If you are looking for a way to get out in the community and celebrate the Fourth of July this year, here are some events happening in and around our area. 

FOURTH OF JULY EVENTS:

In Reno, events kick off with an all-day Independence Day celebration at Wingfield Park and the Reno Riverwalk.

Starting at 10 a.m., you can enjoy The Great American Craft Fair, with over 100 artesian handmade artists and vendors.

In conjunction with Reno Artown, Patriotism in the Park will showcase live patriotic concerts and performances from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., followed by a fireworks showcase at dusk. 

Everyone is welcome, enjoy the day listen to live music, grab a bite to eat on the many food and beverage trucks, and enjoy other American classics that will fill both City Plaza and West Street Plaza.

Office Closures for Fourth of July Holiday

Many government offices will be closed in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. 

Reno

What better way to celebrate America than with its favorite pastime?

Presented by 2News Nevada, Greater Nevada Field will be hosting the City of Reno Independence Day fireworks show following the Reno Aces vs. Sacramento River Cats game. 

The game begins at 6:35 p.m., an extended fireworks show immediately following the game is presented by 2News Nevada in partnership with others. 

2 News Nevada Morning Anchor Kyle Lowder will sing "God Bless America" during the seventh inning stretch.

Grand Sierra Resort 

GSR is hosting an Independence Day celebration with a fireworks display over the Grand Bay Lake.

Guests can enjoy a BBQ pool party and watch the fireworks over Grand Bay from the pool.

Admission is $25 per adult and $10 per child (12 and under) at the door. Hotel guests enter for Free.

Pool opens at 11 a.m., BBQ is at 6 p.m. and the fireworks will begin at 9:15 p.m. 

Additional viewing is available from the parking lot free of charge and subject to availability. 

Damonte Ranch 

Enjoy the celebration this Fourth of July with the Damonte Ranch fireworks.

Fireworks will be released at around 9:15 p.m. at the dirt lot, the future site of Downtown Damonte. 

“We are thrilled to be able to again present the 4th of July fireworks display for not only the Damonte Ranch residents to enjoy, but the entire Truckee Meadows,” said Teresa Di Loreto of the Di Loreto Companies and Challenger Real Estate Services.

There will be no public access to the site and please follow the traffic restriction and lane closures in and around Damonte Ranch and the Downtown Damonte location.

Sparks 

The Nugget Casino Resort is holding its 24th annual Star-Spangled Sparks, the largest fireworks show in northern Nevada, on July 4th, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. with a fireworks show at approximately 9:30 p.m.

Local singer Melissa Dahir will perform the National Anthem prior to the fireworks. 

This year's free event is happening at Victorian Square and will offer live entertainment, festival booths, shopping, a kid’s area, street foods, and more. 

On-street and garage parking in and around Victorian Square will be in extremely short supply. Consider public transportation or the event shuttle. 

A free park and ride shuttle service begins pickups starting at at 6 p.m.

The free shuttle service will pick up in two locations: The Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center Parking Lot at 1350 N. Wells Avenue in Reno and The Sparks Christian Fellowship lot at 510 Greenbrae Drive at the corner of Greenbrae Drive and 4th Street in Sparks.

Shuttles will drop off before the fireworks and pick-up after the fireworks at the RTC Centennial Plaza station on Victorian Square. 

In addition to the free shuttle services, The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is offering free transit service on the Lincoln Line from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Route 11 from 4 p.m. to midnight on Thursday, July 4 for the Star Spangled Sparks Fourth of July fireworks celebration at The Nugget Casino Resort.

“This is a fantastic opportunity for families to celebrate the holiday and save on parking,” said Jim Gee, Public Transportation Director for RTC.

“Plus we’re always excited to introduce people to Washoe’s growing transit system.”

Event information, including updates on possible wind delays and music during the fireworks will be broadcast live on KKOH News Talk 780 AM radio.

Updates on the event and any wind delays will also be posted on the Nugget Casino Resort's Facebook and Instagram page. 

