Flaming Hearts and Fireworks in Miranda: 4th of July Party in SoHum Is Both Traditional and Exotic!

Flaming art from Mischief Lab on display at Miranda’s Fourth of July party last night. [Videos by Jen Amidi]

Last night, fireworks exploded into the damp Northern California air from points across the Emerald Triangle. But the tiny town of Miranda (population 498) may have been the most colorful. Set among the redwoods along the Avenue of the Giants, the event fused a traditional neighborhood 4th of July with fire dancers and unique flaming art with a backdrop of enormous shadowy trees.

The event began with a Farmer’s Market and a small parade as well as local vendors. There were kids events including face painting and a bounce house. Live music followed Karaoke during a massive town-wide potluck with BBQ ribs by Lonny Whitlow.

Laughter, music and camaraderie vied with firecrackers to fill the night air.

Heartfelt thanks to Jen Amidi, a local artist (her stunning mosaic otter art captured our heart), who has been following an eagle family in the Miranda area. She shared these videos of the experience with us.

To keep up with Jen Amidi’s videos on YouTube, subscribe here. You don’t want to miss her art, her fantastic view of the Miranda eagles, or her capture of unique local events.

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Vet
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Vet
1 year ago

The very best of “Small Town America” ❤

Guess
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Guess
1 year ago

Was awesome the kids loved it

Marcia Mendels
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Marcia Mendels
1 year ago

Kudos to Lonnie and everyone who participated!

Thomas Road Oldie But Moldie
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Thomas Road Oldie But Moldie
1 year ago

Here is Salmon Creek, directly west of Miranda, I could hear the BOOMs going on and on! Could not see any display, but the clouds were pretty thick.
The audio itself was a treat. Thanks!!

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Arrogance knows no bounds
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Arrogance knows no bounds
1 year ago

…”following an eagle family in the Miranda area…”The irony.

This is an idiotic display of combined hubris and obliviousness.

Blowing off black-market mortars in the center of town adjacent to a redwood park, the river and nesting eagles, is selfish, moronic and illegal.

I hope Fish and Game, the Water Board, State Fire Marshal,

calFire and ATF all catch wind of this….

Country Joe
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1 year ago

You must not be a local to whine about such a wonderful 4th of July event in Miranda. Federal and state agencies are aware but always leave the area, so we can celebrate the 4th properly…Perhaps you should return to where you came from.