06/29/2026
🇺🇸 🎇 As excitement builds for the July 3 Independence Day Fireworks Show, the Rotary Club of Ventura would like to share a little background on this year's celebration.
We've heard questions and seen some confusion about why the annual Rotary Fireworks Show and Family Picnic will not be held at Ventura College this year. We hope this provides some helpful context.
Beginning over a year ago, Rotary leaders met with the City of Ventura to explore ways to create a special community celebration recognizing our nation's 250th anniversary. Through many collaborative meetings with City leadership, public safety officials, Parks and Recreation, Economic Development, and City Council members, a plan was developed for this year's July 3rd Fireworks Show in Downtown Ventura.
The City of Ventura is producing and leading this year's Fireworks Show, while Rotary is proud to support the event by sponsoring the synchronized music simulcast on KBBY 95.1 FM in grateful partnership with the Ventura College Foundation and the Crown Plaza Ventura Beach Hotel.
The best part? The July 3 Fireworks Show is FREE and open to everyone! The show will be launched from the top of the downtown parking structure and is part of a full week of 250th Anniversary festivities throughout Ventura from June 28 through July 4. Find more info about the events here https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/2791/250-Anniversary-Events and be sure to tune into KBBY 95.1 FM to get the full experience of the fireworks show with the musical simulcast
✨The Rotary Club of Ventura looks forward to bringing our annual Fireworks Show and Family Picnic back to Ventura College in 2027 and continuing this cherished community tradition.
We hope you'll join us in celebrating our nation, our community, and everyone who has worked together to make this year's celebration possible. Have a safe and Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸 😎
