PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE THROUGH YODEL FOR $25 PER VEHICLE.
ONLY PREPURCHASED TICKETS THROUGH YODEL WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THE $25 RATE. LIMITED SAME-DAY TICKETS MAY BE AVAILABLE AT THE GATE FOR $30 WITH A LONGER WAIT TO ENTER THE PARK
PURCHASE YOUR PRE-SALE TICKETS HERE!
June 20, 2026 - The entrance fee to MID Parks for the event is $25 per vehicle when pre-purchased through Yodel. Limited-same day tickets may be available at the gate for $30 the day of the event. The boat entrance fee is $9 per trailer. Visitors can access the park anytime. The fireworks parking area will open at 6 p.m.
Annual pass holders have free entry into this event and can bring their hangtag or annual Yodel pass. Those with an annual pass boat sticker do not need to pay an additional fee. Annual Passes can be purchased online at www.lakemcclure.com.
The fireworks display will begin at dusk or around 9 p.m. Recreation at Lakes McClure and McSwain is open all day with fireworks viewing areas opening at McClure Point at 6 p.m. Entrance to Lake McClure will be through the MID Parks Entrance at 9090 Lake McClure Road, Snelling. Visitors are welcome to arrive early and spend the day at Lakes McClure and McSwain. Prepurchase of tickets is highly recommended and can be done here.
ENTRY: Be prepared to show your Yodel ticket upon entry, and ensure your license plate is set to the correct vehicle. Your vehicle license plate can also be scanned to validate entry. All MID Parks will charge the $25 pre-sale or $30 at-the-gate fee for entry, and purchase of a pass from any park grants access to the show. The park’s entrance will close at 7:30PM to all traffic.
PARKING: Parking will be available in designated areas. Vehicles left in no-parking zones may be ticketed.
OVERNIGHT CAMPING: Limited camping may still be available at Lake McClure. The MID Parks reservation page can be accessed HERE.
BOATING: Visitors are welcome to enjoy the show from their boats. All night-time navigation laws will be enforced. Unless already a current annual boat-pass holder, visitors to the event must also purchase a $9 Event Boat Day Use ticket through YODEL. Please note that launch ramp parking lots fill up early during this event.
WHAT TO BRING: Bring your friends, family & folding chairs to enjoy a great show. Be prepared with sunscreen and appropriate clothing for hot weather. Remember to bring food and drinks, ice chests and plenty of ice. If viewing the fireworks from a boat, be prepared for an extended wait returning to the launch ramp and consider having extra dry towels and warm clothing, as well as a flashlight.
WHAT NOT TO BRING: Do NOT bring your own personal fireworks. They are prohibited in Mariposa County.
Please be advised: all local ordinances will be enforced. Law enforcement will be present throughout the event.
Source: MID
