Goleta Fireworks Show, Stow House Fourth of July Celebration Canceled

By Noozhawk Staff | 2:55 p.m. | Published on 07.03.2008

The city of Goleta has canceled its annual Fourth of July fireworks show because of the dangers posed by the Gap Fire.

Mayor Michael Bennett made the announcement at a Thursday afternoon news conference.

The fireworks show was to take place from 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday at Girsh Park.

Also canceled was the Goleta Fourth of July event planned at the Rancho La Patera at Stow House at 304 Los Carneros Road. That event is sponsored by the Goleta Valley Historical Society.

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