Note: Dogs, barbecues, tents and glass bottles are not permitted on Victorian Square during special events according to Sparks City ordinance.

Pyramid Lake

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 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. next to the Marina at 2500 Lakeview Drive, Sutcliffe. Ranger station hours will be extended for the upcoming Fourth of July weekend.

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: 1000 Smoke Shop Cir, Wadsworth, NV from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• NIXON store: 50 NV-447, Nixon, NV from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m
• ​MARINA location: 2500 Sutcliff Loop Rd, Sutcliffe, NV from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Fireworks are only permitted to be fired at the following beaches: Indian Head Rock Beach, Wino Beach, Sandhole Beach, Rawhide Beach and Blockhouse Beach with a valid PLPT fireworks permit. 

Fireworks are allowed from dusk to midnight, at the above 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 violate any of the rules/regulations listed on the PLT Fireworks permit, you may be asked to leave Pyramid Lake.

Pets are allowed at your own risk and all dogs must be leashed. 

Carson City 

For the first time in 33 years, the Carson City Fourth of July fireworks display will not be held at Mills Park. 

The 2024 fireworks display will be held at the Eagle Valley Golf Course, located at 3999 Centennial Park Drive, at approximately 9:30 p.m.

The show is being presented by Nevada Rural Counties Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), weather permitting. 

This year's ticketed Fourth of July celebration includes a golf tournament, a dinner and a VIP Fireworks viewing option. 

Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.nevadaruralrsvp.org, scan the QR Code, or by contacting Molly Walt at (775) 687-4680.

“Starting July 5 of last year, I started looking for a new staging site,” Walt said. “The site that I was looking for was one that could accommodate eight and 10-inch mortars because those are the ‘wow’ factor. You need a large amount of land for the staging site. We exhausted every location that could possibly keep it closer to Mills Park.”

The city also wanted to keep the fireworks display near Mills Park since people enjoy using the park during the day for picnics leading up to the fireworks.

While entrance to the golf course for the viewing does require a ticket, Walt says she expects people will still be able to see the fireworks from all around. Walt said at this time, Carson City Parks and Recreation will not be opening Centennial Park to the public for the fireworks.

Although, RSVP is offering a ticketed VIP dinner and fireworks viewing from the golf course itself.

It was confirmed Monday, June 24, that The Carson City Parks and Recreation Department will be opening a portion of Centennial Park Drive and the lower fields of Centennial Park as an additional option for the public to view the fireworks display. 

The gates to the lower fields will be open at 7 .p.m. 

Planning ahead and carpooling have been suggested as parking in the area will be limited.

There is no parking allowed along areas of Centennial Park Drive, but a portion of Heritage Way will be open for parking and public viewing.

No parking of any kind will be allowed in the fallout zone and along Centennial Park Drive for the public's safety. 

Trailers, RVS and camping are prohibited.

Open flames, glass bottles are any pets are prohibited from the park for the event. 

 Gardnerville 

The Town of Gardnerville will hold its second run of the “We Run This Town” series on July 4.

The Annual Freedom 5K Run for the Wreath will be held at Heritage Park. There will be prizes for the best patriotic costumes.

Make it an all-day event and stay to enjoy the annual Carson Valley Pops in the Park Patriotic concert presented by the Town Gardnerville starting at 11:30 a.m.

Genoa

The Town of Genoa invites you to their Americana Celebration at the Mormon Station State Historic Park on July 4th

The free event begins with the Children's and Pet Parade beginning at 10:30 a.m.   

Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a fun day in the sun, a day filled with live music, games and much more. 

Minden

Virginia City is putting on a pure Americana celebration for Independence Day. 

The streets of downtown will be decked out in red, white and blue for their annual parade that begins at 12 noon.

Beginning at 6 p.m. there will be a Comstock Cowboys Second Amendment Concert at the Bucket of Blood.

The all-day celebration will be filled with live music, festive foods, old-west shootouts, train rides, shopping, auctions and raffles and American Spirit throughout.  

