4th of July Celebration in Paso Robles

Safety and Fun are the Order of the Day for the 4th of July Celebration in Paso Robles

PASO ROBLES, Cal. – The 2011 Fourth of July celebration at Barney Schwartz Park happens on Monday and the community is looking forward to a great day in the park for the whole family. Family-friendly activities including music and bounce house are planned for the anticipated 15,000 attendees. Fireworks are scheduled for dark – approximately 9 p.m.

Click here for the Park, parking and road closure map.

How to make the most of July 4, 2011:

1. Carpool – parking is limited and you’ll have more help loading and unloading.
2. Pack Light and Portable – you can drop off in front of the park but the road will be closed after the event until traffic clears, so plan accordingly.
3. Be Patient – Wait until traffic thins to leave the park.
4. Hydrate and use sunscreen.

States Paso Robles Police Lieutenant Tim Murphy, "The Police Department would like to encourage everyone to be safety-conscious and patient while attending this year’s event. Vehicle and pedestrian traffic will be heavy and always poses a challenge for officers to manage. Everyone should expect delays when leaving BSP – traffic will be heavy. However, officers will be working hard to ensure everyone gets home as quickly and as safely as possible."

In order for the anticipated crowds to arrive and leave the event safely, the following road closures/traffic control measures will be in place:

Union Road at Highway 46 East will be closed to all traffic at 7 p.m. There will be no left turn from Highway 46 westbound traffic and no right turn for eastbound traffic onto Union Road during the closure. The closure will remain in effect until the event traffic has cleared.

Parking Information:

There will be no parking on the south side of Union Road from Golden Hill to Highway 46 East and no parking on either side of Union Road from Highway 46 East through the easternmost city limits.

Barney Schwartz Park: Limited free parking is available at Barney Schwartz Park and additional handicap stalls have been added for this event. RVs, 5th wheel and bumper pull trailers will not be allowed in the Barney Schwartz Park parking lots. These types of vehicles have a significant negative impact on the capacity of the parking lots. Attendees parking in the main Barney Schwartz parking lot will be directed by officers either Westbound or Eastbound on a detour when the event is over. The detour will be well marked.

Private Lot West of Barney Schwartz Park: Paid parking on Union Road just west of the park is $10 for each vehicle and $15 for trailers and RVs. This lot will empty onto Golden Hill Road through a short temporary access road. Please follow the signs and direction of uniformed police officers and City staff.

People attending the event need to follow the directions of uniformed law enforcement and City staff to exit and ensure the efficient flow of traffic. Any vehicles found in violation of parking regulations will be subject to citation and/or tow. Please be patient while the parking lots empty.

The Paso Robles Police Department will ensure the safety of all persons attending the event and has officers assigned. ALL codes and regulations will be strictly enforced. No fireworks, other than approved public displays, are allowed. If you possess or use fireworks, even Safe and Sane, you may be issued a citation and could be billed for emergency response. Dogs, alcoholic beverages and unauthorized, unlicensed vendors are not allowed in the park.

Individuals viewing the show from other locations must have permission to be on private property and be staged in a safe place.

Please help us help you have a safe and fun 4th of July celebration.

More information is available at www.pasofireworks.com.