Celebrating Our Home Town Heroes

An event full of Life, Wonder and Unity of the American Spirit!

4th of July Celebration at Hansen Dam is in its 17th year and is a free fun- filled family Cultural Affair which includes Gourmet Food Trucks, Music, Raffles & Prizes, Free Water Slide Kid Zone and other entertainment, which culminates with one of the most dramatic fireworks displays in the area.

Visit the kids zone sponsored by Shrek The Musical coming to the Pantages Theatre July 12-31. Get to the Hansem Dam July 4th, 2011 between 12-1PM to see Shrek perform live on the main stage!

"Glory Voices of America"

Pyro Spectaculars Premier Fireworks Show
Orchestrated to Patriotic Music

Brought to you by:
Councilmember Richard Alarcon &
The Hansen Dam 4th of July Committee
Chaired By Bobby Arias and Blinky Rodriguez

In Commemoration of:
Ritchie Valens & Isaac Avila

Including Award presentations to:
Local Military Hero: Fred Flores
Civilian Heroes: Rafael Torres & Albert Gonzalez
Celebrity Hero: Danny Trejo
Sports Hero: Anthony Davis

And Winners of:
The Alfred A. Flores Scholarship and Evolution Award, the Lily Rodriguez Spirit Award and the Marie Harris Humanitarian Award.

Date: Monday, July 4th, 11:00AM

Cost: FREE to the Public

Parking: $10.00 (Parking lot fills fast, please arrive early to secure a good spot)

Please Note: Rules for July 4th, 2011

Alcohol may not be brought into the park.
Due to the crowds and local regulations, horses, dogs and other pets will NOT be allowed.
Personal barbecues and other flame producing devices are not allowed within the Hansen Dam recreation park facility.

A Message from the 4th of July Committee

“UNITY IN THE COMMUNITY”

In the late nineties, then and now, Council person of the Seventh Counsel District of Los Angeles, Richard Alarcón, personally decided to "reactivate" the Fourth of July Health, Safety, Entertainment and Fireworks Celebration at Hansen Dam. The communities surrounding the Hansen Dam area were thrilled at the opportunity of working together in support of this important holiday, which represents the sacrifices made by people of all nations who fought to make America free from British domination.

While there were already events being held at Hansen Dam that highlighted our ethnic, religious and cultural diversity, few if any, emphasized our commonality.

We have always been inclusive and sensitive to the cultural needs of all our residents, which include Caucasian, Asian, African American, Native American, Middle Eastern, East Indian, Pacific Islander, and Hispanic. Hispanics represent the largest segment of our population.

We are many people with one nation. We, the Committee feel that there is no better day, than the Fourth of July to celebrate our multiculturalism. Together we can make a difference and set an example of the positive things that we all bring to "our cultural community table". We celebrate the spirit of our diversity, by teaching, sharing and exposing each other to cultural differences and subtleties and using arts and entertainment to gain a better understanding of our cultural similarities.

Communities In Schools

Organization Background

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