Corona to celebrate July 4th with annual parade, fireworks

The City of Corona Independence Day Celebration returns with the annual Main Street USA Parade, entertainment at Santana Park, and a fireworks show Thursday.

Corona’s Main Street USA Independence Day Parade, a non-competitive parade which provides entertainment and community spirit,starts at 9 a.m. Drawing more than 4,000 families, friends, and neighbors, the parade takes place on Main Street from Ontario Avenue to Olive Street.

Entertainment at Santana Park begins at 5 p.m. with music from Radio Rebels, an ‘80s rock and variety dance band, and Black Rock Candy, a classic rock tribute band.

There will also be a variety of food vendors including Brain Freeze, Don Chuy, Salt N Pepper, Churromadness, Raul’s Dirty Dogs, Oh Papa, 24 Vegan, Aguas Compita, Luzzies Kitchen, Daniels Toys, The Baja Shrimp, Pop it Up, Sweet Shop, Canvas Coffee, Wetzels Pretzels, Perro Taco, Webu, Maui Wowi, Wicked Sausage, and Tiki’s Shaved Ice.

The celebration concludes with the eagerly anticipated firework show at 9 p.m.