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Rose Bowl Wildlife 'Fire-Proofed' for July 4
The Sierra Madre Fire Department helped fire-proof the vegetation around the Rose Bowl Wednesday in preparations for the Rose Bowl's Independence Day celebration.
Ever get a little nervous that fireworks displays on July 4 will accidentally set off a forest fire? In our neck of the woods, it’s a valid concern.
One of the largest July 4 fireworks displays will take place at the nearby Rose Bowl, and local firefighters teamed up Wednesday to spray the surrounding wilderness with 20,000 gallons of Phos-Chek, a special fire retardant that also contains fertilizer, according to the Pasadena Star-News. The and Pasadena Fire Department were on hand to get the job done.
The Star-News posted a photo gallery of the fire trucks and firefighters spraying down the area. Check it out here.
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The Rose Bowl will host “Americafest 2012” on July 4, with festivities lasting all day. The parking lot opens at 9:00 a.m., and a festival with food and games for kids begins at 2:00 p.m. An All American Thrill Show with motocross stunts will kick off at 7: 25 p.m., and fireworks will start shortly after 9:00 p.m. Admission is $13.00, though kids 7-years-old and under are free. Get more info here.
The Rose Bowl is located at 1001 Rose Bowl Drive in Pasadena, 91103