Pechanga Cancels July 4 Fireworks Show: 'Too Many Risks'

TEMECULA, CA — In an effort to help stop the spread of coronavirus, Pechanga leaders announced Wednesday the decision to forego July 4 fireworks.

“We take great pride in bringing a grand fireworks display to our community and to our guests every 4th of July,” said Jared Munoa, president of the Pechanga Development Corporation. “Although progress has been made in stemming the spread of COVID, there are still too many risks associated with mass gatherings. The health and safety of our guests, team members and community force us to forego this year’s 4th of July fireworks show.”

Pechanga Resort Casino hopes to bring back its fireworks display in 2021.

The popular destination only recently reopened following a nearly three-month closure due to COVID-19.

In Southwest Riverside County, the cities of Lake Elsinore and Menifee are still planning live fireworks shows. Read about the July 4 Lake Elsinore show, and Menifee's June 27 show.

Only the four desert cities of Blythe, Coachella, Desert Hot Springs and Indio allow the sale and use of state-approved "safe and sane" fireworks in Riverside County. However, it's illegal to buy fireworks in one of those cities and transport/sell/use them outside of their respective city limits.