POLICE: Watch Out for Traffic on the Fourth of July

La Verne Police Department is reminding residents and neighbors that there will be several road closures, heavy vehicle traffic and pedestrian congestion due to the Fourth of July’s festivities.
Road closures for the parade are scheduled to begin at roughly 9:25 a.m. and last throughout the morning.
Officials said they plan to post which roads will be affected next.
Residents are also reminded that fireworks are prohibited in the City of La Verne.
Below is the list of the day’s activities as released by the city.
6:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.  -- Pancake Breakfast
Hosted by Boy Scout Troop 411. Come support the Scouts in the Methodist Church parking lot on D Street across from Bonita High School. Presale tickets will be available at the Farmers Market on June 27th.
9:40 a.m. -- Pre-parade “La Verne 4th of July Patriotic Motorcycle Salute”
200 shiny motorcycles ride through the parade route carrying flags representing the United States, all 50 states, historical flags, and flags representing all branches of the military. To register, please contact Diane Davis at thumperseviltwin@aol.com or 909-969-1576.
10 a.m. -- Parade
This is a traditional hometown parade on a 2.25 mile route through La Verne’s Oldtown. The Community Grand Marshals of the 2013 parade are Elias Castro Jefferson Hill, and Joe Martinez, representing the Veterans Memorial Committee. Click here for the 4th of July Parade Application 2013.
11 a.m. -- Country Fair at Roynon Elementary School
Entertainment, rides for all ages, crafts, food, contests, and much more! Hours of operation: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Click here for the 4th of July Booth Application 2013.
11 a.m. -- Free Watermelon hosted by La Verne Rotary
Located at the Country Fair at Roynon School
Noon -- FREE Swim at the Aquatics Center until 4 p.m.
5 p.m. -- Deep Pit BBQ
This event is in its 49th year hosted by the Methodist Church. The meal includes BBQ beef or turkey, coleslaw, corn, and a roll. Children’s’ meals and take out service are also available.
6 p.m. -- Fireworks Show
5 p.m. Ticket Booths Open
6 p.m. Gates Open
7 p.m. Show Starts
9 p.m. Fireworks
Purchase pre-sale tickets for a $1 discount at City Hall, 3660 D Street, La Verne, and the Chamber of Commerce, 2078 Bonita Ave.