Fourth of July Celebration

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A colorful parade through historic downtown Nevada City and the Sierra foothills’ largest aerial fireworks display top the 2012 Fourth of July celebration in Nevada County.

The classic hometown parade begins at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jul. 4. More than 100 entries and several thousand spectators are expected. The festive parade begins at the top of Broad Street, and moves through the center of the downtown historic district. Parade-goers are advised to bring lawn chairs and arrive early to find a good vantage point.

Touchdown Productions will be broadcasting “Live” the parade locally and internationally on NCTV Channel 11 and NCTV So. County Channel 16 as well as nevadacountytv.org.

Following the parade is a traditional family celebration under the pines at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley. Live music and entertainment, food and refreshments are offered. The fireworks spectacular blasts off at 9:30 p.m.

Fairgrounds gates open at 3 p.m. and entertainment begins at 4 p.m. Admission rates are $8 for adults, and children 12 and under are FREE. No alcohol, glass, pets, barbecues or personal fireworks may be brought onto the fairgrounds.

Nevada City and Grass Valley are located at the 2,500-foot elevation, off state routes 49 and 20, a one-hour drive northeast of Sacramento. From the capital city (60 miles), take eastbound Interstate 80 to Auburn and Highway 49 north. From Marysville (35 miles) and the north valley, take eastbound Highway 20. From Reno (80 miles), take westbound I-80 and westbound Highway 20.

The Nevada County Fourth of July celebration is co-sponsored by the Grass Valley/Nevada County and Nevada City chambers of commerce and the Grass Valley Downtown Association.

For information, call (530) 273-4667, (800) 655-4667, (530) 265-2692 or (800) 655-6569.

The Nevada City Chamber of Commerce would like to thank to the following sponsors who helped make the 2011 parade and celebration possible!

• California AAA
• Safeway
• Briarpatch  Co-Op Natural Foods Community Market
• Twin Cities Church
• Wells Fargo Insurance Services
• Jazzercise of Grass Valley
• Kaido Sushi
• Ashley Furniture
• Ben Franklin Crafts and Frames
• Tribal Weaver
• Wolf Mountain Day Spa
• Mike Bratton – State Farm
• Absolute Communication Solutions
• First US Community Credit Union
• Gold-n-Green Equipment Rentals
• Network Real Estate
• Coldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty
• Peter’s Well Drilling
• Good Times Board Shop
• McSweeney & Associates, APC
• Les Schwab Tires of Grass Valley
• YUBAdocs Urgent Care
• Auburn Ford
• Magnussen’s Auburn Toyota
• Auburn Honda
• The Pilates Place
• Almost Paradise Salon
• El Dorado Savings Bank
• Foothill Car Care
• Dr. Lisa Hosbein/The Tree of Life Wellness Center
• The National Hotel
• Save Mart