.kerncountyfamily.com

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JULY 2

Buttonwillow's 19th Annual Fireworks Show

Buttonwillow Recreation & Park District invites the community to bring lawn chairs and blankets, and enjoy swimming, games, food vendors, and a fireworks show! Fireworks begin at dusk.

6 PM - 9 PM.

661-764-5205

https://buttonwillowparks.specialdistrict.org/

McFarland’s Independence Day Celebration

Join the City of McFarland for a free community celebration featuring family fun and a fireworks show. This picnic‑style event invites attendees to bring blankets, lawn chairs, and their own food to enjoy an evening with family and friends. Food trucks will also be available on site. Fireworks begin at 9 PM or dusk.

6:30 PM

661-792-3091

https://www.mcfarlandcity.org/

JULY 3

Bakersfield Independence Day celebration with US 250 Tour

The City of Bakersfield’s Independence Day celebration returns with a free fireworks show and the US 250 Tour’s Freedom Village, featuring live music, family activities, food vendors, and a multimedia American‑history experience including a “Hall of Giants” hologram with Benjamin Franklin. Fireworks begin at 9:30 PM.

10 AM - 11 PM.

661-326-3000

https://www.bakersfieldcity.us/

https://us250tour.com/bakersfield-california/

Delano’s Star Spangled Spectacular Fireworks Show

Get ready for a night of family fun, classic cars, great food, live music, games, vendors, a petting zoo, and an incredible fireworks show as the Kiwanis Club of Delano and the Delano Chamber of Commerce celebrate their 250th Anniversary Annual Family Fun Day!

5 PM – 9 PM.

661-725-2518

delanochamber@outlook.com

https://www.instagram.com/delanolife/

Shafter’s Independence Day Celebration

Celebrate with the Shafter Lions Club at a festive, picnic‑style fireworks night. Enjoy two great viewing areas, bring your blankets, chairs, and favorite snacks, and settle in for an evening under the stars as a spectacular fireworks show lights up the sky. Gates open at 7 PM and fireworks will begin at dark.

7 PM.

661-746-5000

https://www.shafterca.gov/

JULY 3 - 4

Taft 250: A Hometown Celebration

A two‑day community tradition filled with hometown pride, family fun, and patriotic spirit. Enjoy a festive cruise night with music, local eats, and activities, then a lively patriotic parade featuring decorated bikes, costumed kids, pups, teams, vendors, and more. No fireworks this year. Time varies by day.

661-765-2165

taftchamber@gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/taft.chamber

JULY 4

The America 250 Festival at Kern Raceway

Independence Day event at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway will feature a Drag-A-Boat Race, NASCAR competition, family entertainment, and one of the area’s largest fireworks shows. Purchase tickets today!

4 PM.

661-866-5777

https://www.kernraceway.com/

Tehachapi’s 4th of July Parade, Celebration & Fireworks Spectacular

Get ready for a full day of All-American fun this 4th of July in Tehachapi! Enjoy a kids’ parade, live music, food, drinks, and games! Fireworks from 9 PM – 9:30 PM at Tehachapi Municipal Airport, located at 314 North Hayes Street, Tehachapi, CA.

10 AM – 4 PM.

661-822-2200

https://liveuptehachapi.com/

Wasco’s Red, White & Boom Fireworks Event

Join the community for an annual Fireworks Festival filled with dazzling displays, great food, music, and family‑friendly fun — a perfect way to celebrate together. Fireworks begin at dusk.

6 PM.

661-758-3081

https://www.wascoparks.com/red-white-boom-fireworks-festival-event-information