Indio Goes All Out
The Indio city went all out on this year's July Fourth festival.
All over the nation, many Fourth of July fireworks cutbacks have been made due to the economic struggle. However, Indio was willing and determined to keep its Saturday show flying high with fireworks.
Jim Curtis, Indio's supervisor/special events of Human Services, said, "This is America's birthday and a celebration that happens every year, and that's why we do this fireworks show."
The Fourth of July festival located at Riverside County Fairgrounds had plenty to offer its city viewers. The festival offered food, music, jump houses for the children, and even water slides in addition to the city's fireworks at sunset.
Valerie Garcia, a participant in the festival, showed her pride while wearing the red, white and blue t-shirt. Accompanying her in the festivities were her three children. Garcia said, "It's great. There's food and fireworks and celebrating with friends and family." Last year, the city attracted an estimated 10,000 people to its show. Organizers this year had expected the same amount.
