Palm Springs to mark America’s 250th birthday with three-day Fourth of July celebration

Palm Springs is preparing to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a three-day Fourth of July celebration that will bring mostly free, family-friendly events to several locations across the city, beginning Thursday and continuing through Independence Day on Saturday.

The Palm Springs All-American Fourth of July Celebration opens Thursday with a party at VillageFest, where attendees can take part in games and crafts, enjoy live music and receive complimentary snow cones. VillageFest runs from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. downtown.

On Friday, families are invited to a free Dive-In Movie Night at the Palm Springs Swim Center, where “The Sandlot” will be shown under the stars. The event kicks off at 6 p.m. and the movie begins at 7 p.m.

The celebration concludes Saturday at Sunrise Park, where a pool party will run from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. The afternoon will also include patriotic games, family activities, arts and crafts, face painting and interactive photo opportunities.

Sunrise Park will also feature a special All-American History Wall marking the nation’s history.

At 6 p.m., the Palm Springs Power will play a special Independence Day baseball game at Palm Springs Stadium. Tickets for the game require an additional fee and can be purchased at the stadium or through the team’s website here.

A free Concert in the Park will follow at 7 p.m., featuring Turn the Page, a tribute band performing the music of Bob Seger.

The celebration will close with the Palm Springs Fireworks Spectacular, scheduled to begin promptly at 9:15 p.m. and light up the desert sky in honor of Independence Day and the nation’s 250th birthday.

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