(Major Independence Day Event)....It is the 2nd of July event in Calipatria.

It will be held Sunday at the airport on West Main Street in Calipat. The event will feature entertainment, along with two D.J.'s, DJ Pulido and DJ Eddie. Activities include an Ice Cream Eating Contest, a Hot Dog eating contest, Best tasting Lemonaide contest. Across the street at the Calipatria High School they will have a water polo match. Calipatria Fire will take on all Imperial Valley Fire Departments. It will be the Battle For The Fire Hydrant and an award. When it gets dark, they will feature the fireworks spectacular. It all starts at 4 pm Sunday and goes until it is over. On Tuesday, July 4th, The Calipatria Latin American Club will host their 4th of July BBQ Potluck at 136 North Sorenson, beginning at 4 pm