W e e k l y RIALTO RECORD
Vol 23, NO. 45
July 03, 2025
Fourth of July 2025 Guide: Inland Empire Fireworks, Parades, and Concerts By Manny Sandoval
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Rialto Rialto’s celebration at Jerry Eaves Park runs from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. with fireworks, food, games, and live music. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. Wristbands are $5 pre-sale or $7 at the gate. A $30 bundle includes five wristbands and one reserved parking spot.
rom skydivers over Redlands to fireworks bursting above Lake Gregory, cities across the Inland Empire are going all out to celebrate the Fourth of July in 2025. Whether you’re looking for a patriotic concert, a lakeside viewing party, or a morning parade with your family, there’s something for everyone in San Bernardino and Riverside counties. Here’s your guide to where to go and how to stay safe this Independence Day.
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Inland Empire 4th of July Events by City San Bernardino San Bernardino Valley College and the San Bernardino Symphony present America, the Beautiful: Dancing to the '80s on Saturday, July 5. Featuring patriotic classics and '80s hits, the concert ends with fireworks set to the 1812 Overture. The event starts at 7:30 p.m.; gates open at 5 p.m. SummerFest on campus includes food trucks, vendors, and a Ferris wheel.
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PHOTO SBVC Maestro Anthony Parnther leads the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra during the 2024 SBVC SummerFest concert, as fireworks light up the sky over San Bernardino Valley College.
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Highland The Highland Community Fireworks Celebration returns to Immanuel Baptist Church on July 4 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Enjoy lawn games, music, food, and a dazzling 25-minute firework show beginning around 9 p.m. Parking opens at 5 p.m. at 28355 Baseline St. Riverside Two free fireworks displays will take place in Riverside on July 4: one at La Sierra Park (5215 La Sierra Ave) and another atop Mt. Rubidoux (at 9th Street). Shows begin at 9 p.m. Fourth of July cont. on next pg.
Effective July 1: California Enacts New Laws on IVF, Student Suicide Hotline IDs and Drink-Spiking Prevention rom fertility care and mental health access to consumer safety and housing reform, a slate of new California laws took effect Tuesday, July 1, reshaping health care coverage, business accountability, and public safety for millions of residents.
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Also in San Bernardino, the Inland Empire 66ers will face off against the Lake Elsinore Storm at 6:35 p.m. on July 4 at San Manuel Stadium. Lawn tickets start at $14, and guests will enjoy the team’s biggest fireworks show of the season. Unlimited drink wristbands are
Redlands The city’s 58th annual celebration begins at 9 a.m. at Sylvan Park with live entertainment, food vendors, and a community parade at 10:30 a.m. The night concludes at Moore Middle School with skydivers, flyovers, and a fireworks display. Gates open at 5:15 p.m. Tickets required.
IVF insurance coverage expanded (SB 729) Most health insurance plans regulated by the state—including large-group employer plans—must now cover infertility treatment, including in vitro fertilization. The law also expands eligibility to LGBTQ+ individuals and single parents. Prior to this law, many families were forced to pay tens of thousands of dollars out of pocket. The legislation aims to reduce those financial barriers and increase equity in family planning. Gov. Gavin Newsom previously called the bill “a proud reproductive-freedom step that
helps every Californian make their own choices about the family they want.” Suicide prevention resources added to student IDs (SB 1063) All California middle and high schools are now required to include the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline number on student ID cards. Some districts are also opting to add QR codes that link directly to local mental health resources, youth counseling services, or the school’s wellness center page. Supporters of the law say that making crisis resources more visible to students could be a life-saving measure as youth mental health struggles continue to rise. Schools were already required to include such information for grades 7–12; this law expands it to all middle school grades statewide. Drink safety protections at bars (AB 2375) New Laws cont. on next pg.
PHOTO MANNY SANDOVAL The California State Capitol in Sacramento, where new state laws took effect July 1, 2025—expanding IVF coverage, requiring suicide hotline info on student IDs, and improving drink safety at bars.