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1. Where will the event be held?

The event will be held at Grijalva Park, 368 N. Prospect St., Orange 92869. The park will be closed to the general public starting July 1 and will open to the general public July 4.

2. Where can I park?

Grijalva Park lots will be closed for general parking. General parking is available on a first come, first served basis at the parking lots of El Modena High School, Prospect Elementary. and Esplanade Elementary. Please refer to Event Map. Permit parking in the surrounding neighborhoods is suspended on July 3. Please park legally; do not park in red zones or block driveways.

ADA parking will be available on a first come first served basis at Grijalva Park via Walnut Avenue.

A drop-off zone is available at El Modena High School.  Please note, the drop off zone is a 0.2 mile walk to the event entrance.  It is suggested that attendees be prepared.

3. How will traffic be affected?

The following street closures and detours will be in effect:

July 1 to 3 

-  Grijalva Park will be closed to vehicles and patrons from July 1 to July 3 until 3:30 p.m. when event gates open.

July 3 

- Prospect St. will be closed between Spring St. and Walnut Ave. starting at 9:00 a.m.  Through traffic can access Prospect St. between Spring St. and Walnut Ave. via Hewes St. McPherson Rd. will be closed to vehicles and pedestrians at Pearl Ave. Prospect Avenue from Spring St. to Walnut Ave. will not be accessible for firework viewing. 

- Starting at 9:00 a.m., residents of Cambridge Creek will have southbound access to their community via a soft closure at Prospect St. and Walnut Ave. Residents exiting Cambridge Creek will be able to exit northbound onto Prospect St. 

- Starting at 9:00 a.m., residents of the Huntington Condos will have access to their community via N. Pageant Dr. off of Prospect St. 

- Vehicle access to the park via Walnut Ave. (west of Prospect St.) will only be accessible to those with a Disabled Person Parking Placard/Plates or a Reserved Parking Pass.  Please refer to event map.

- Prospect St. and McPherson Rd. will open once the event is over and cleared out. 

4. Where can I purchase tickets for the event?

Tickets are available now and can be purchased during normal business hours (Monday - Thursday and alternate Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) at the Community Services Department located at 230 E. Chapman Ave. Orange, 92866. Tickets will also be available onsite for purchase beginning at 3:30 p.m. on July 3rd. Tickets are $7 per person and children 2 and under are free. Cash, check, and Visa/MC are accepted.

5. What can I bring/not bring into the event?

The following are not permitted at Grijalva Park during the event:

•    Alcohol

•    Pets

•    BBQ / Cooking

•    Propelled objects

* Smoking/Vaping will only be allowed in designated area near the Sports Center. 

Please note:

• Lawn seating only.  Blankets and low lawn chairs are highly recommended.
• All shade canopies and/or umbrellas must be closed/taken down by 7:45 p.m., prior to the start of the program portion of the event.
• For the safety of all attendees, bikes and skateboards are to be walked inside the event. Bike parking will be available. Bikes left in the designated area are done so at the owners own risk.

6. When do fireworks begin?

The event is from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The musical program will begin at 8:00 p.m. immediately followed by the fireworks show (starting between 8:45 to 9:00 p.m.)