With a clearly independent spirit a growing family of 4 celebrates Independence Day taking the day’s meaning to heart. Photo by Jerry Soifer. Visitors from very far and definitely wide, celebrate the 4th as the first week of The 29th annual Idyllwild “Jazz in the Pines Festival” struts in, celebrating the 4th of July. The beat continues though Saturday, July 15th, featuring 27 bands in 13 venues. Visit jazzinthepines.com for the full schedule. Jazz in the Pines FestivalFourth of July fireworks explode over Santana Regional Park in Corona Tuesday. Photo by Jerry SoiferFourth of July fireworks explode over Santana Regional Park in Corona Tuesday. Photo by Jerry SoiferMark Kopitzke and Marco Palos sing as part of PhatCatSwinger Tuesday as part of the 4th of July entertainment prior tp the fireworks at Santana Regional Park in Corona. Photo by Jerry Soifer