After dark, fireworks will spray across the skies above the small mountain town at around 8:30 p.m.

Fernley

The City of Fernley celebrates its 50^th Independence Day celebration. 

It begins with a pancake breakfast sponsored by the Fernley Masonic Lodge #34 (proudly serving Fernley for 100 years) beginning at 7 a.m. at 40 East Street.

Followed by their annual parade down Main Street that begins at 10 a.m.

The parade will start at the light at 95A and Main Street, and end at Lois Lane. 

The rest of the day is all family-friendly fun and games, a classic car show, greased pig contest. 

They will end the night with a fireworks display “All for Our Country”.

Fallon

The City of Fallon is celebrating Independence Day in Downtown Fallon with a parade, followed by a Maine Street Block Party concluding with a fireworks display. 

The festivities kick off with the parade at 10 a.m., with the block party going until 2 p.m. 

The Block Party includes annual bed races, a pie baking and window decorating contest, a firetruck sprinkler and so much more.

Ely

The White Pine community is celebrating this year with a Red, White Pine, and Blue Independence Day weekend festival.

The festival begins on Wednesday, July 3 and continues through Saturday, July 6.

Events include art shows, scavenger hunts, a historic downtown parade, free breakfasts and more. The full schedule is listed below:

Thursday, July 4

• Downtown Ely – White Pine Main Street Small Business Bingo ($10 purchase) – All day event
• Bristlecone Convention Center – Community Breakfast – 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
• Ely Art Bank – Downtown Ely Past, Present, Future – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• McGill – McGill Pool is Open – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Downtown Ely – Independence Day the Ely Way Parade – 11 a.m.
• Broadbent Park – White Pine Chamber of Commerce Concert – 12 p.m.
• Broadbent Park – EVFD Cornhole Tournament – 12:30 p.m.
• Broadbent Park – Slip N’ Slide sponsored by KDSS – 1 p.m.
• Broadbent Park – Kids Games sponsored by KDSS – 1 p.m.
• Broadbent Park – Bounce Houses provided by Melissa Spear – 1 p.m.
• Ely, Nevada Northern Railway – Steam Train to Robinson Canyon – 1 p.m.
• Ely, Outpost Bar – Horseshoe Tournament – 2 p.m.
• Ely, Nevada Northern Railway – Fireworks Express – 6:30 p.m.
• White Pine Golf Course – Fireworks presented by Great Basin Pyrotechnics – 9 p.m.
• Ely, Outpost Bar – Afterparty w/drink specials & karaoke – after fireworks

 Friday, July 5

• Downtown Ely – White Pine Main Street Small Business Bingo ($10 purchase) – All day event
• Ely, Iceplant Canyon – Great Basin Trails Alliance Morning Social Bike Ride – 9 a.m.
• Ely Art Bank – Downtown Ely Past, Present, Future – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Ely – Ely Renaissance Village is Open – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Desert Rose Ceramics – Raku Pottery Making – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Ely – Open House Tours of St. Bartholomew Episcopal Church, Centennial Fine Arts Building, & Masonic Lodge – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Ely, Outpost Bar – Cornhole Tournament – 2 p.m.
• Comins Lake – White Pine Yacht Club happy hour – 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Ely, Outpost Bar – free concert featuring Beautiful Losers and The Watermen – 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Ely, Nevada Northern Railway – Steam Train to Robinson Canyon – 4:30 p.m.
• Ely, Ward Mountain – Great Basin Trails Alliance evening shuttle drops – 5 p.m.
• Ely Art Bank – Cindy Havenstrite Art Show – 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

