If you're looking to join the community to celebrate the Fourth of July this year, there's some events happening in our area.
In Reno, the Great American Parade will take place on Riverside Dr. in its entirety on Monday, July 4th at 10 a.m. promptly.
At the center of the parade, McKinley park will feature festivities all weekend long. The Great American Craft Fair with 100+ handmade artists, Live Music, Fresh Food and classic American automobiles.
Festivities below:
The Great American Craft Fair
Monday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
All festivities are free to the public and centered around families and locals.
Artown is also celebrating the Fourth with a patriotic salute with the Reno Jazz Orchestra. That's happened at Bartley Ranch Regional Park on July 4 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m.
They're also having an 'American Salute Celebration' on July 4 from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Wingfield Park. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m.
The Reno Phil is helping to celebrate Independence day with a patriotic concert and fireworks finale.
Led by Jason Altieri, the Reno Phil Chorus and Orchestra, northern Nevada's largest performing arts organization, is proud to present the ever-popular 4th of July Concert in downtown Reno!
City of Reno offices and Washoe County offices will be closed Monday, July 4 for the holiday. Outdoor pools (Idlewild and Traner) will be open during regular hours.
For all emergencies requiring police, fire or medical response, call or text 911.
More info here:
Many government offices will be closed in observance of the Fourth of July holiday.
You can also celebrate the holiday at Pyramid Lake, as it is open for summer recreation. You will need a valid permit to be at the lake, you can buy those from the Ranger Station from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. next to the Marina.
You can also buy it here to avoid long lines: https://plpt.nagfa.net/online/
Fireworks are available for purchase at all three store locations: I-80 Smokeshop, the Nixon Store, and the Marina. Fireworks are only permitted to be fired at the following beaches: Blockhouse, Rawhide, Sandhole, Wino Beach, and Indian Head.
Special Holiday Hours: Pyramid Lake Marina Store, Nixon Store & I-80 Smokeshop will be closing on the 4th of July at 7 p.m. Must be over the age of 18 to purchase fireworks and provide a valid ID. All credit/debit transactions name on the card must match your ID, no gift cards of any kind may be used for Fireworks Purchases.
Fireworks are allowed from dusk to midnight at designated beaches only.
Follow all rules and regulations listed on the Pyramid Lake Tribal Fireworks permit. Only fireworks purchased at the above listed locations are permitted for use at Pyramid Lake and in the designated beaches only. If you are in violation of any of the rules/regulations listed on the PLT Fireworks permit, you may be asked to leave Pyramid Lake.
Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe
A parade in South Lake Tahoe will begin at 10 a.m. Monday, July 4 with an honorary military flyover, right above Lakeview Commons, courtesy of the Nevada National Guard, 152nd Airlift Wing “High Rollers”.
The Grand Marshal, Retired Fire Chief Jeff Meston, will then lead the parade which consists of over 50 parade entrants. The parade route will begin on Ski Run Blvd, travel along U.S. Highway 50 to Al Tahoe Blvd and finish at Bijou Community Park.
“After a two-year hiatus, we are excited to bring back the 4th of July Parade. Our residents truly embrace this event, and it gives us the opportunity to showcase our community. In addition to celebrating the 4th of July, we will be honoring our Local Heroes from the Caldor Fire. We invite residents as well as visitors to take part in this fun and exciting celebration,” says Lindsey Baker, Public Information Officer.
City of South Lake Tahoe
City of South Lake Tahoe
Here's a list of road closures happening at Hwy 50 heading westbound for the parade:
- Ski Run Blvd.
- Herbert Ave.
- Ham Lane
- Fairway Ave.
- Balbijou Rd.
- Johnson Blvd.
- Takela Ave.
- Fremont Ave.
- Rufus Allen Blvd.
- Lakeview Ave.
- San Jose Ave.
- Alameda Ave.
- Tallac Ave.
- San Francisco Ave.
- Modesto Ave.
- Los Angeles Ave.
- Trout Creek Ave.
- Lyons Ave.
