The July 4th fireworks were spectacular thanks to Shepherd Church at Porter Ranch – Daily News

• The fireworks are still going on as people quickly beat the traffic during the spectacular Sunday of July 4, 2021 at Shepherd Church, July 4, 2021 at Porter Ranch. (Photo by Gene Blevins / Contributing Photographer)

• People are looking for parking at Porter Ranch during Shepherd Church’s spectacular Sunday on July 4th, July 4th, 2021. (Photo by Gene Blevins / Contributing Photographer)

• Fireworks light up the sky during Shepherd Church’s spectacular Sunday on July 4th, July 4th, 2021 at Porter Ranch. (Photo by Gene Blevins / Contributing Photographer)

• Fireworks light up the sky during Shepherd Church’s spectacular Sunday on July 4th, July 4th, 2021 at Porter Ranch. (Photo by Gene Blevins / Contributing Photographer)

• People are looking for parking at Porter Ranch during Shepherd Church’s spectacular Sunday on July 4th, July 4th, 2021. (Photo by Gene Blevins / Contributing Photographer)

• Fireworks light up the sky during Shepherd Church’s spectacular Sunday on July 4th, July 4th, 2021 at Porter Ranch. (Photo by Gene Blevins / Contributing Photographer)

• Fireworks light up the sky during Shepherd Church’s spectacular Sunday on July 4th, July 4th, 2021 at Porter Ranch. (Photo by Gene Blevins / Contributing Photographer)

The residents of the San Fernando Valley were awarded a “4. July Spectacular Fireworks Show with a twist due to Covid-19 warnings.

The independent and non-denominational church has been hosting a fireworks event with musical entertainment and activities for children on July 4th for many years until 2020 when church officials canceled the show due to the pandemic.

That year, still thinking about public health, they decided to try a car ride and a car stay celebration near their church compound on Rinaldi Street on Corbin Avenue on Independence Day. Music and announcements were broadcast on 87.9 FM radio.

The event was sponsored by Kathryn Barger (Los Angeles County Supervisor, 5th District), John Lee (Los Angeles City Council Member, Council District 12), Kake Kreations, Suzette Martinez Valladares (38th Assembly District), UCLA Health and the Vineyards at Porter Ranch.

Shepherd Church, 19700 Rinaldi St., Porter Ranch. www.theshepherd.org