◼ Not ONE NATION among many OTHER NATIONS, an EXTRAORDINARY NATION and a BEACON OF FREEDOM for ALL - Ramirez Editorial Cartoons/IBD
◼ Be safe today, Humboldt. Here's where all the public fireworks are happening - LoCo
◼ Eureka fireworks ready for blast-off: Behind the scenes of the show - TS
"It's a very American-oriented theme," Motroni said. "A lot of red, a lot of white, a lot of blue."◼ Eureka Fourth of July Festival and Fireworks
Five city blocks 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.◼ Madaket Under the Fireworks Cruise 9:30-10:45 p.m.
Reservations required. $45◼ Arcata Fourth of July Jubilee - NCJ
More than 60 arts and crafts booths, music, food and a kids' zone, featuring games, crafts and face painting. Samba Quente performs at noon. Arcata Plaza◼ Arcata: Humboldt Crabs Baseball
12:30 p.m., Arcata Ball Park Ninth and F streets, Arcata $8 adults, $6 students and seniors, $4 kids under 12◼ Ferndale Main Street - NCJ
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.◼ Benbow Fireworks - NCJ
The annual fireworks display with plenty of oohs and ahhs. $8 day-use fee
◼ For some Americans, July 4th is a day for pretend patriotism - Twitchy
◼ For others: ‘So grateful’: Conservative immigrant Kira Davis on what Independence Day means to her [video] - Twitchy
◼ 10 Amazing Renditions of the Star Spangled Banner Prove It Is Still One Of the Most Beautiful Songs - IJREVIEW
