Las Vegas Independence Day Displays

There are Going to Be Fireworks Across the Valley

To celebrate its 30th anniversary, the Summerlin Council Patriotic Parade will feature new floats, along with three popular floats from the past: “Stars and Stripes Forever,” “Visions of Candyland,” and “Ferris Bueller’s Independence Day Off.” The city of Las Vegas’ Wards 4 and 6 will present the “Blast Off in the Basin” in northwest Las Vegas on July 4, and Las Vegas Motor Speedway’s popular “Night of Fire” will offer a post-race fireworks show on July 3. If you don't feel like venturing into traffic and crowds, many of these displays can be viewed from across the valley and most casino shows will start their displays at 9 pm.


Here is a list of some events:


Boulder City

The 76th annual Damboree on July 4 will begin with the Rotary pancake breakfast at 7 a.m. at Bicentennial Park. At 9 a.m., the Boulder City Veterans Flying Group will perform a flyover and the parade will get underway. The parade route will begin at Colorado Street, travel down Nevada Highway to Fifth Street, and end at Broadbent Memorial Park. Veterans Memorial Park will host live music, activities, food trucks, and more, starting at 4 p.m. Parking is $20. Fireworks will launch at 9 p.m. Admission is free.


Buckskin Basin Park

“Blast Off in the Basin,” hosted by the city of Las Vegas’ Wards 4 and 6, will feature fireworks, a DJ, and food trucks at 7 p.m. July 4 in northwest Las Vegas. Admission is free. Attendees may bring water and umbrellas for shade. The main viewing area will be at Buckskin Basin Park, with an additional viewing area at Wayne Bunker Park.


Cowabunga Bay and Cowabunga Canyon

Cowabunga Bay will present fireworks shows at 8:50 p.m. July 4-5 in Henderson, and Cowabunga Canyon will have fireworks at 8:50 p.m. July 3-4. The water parks will also feature DJs, hot dog eating contests, and more, July 3-5 at both locations. Ticket prices vary.


Durango Station Casino

The fireworks show will begin at 9 p.m. July 4. Doors open at 7 p.m. for a viewing party with a DJ at the resort’s Bel-Aire Backyard lawn. Tickets start at $35 for ages 12 and older, and start at $10 for ages 2 to 11.


Green Valley Ranch Resort

The fireworks show will begin at 9 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. for a viewing party with a DJ at the resort’s Backyard area. Tickets start at $35 for ages 12 and older, and start at $10 for ages 2 to 11.


Henderson

The City of Henderson’s Fourth of July celebration will feature live entertainment, activities, food vendors, and more, at 6 p.m. July 4 at Heritage Park. Six One Five Collective will perform at 7:30 p.m. Fireworks are scheduled to start at 9 p.m. Admission is free. Attendees may bring chairs, blankets, picnic baskets, and coolers. The City of Henderson has also partnered with Lake Las Vegas, M Resort, and Green Valley Ranch Resort to launch fireworks from each location at 9 p.m.


Las Vegas Ballpark

The Las Vegas Aviators take on the Oklahoma City Baseball Club at 7:05 p.m. July 2 and 6:05 p.m. July 3 at the Las Vegas Ballpark. Ticket prices vary. A fireworks show will follow the games.


Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Gates open at 5 p.m. July 3 for the Night of Fire at the Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Featuring stock car racing and post-race fireworks. Tickets start at $15, and will increase on race day. Ages 12 and younger are free.


Red Rock Resort

The fireworks show will begin at 9 p.m. July 4. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. for a viewing party with a DJ at the Sandbar pool. Tickets start at $35 for ages 12 and older, and start at $10 for ages 2 to 11.


Sphere

The Sphere Fourth of July Celebration will feature a new Exosphere show at 9:30 p.m. and 11:40 p.m. July 4. The Sphere will also be launching XO Stream, the official livestream of the Exosphere that will be available online, and XO Audio, custom audio synced to content on the Exosphere.


Summerlin

The 30th annual Summerlin Council Patriotic Parade will feature military and veterans' groups, floats, balloons, performances, and more, starting at 9 a.m. July 4. The parade route will begin at Hillpointe Road and Hills Center Drive, travel south to Village Center Circle, before turning west on Trailwood Drive and ending near the corner of Trailwood Drive and Spring Gate Lane.

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