Thousands of Morgan Hill residents and out-of-town visitors braved a crushing heat wave to attend a full slate of Independence Day events on July 3 and 4.
The events included the July 3 Patriotic Sing and Family Street Fest. On July 4, spectators enjoyed the annual Freedom Run/Walk, Car Cruise and Show, annual Independence Day parade and nighttime Fireworks Extravaganza. The fireworks show—which was preceded by afternoon and early evening entertainment and food vendors—took place at the city’s Outdoor Sports Center on Condit Road.
Temperatures topped 100 degrees on July 4 and the days after. The heat forecast prompted cities in other parts of the Bay Area to cancel parades, fireworks and other events due to fire danger and the threat to public health.
The City of Gilroy proceeded with its scheduled fireworks show the night of July 4. That show took place at Gilroy High School.
