Kristin and I are in Solvang, California, one of our favorite destinations in California. Kristin just blogged about the plans for this trip in late June. We returned to Solvang for the third time in two years because we enjoy the unique Danish ambiance, excellent wine, and temperate climate. Although our vacation was planned starting on the 4th of July to take advantage of turning a midweek holiday into a 5-day weekend, Independence Day celebrations were not a priority in our trip scheduling. We knew we would likely see fireworks, but too our surprise, the 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks Show in Solvang was a trip highlight!
The show is put on each year (this is the 19th annual) by the Rotary Club of the Santa Ynez Valley. Admission to the event is $5 for adults, and free for children 5 & under and for service members. In addition to fireworks at 9pm, gates open at 1pm with plenty of all-American food booths, live entertainment, games for children, and raffles. The event truly has a “small town” America feel, despite the many tourists that visit the area.