- Gold Tip Ave.
- Star Lake Ave.
- Cave Rock Ave.
- Bigler Ave.
- Tulare Ave
- Al Tahoe Blvd.
Also in Tahoe, the Lights on the Lake Fourth of July firework celebration is scheduled to begin at 9:45 p.m. on Monday. Edgewood Tahoe Resort Lodge guests will have exclusive access to South Shore’s spectacular fireworks show from the comfort of Edgewood Tahoe’s Beach Event Lawn.
North Lake Tahoe's Independence Day drone shows have been postponed to Labor Day due to an unseasonable weather forecast.
Aviation forecasts call for winds and wind gusts at flight levels to be significantly higher than allowable limits for the drones to safely fly over Lake Tahoe, and would likely also prohibit traditional pyrotechnic shows in these locations due to their similar wind speed tolerances.
As a reminder to all residents and visitors, pyrotechnic fireworks are not permitted in unincorporated Placer County, and North Tahoe fire restrictions are in effect with ALL open burning and recreational fires prohibited. Learn more at www.ntfire.net.
Incline Village’s drone shows on July 4 are still scheduled as planned and will take place over the middle school ball fields with significantly less exposure to the wind gusts expected to occur along the North Lake Tahoe shoreline. For the most up to date information on the Incline Village celebration and drone show, visit https://link.spamstopshere.net/u/aedeb5ec/7EKZ4oD57BGKNNkxh3soMg?u=http%3A%2F%2Fivcbskyshow.org
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino is partnering with local community organizations to host the “Incline Village Crystal Bay July 4 SkyShow" as well.
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino
The SkyShow will take place at the Incline Middle School Baseball Fields on Monday, July 4 at nightfall. The show is hosted by Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe, Incline Village Crystal Bay Visitors Bureau, the Incline Village General Improvement District, the Incline Village Crystal Bay Business Association, and Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation.
In addition to the drone display, the resort is providing delicious food at its on-site restaurants throughout the holiday, as well as premier staycation opportunities for the long weekend.
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is offering free transit service to the community on its RAPID Lincoln Line (4 p.m. to 8 p.m.) and Route 11 (4 p.m. to midnight) to attend Star Spangled Sparks on Monday, July 4, 2022.
These RTC transit routes will drop event goers off at RTC CENTENNIAL PLAZA in Victorian Square near The Nugget Casino Resort.
Both transit routes also serve RTC 4TH STREET STATION in downtown Reno.
The RTC’s RIDE and FlexRIDE transit services will be on a Sunday schedule on Monday, July 4, 2022, in observance of Independence Day. RTC Regional Connector will not operate.
For route and schedule information, check rtcwashoe.com
The RTC’s administrative offices and RTC Customer Service will also be closed on Monday, July 4, 2022.
Event information and music during the fireworks will once again be broadcast live on KKOH News Talk 780 AM radio.
Celebrate the Fourth of July weekend in spectacular style at Grand Sierra Resort and Casino (GSR) with an incredible firework show, Late Night Swim and an exciting UFC viewing party.
Grand Fireworks Spectacular: July 4
Light up the sky like a firework! Join GSR for the second annual Grand Fireworks Spectacular over Grand Bay beginning at 9:15 p.m. Fun for the entire family, entry is complimentary with the best viewing locations are on the south side of the casino-resort facing Grand Bay and at The Pool.
For more information about Fourth of July at GSR, visit grandsierraresort.com.
In Virginia City, the Fourth of July on the Comstock is open to the public.
Activities include a Fourth of July parade marching down C Street starting at noon on Monday followed by a concert at 6 p.m.
Families can enjoy the patriotic and festive atmosphere with shopping, treats, train rides and more throughout the day.
David John & the Comstock Cowboys will be performing a Free Second Amendment Concert at the Bucket of Blood parking lot.
At dusk, a fireworks show will start.
Throughout the Fourth of July on the Comstock weekend, V&T Railroad will be running its steam trains. For a full schedule, visit online.
