Stars & Stripes Celebration
The City celebrated America’s 250th birthday with an evening of patriotic fun, community spirit and fireworks at Stars & Stripes Celebration on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at Van Maren Park (6601 Thalia Way).
This Independence Day event featured live music from Big Crush, food and sweets from your favorite food trucks and a Kids Zone. The event culminated in a patriotic fireworks show for all to enjoy!
Food Vendors
Fry Guys, Cowntown Creamery, Dubbs Lunch Box, San Tacos, Kona Ice, Drewski's, Pancho Villa BBQ and Tucker's Kettle Corn.
Kids Zone
The Kids Zone is hosted by Citrus Heights Police Activities League and Sunrise Recreation and Parks District. It featured fun activities for kids from local community organizations and businesses, like face painting, crafts and more!
2026 Stars & Stripes Celebration Photos

- Can I bring my ice chest/cooler to the event?
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Small ice chests and coolers are welcome at the Stars & Stripes Celebration. In consideration of space, coolers should be no larger than 48 quarts. Please note that alcohol is not permitted at the event.
- Can I bring my dog?
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Yes, you can bring your dog to the Stars & Stripes Celebration! This event does include large crowds and a 15-minute firework show, if your dog does not do well with those items we suggest leaving them home.
- Can I bring an umbrella or canopy to set up?
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Small, personal umbrellas are permitted at the event, canopies are not permitted. Please be courteous of other guests when setting up your umbrellas.
- Will there be food?
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Yes, we will have various food vendors at the event! Support our local businesses by purchasing food at the event or from a local restaurant beforehand.
- Will there be ADA parking?
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Limited ADA parking will be available at City Hall and designated parking lots, with shuttling golf cart services too/from the event site. Event staff will be monitoring the entrance of the City Hall parking so please have your disabled person parking placards visible if applicable.
- What do I wear?
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Temperatures are expected to be in the 90s+, so we suggest light, breathable fabric. We also encourage guests to wear their best red, white and blue to show their Stars & Stripes spirit!
- How early can I arrive to save my spot for the fireworks show?
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The event starts at 6 p.m. but guests are welcome to show up starting at 5 p.m. to secure a spot on the lawn. Event features like food trucks, Kids Zone and more will not be available until 6 p.m.
- I live close enough to bike there. Will there be a secure area to leave my bike during the event?
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Yes! We will have bike valet services at City Hall care of Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates. Bikes are not permitted in the event space and must be checked in at the bike valet.