GALLERY: Did We See You Celebrating the 4th of July? Add Your Photos!

[A version of this report appeared in the Porter Ranch Neighborhood Council newsletter.]

More than to gather tonight around Porter Ranch's Shepherd of the Hills Church campus, 19700 Rinaldi St., for what should be one of the largest and most colorful celebrations in the .

There will be a free celebration including aerial fireworks, military flyover and color guard, Americana-style entertainment, moon bounces and face painting for children, and an provided by local vendors and food trucks.

"Our annual Fourth of July Spectacular celebration brings our community together. It is a gift to the community in appreciation for what we have been given," said Senior Pastor Dudley Rutherford. "People need community, and that is what you will find here. We want to serve you."

The festivities will begin at 4:30 p.m. The twenty-one minute aerial fireworks display presented by The Pyro Spectaculars by Souza will take place after sundown (at approximately 9:05 p.m.).

"This will be our 14th annual Fourth of July Spectacular celebration. It keeps getting bigger every year," said church Director of Development Paula Cracium. "800 volunteers work together to create a fun, exciting, and safe event for the whole family. It is truly a spectacular event!"

This celebration is free - a gift from Shepherd of the Hills, Shapell Homes and many more supporting sponsors. Optional food purchases can be made from more than a dozen local food vendors which will include BBQ, pizza, burgers, kettle corn, ice cream, sandwiches and more. There is ample free parking for all visitors.

Please note that Rinaldi Street will close to vehicle traffic between Corbin Avenue and Porter Ranch Drive at the Los Angeles Police Department's discretion at approximately a 5:30 p.m. The church parking lot will be closed to vehicle traffic.

The event will also be simulcast live throughout southern California on KKLA 99.5FM Radio.

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