Shasta Lake Freedom 250 Celebration

07/05/2026

It was such a beautiful evening on the 3rd. Enjoying socializing and hanging out with what seemed to be the entire Shasta Lake community at Shasta Dam and on the lake! 😍❤️🤍💙🇺🇸

Thank you to all of sponsors and volunteers who spent countless hours to make this all possible! Shasta Lake was certainly showing it's patriotic pride this weekend!

07/04/2026

Thank you Action News Now, for being a sponsor of last night’s Freedom 250 Drone Show, AND for providing a live stream for people to watch at home! We appreciate you being such a great partner in our community! If you missed the show, you can watch the live stream from Action News here:
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Shasta Lake held it's first ever live drone show on July 3rd, 2026

07/04/2026

IMPORTANT SOUNDTRACK UPDATE:
The radio station transmitting the music for the Drone Show tonight has CHANGED to 88.7FM!

07/03/2026

Before you head out on the water for the Drone Show tonight, please make sure you do all your safety checks, and follow all boating rules! And PLEASE - NO BUI’s tonight!!! Sheriff’s Boating Unit will have several officers out tonight to help make sure we all stay safe! ❤️🇺🇸🤍🌟💙

07/03/2026

After the Drone Show tonight, the Freedom 250 celebration continues tomorrow at Shasta Dam! ❤️🇺🇸🤍🌟💙

Saturday at Shasta Dam Visitor Center

07/03/2026

Tonight is the night! And we are SOOO EXCITED for Shasta Lake’s first-ever DRONE SHOW! 🤩🇺🇸🌟And the full 2-day Freedom 250 Celebration continuing tomorrow at Shasta Dam! 🎉

PLEASE REMEMBER TO CARPOOL! Parking will be limited at the Dam Visitor’s Center.

Be sure to visit our website for ALL the details - including parking info, maps, rules, boater info, and other important details! https://visitshastalake.com/freedom-250/

The link to our soundtrack app, AND where to view the live steams are also posted right at the top of the website.

A BIG THANK YOU to all our sponsors for helping to make this really special event happen! 🌟❤️🌟🤍🌟💙

07/02/2026

Calling all Shasta Lake boaters!

In preparation for those who will be joining us on the water July 3rd to watch the drone show, here is your checklist for tomorrow's show.

•Download the drone show app for the soundtrack here: https://player.skyetunes.com/
The audio crew at the dam will also be broadcasting the soundtrack on 88.3 FM

•Ensure all navigational lights are working and PFD (life jackets) for everyone on board your vessel. Also ensure your fire extinguisher is serviceable.

• The 1,000 ft distance from Shasta Dam will be applied. The Sheriff's department will be patrolling this area and will enforce people keeping out. Lake Shasta Cavern's WWII landing craft (Elsie), Cavern Queen and Cavern Princess will be used as indicators of where the line is.

• At 9:20pm, before the start of the show, we request that all boats turn off their decorative lights and have only their navigation lights on.

• During the show we request that all boating activity cease, unless required if drifting away or in case of emergency.

• After the show, The Cavern Queen and Elsie will be piloting back to their port on the McCloud Arm, and will be the lead boat for those who would like to follow back to several marinas on the lake. We will be passing Diggers Bay, Bridge Bay, Shasta Marina at Packers Bay and Holiday Harbor.

• While underway, decorative lights must be turned off to avoid confusing other boaters. The speed limit on Shasta Lake at night is 15 mph.

• If possible, for those who are spending the night on their boats, it is much safer to chose a close shoreline and stake up for the night. This creates less traffic on the lake at night and reduces possible collisions. Once the vessel is secured, the decorative lights can be turned back on.

• Please, please, PLEASE no BUI's (Boating Under the Influence). This is a historic celebration and it would be a shame if it were marred by an incident. Especially if it caused by an incapacitated boat captain.

The best viewing will be between the straight green lines on the map. Drones will be lifting off from the upper Centimudi Parking lot. Ideal viewing spots will be between Fisherman's Point to Dam Point/Mouth of Dry Creek Inlet. Unlike traditional fireworks, closer is not necessarily better. You want to be set back a bit so that you can see the images and animations.

More information can be found at VisitShastaLake.com/freedom-250/

Thank you to our businesses on the lake who sponsored this event. Without their contribution, we could not make this event possible!

07/01/2026

This is too touching not to share! 🥹❤️

The Miles Family is one of our sponsors and their contribution is on behalf of the loss of a beloved family member who had a true love of Shasta Lake. Below is a quote from the family.

"Elliot Miles (February 8, 1986 – September 20, 2024) loved life, his wife Tam, and spending time with friends and family. And he especially loved Shasta Lake. The high point of each year was a week with friends and family on the lake, renting a houseboat, wake surfing, and soaking up the magical ambiance that is The Lake. He is greatly missed by a wide circle of family, friends, and coworkers."

I spoke with Elliot's father and there is no doubt that Shasta Lake had a special place in Elliot's heart. My recollection of our conversation is that Elliot had an annual ritual of renting a houseboat during the 4th of July weekend for his friends and family.

To the Miles Family, we are sorry for your loss. We hope this 4th of July celebration would make Elliot proud and spreads the love for Shasta Lake as he did. ❤️

07/01/2026

On July 4th, come continue the Freedom 250 celebration at Shasta Dam! 🇺🇸

Dam tours, National Bell Ringing event, live Bands, food trucks and kids activities will be sure to bring out your patriotic pride ❤️🤍💙

Thank you to the Shasta Lake Chamber of Commerce for organizing this portion of the event. A huge thank you to Sierra Pacific Industries and Pizza Factory Shasta Lake for sponsoring it!