 Saturday, July 6

• Downtown Ely – KDSS presents Race to Lagoon Field Day $1200 in Lagoon Tickets as Prizes – 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Downtown Ely – White Pine Main Street Small Business Bingo ($10 purchase) – All day event
• Taproot – Bloody Mary & Mimosa Bar – 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
• Ely, Iceplant Canyon – Great Basin Trails Alliance Morning Social Bike Ride – 9 a.m.
• Ely Art Bank – Downtown Ely Past, Present, Future – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Desert Rose Ceramics – Raku Pottery Making – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Broadbent Park – barbecue presented by WPC Sheriff’s Employee Association – 12 p.m.
• Broadbent Park – Slip N’ Slide – 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Broadbent Park – bounce house presented by Boys and Girls Club – 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Ely, Nevada Northern Railway – Steam Train to Robinson Canyon – 1 p.m.
• Ely VFW Post – Darts Tournament – 2 p.m.
• Ely Art Bank – Cindy Havenstrite Art Show – 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Ely, Outpost Bar – Pool Tournament – 5 p.m.
• Broadbent Park – movie in the park presented by KDSS refreshments provided by Taproot – 8 p.m.
• Ely, Outpost Bar – karaoke – 8 p.m.
• White Pine County Golf Course – Night Sky Golf Tournament – TBA

 Graeagle

2024 marks the 50th Celebration of Independence Day in Graeagle. 

The weekend-long celebration begins on July 5th through July 7.

Festivities include the following: 

Friday, July 5

• Nevada Gun Fighters Show
• The Don Clark Celebration Concert, Music by Decoy from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Herb Rowe Park.

Saturday, July 6

• Cornhole Tournament 
  
• Old-Fashioned Day in The Park at Herb Rowe Park   https://graeaglefireworks.org/day-in-the-park/
• Aerial Fireworks Show Over The Mill Pond at dusk (about 9:30 pm)

Sunday, July 7

• Graeagle Fire Department’s Pancake Breakfast - https://graeaglefireworks.org/pancake-breakfast/
• The parade starting at 1 p.m. from Goldridge to Downtown Graeagle
• Old-Fashioned Day in the Park Celebration held at Herb Rowe Park - https://graeaglefireworks.org/day-in-the-park/
• Graeagle Independence Day Show & Shine Car Show, located at the soccer fields at Iroqois Trail from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. 
  

Truckee 

Begin your 4th of July celebration with a free pancake breakfast at Truckee Fire Station #92 located at 11473 Donner Pass Rd from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 

Followed by the Firecracker Mile that begins at Fire Station 92, where runners of all levels (family friendly) toe the line with staggered starts for a mile run that follows the parade route from 9:40 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Enjoy the Truckee Parade in Downtown Truckee from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

Then for residents only starting at 9 a.m.,  West End Beach opens for an all-day celebration festivities include: 

Attending the 4th of July Celebration at West End Beach? Get excited for a full day of fun with music, games, and feel-good summer vibes all day. Here's the full schedule:

• 9:00 am Beach Opens
• 1:30 pm Music - Nomads
• 1:30 pm Egg Toss
• 2:00 pm Tug of War
• 2:30 pm 3-legged Races
• 3:00 pm Music - Steel Sparrows
• 3:00 pm Sack Races
• 4:00 pm Pie Eating
• 4:30 pm Music - Wild Ginger
• 5:00 pm Hula Hoops
• 6:00 pm Music - Down The Rabbit Hole
• 8:00 pm Music -  Blues Monsters

The finale Fireworks show from West End Beach, Donner Lake will begin at 9:30 p.m. (West End Beach access is only open to Truckee-Donner Recreation and Parks District residents).

Fireworks are visible from around the lake and nearby trails, so there are many ways to watch if you are not a resident.

Very limited roadside parking will be available along Donner Pass Road.

Incline Village Crystal Bay

Incline Village and Crystal Bay will celebrate Independence Day with this year’s theme “Local Heroes 4^th of July Celebration”. 

The weekend-long celebration begins on July 2 with the North Lake Tahoe Fire Department raising the flag in awareness, followed by a pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. 

Immediately followed with the Local Heroes Parade alongside the Kid’s Bike Parade until 11 a.m.

After the parade, families can enjoy a day of playing carnival games and all the arts and crafts vendors at the community fair until 3 p.m.

