Thousands Attend 26th Annual Selma Fireworks Show

Red, white and blue filled the sky for Selma’s annual Independence Day celebration. The city holds the event, now in its 26th year, every year on the 3rd of July.

The fireworks show attracted about 3,000 people.

Juanita Cantu said she comes every year from Madera to catch the show.

"Oh my gosh. This is the best that I’ve ever seen," Cantu said. "We like the environment, and we just love the people here. Have a lot of fun."

Live music kept the crowd entertained as families gathered bringing their children of all ages.

For many people, attending the fireworks show is a tradition.

"Great time for us to spend time as a family and celebrate Independence Day and remember everything and all the sacrifices people have made around the country," said Emmanuel Mena.

And the main attraction–"Mainly the fireworks and the food," a young boy said.

And what’s a celebration without the food.

Vendors catered to the crowds, including these reserve firefighters with the Selma Fire Department. They say it’s a good chance to interact with the community they serve."

"Get to know the people and they get to know us. They see us when we go to the fires but we don’t really talk to them [there], but out here they come to us and ask questions," said Jose Vargas.

For the Selma community, it’s a chance to gather and celebrate what the 4th of July is all about.

"The birth of our nation– July 4th, 1776," said Rodney Harding with the Selma Kiwanis Club as he sold hand-held flags.