Today's Independence Day. Done the MoVal Way!

Moreno Valley's Fourth of July Parade & FunFest is happening today!

Join us this morning at 9:30 a.m. to watch our Fourth of July parade down Frederick Street, featuring all your favorite community members, local businesses, and more.

Don't forget to stop by our signature FunFest at the Civic Center Amphitheater, the best Fourth of July event in the Inland Empire! The FunFest will run from 3 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and feature live bands, delicious food vendors, a beer garden, a youth fun zone, and one of the most exciting fireworks shows in the region!

Celebrate Independence Day the MoVal Way! Visit moval.org/fourth for more information.

Lights, Camera, Rock, and Roll!

The MoVal Rocks/MoVal Movies summer series is now underway!

MoVal Rocks/MoVal Movies feature exciting live bands and fun, family-friendly movies at our Civic Center Amphitheater. Both are great ways to spend a beautiful Moreno Valley summer evening under the stars and among friends!

MoVal Rocks and MoVal Movies take place every Thursday and Friday evening from June 26 through August 1.

On Thursday, July 10, ride the waves with the peachy and beachy surf rock sounds of Woodie and the Longboards.

Next Friday, July 11, bring the kids out to the Civic Center Amphitheater for a showing of Jumanji!

The remaining MoVal Rocks lineup: 

• July 10: Woodie and the Longboards (Surf Rock) 
• July 17: Las Chikas (Latin Rock) 
• July 24: Dreaming of You (Selena Tribute) 
• July 31: Classic Journey (Journey Tribute) 

The MoVal Movies lineup:  

• July 4: No concert due to the 4th of July Holiday  
• July 11: Jumanji 
• July 18: Inside Out 2 
• July 25: Toy Story 
• August 1: Despicable Me 4 

Be sure to bring your blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy the show! Visit moval.org/summer for more details, as well as some important things to know before you go! 

Hot Diggity Dogs and Cool Cats Galore!

The Moreno Valley Animal Shelter is holding its Annual "Freedom Days" Pet Adoption promotion from Tuesday, July 8 to Saturday, July 12. Featuring discounted adoption rates, this special event will run from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday through Friday, then on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Dogs and puppies will be available for $25. Cats and kittens will be available for $15. Adoption fees include spay or neuter surgery, vaccinations, and a HomeAgain microchip.

The Moreno Valley Animal Shelter is located at 14041 Elsworth Street.

For more information about these pet adoption promotions, contact the Moreno Valley Animal Shelter at 951.413.3790 or visit moval.org/pets.

Leave the Fireworks to the Professionals!

Fireworks are Moreno Valley Police Department’s top non-emergency priority. Officers are patrolling on the ground and in the air, looking for violators. Using fireworks can result in jail time and up to $3,500 in fines. Fireworks; they’re just not worth it.

This year, leave the fireworks to the professionals. If you see illegal fireworks in your neighborhood, report them by visiting moval.org/fireworks or calling 951.247.8700.

Pet of the Week: Benson

Our Pet of the Week is Benson, a five-year-old, male blue and white Great Dane.

Benson is BIG on charm, BIG on affection, and BIG on fun! In fact, everything about him is larger than life - in a good way! He knows how to do an array of tricks and commands, and even at five years old, he's eager to learn more and entertain his pet parents.

If you would like to make Benson, or any pet from the Moreno Valley Animal Shelter, part of your family, please call 951.413.3790 or visit moval.org/pets.

The Moreno Valley Animal Shelter is located at 14041 Elsworth Street in Moreno Valley.

Note: If our featured Pet of the Week has already been adopted when you inquire, please consider one of the other loving pets in the shelter looking for their forever homes.

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