On July 3, the day begins with local athletes competing in a Highlander Pride Basketball tournament, starting at 9 a.m. 

Followed by the Veterans Recognition Lunch, where veterans can eat for free. 

In the evening, you can enjoy the Tahoe Symphony perform the 19^th annual Red, White & Tahoe Blue, again veterans can attend for free.

The night concludes with a public flag retirement ceremony, where guests can bring old, worn-out American flags to be retired respectfully by custom of burning.

On July 4, the morning begins with the annual Aspen Grove Veterans Club Pancake Breakfast will take place from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The whole day is an Independence Day celebration that goes from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Incline Village Crystal Bay will debut a new way to celebrate the 4th of July this year, with a drone ‘SkyShow’ lighting up the night sky in celebration of America.

Viewing location: Incline Middle School Fields – #1 & #2. Visit: ivcbskyshow.com

Tahoe City

Tahoe City Downtown Association will once again host a drone light show on Lake Tahoe on July 4. 

This year they are thrilled to announce the drone show will feature 300 drones, the largest drone light shows ever done at Lake Tahoe, from Sky Elements. The drone show will begin at 9:30 p.m.   

“We are incredibly excited to join forces with Sky Elements to bring this remarkable drone show to Lake Tahoe,” said Katie Biggers, Executive Director of Tahoe City Downtown Association. “By reinventing the 4th of July celebration, we aim to offer a unique and memorable experience for our community and guests. Sky Elements’ expertise and creative approach perfectly align with our vision, and we can’t wait to see the show light up the night.”

“We are honored to collaborate with Tahoe City to present our drone light show for the 4th of July at Lake Tahoe,” said Kyle Pivnick, Tahoe Local, and head of business development with Sky Elements.

“We’ve spent hours creating the perfect show for the community, and our animation team is hard at work bringing each moment to life. We are excited to showcase the beauty of Lake Tahoe in an entirely new way, creating lasting memories for all who can make it out to enjoy the show”

While the celebration's full schedule is still in the works, it is expected to be an all-day event from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event will include food, drinks, and assorted activities on Commons Beach and throughout the town

Another website showed the schedule as the following line-up of activities and entertainment throughout the day, including:

• 12 noon to 2 p.m. - Lazar
• 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Face Painting and Temporary Tattoos
• 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Disco Terrorist
• 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Bubble Show and Hula Hoops
• 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. -  Funksalot
• 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. -  Face Paint
• 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. - Zebuel
• 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. - All Good Funk Alliance
• 9:15 p.m. - LED Laser and Glow Show 
• 9:30 p.m. - Tahoe City Drone Show
• 9:45 p.m. - Closing DJ and Announcements
• 10 p.m. - 4th of July Celebrations Conclude

 South Lake Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe will begin the day with its annual parade starting promptly at 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., on Thursday, July 4.

The parade takes place along U.S. Highway 50 heading westbound from Ski Run Blvd. to Al Tahoe Blvd.  The city advises that traffic will be heavy and suggests using public forms of transportation or biking or walking.

The “Lights on the Lake” annual fireworks show is recognized as one of the country’s top five Fourth of July weekend celebrations according to The American Pyrotechnics Association.  

The spectacular fireworks show off the water is scheduled to begin around 9:45 p.m. 

The fireworks extravaganza will pair musical sounds of American classics and today’s top hits to executed pyrotechnics broadcast live from KRLT-FM.

Besides viewing from a boat, the top spots for the 9:45 p.m. show include Nevada Beach, Timber Cove Beach, Lakeview Commons, and Van Sickle Bi-State Park.

Area officials advise viewers to plan ahead, and consider alternative modes of transportation and take all trash/belongings when the show concludes.

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Statistically most animals fear fireworks, making them more likely to run away or injure themselves.

A local dog daycare, Camp Bow Wow's animal health and behavior expert has offered some tips on how you can help keep your pets safe during this holiday, see the attached flyer:

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