The Las Vegas Philharmonic performs at Hills Park on July 4, 2005. Photo by Jeff Scheid.

With Independence Day falling on a Tuesday this year, the holiday is shaping up to be one long weekend of activities.

• The 12th Annual Red, White and Boom Festival will feature two days of entertainment and activities Monday and Tuesday from 4 to 11 p.m. at Desert Breeze Park, 8275 Spring Mountain Road.

Social Distortion is slated to perform Monday, along with Flogging Molly, Seether, Saving Jane, Hawthorne Heights and local band Fletch.

Train will headline Tuesday, with performances from Blue October, Ne-Yo, Colin Hay, Jacks Mannequin and local band Away Station.

The event also will have a carnival with games and exhibitions and food and beverage vendors.

Tuesday will feature a 20-minute fireworks display at 9 p.m.

Tickets are $17.50 per day in advance, $22 the day of the event and a $30 two-day pass also is available for advanced purchase only. A limited number of two-day VIP passes -- which include special seating and parking, an air-conditioned area, free food and discounted beverages -- are available for $150 each. Children 12 and younger are admitted free.

Tickets are available at Ticketmaster outlets.

No carry-in food, beverages or chairs are allowed. Blankets and one bottle of water per person are permitted. Parking is available at Desert Breeze Park or across Spring Mountain Road at the soccer complex.

• The Las Vegas Philharmonic once again will present its Star Spangled Spectacular at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Hills Park, 9002 Hillpointe Road. Gates open at 4:30.

The Philharmonic, under music director Harold Weller and associate conductor Richard McGee, will perform patriotic tunes and marches. The finale, starting with the "1812 Overture," will include a full fireworks show.

Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the gate. Tickets for children 6-12 are $10 in advance and $15 at the gate. Children 5 and younger are admitted free. Admission to the VIP pavilion -- which features a full buffet, wine and soft drinks -- is $90. Tickets are available at 895-2787.

• The Las Vegas 51s will host the Tucson Sidewinders, the Triple-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, Saturday and Monday with fireworks following both games at Cashman Field, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North.

The action starts at 7:05 p.m. both days. Tickets are $12 for each game.

• The 58th annual Boulder City Damboree will take place Tuesday in Boulder City.

The Rotary pancake breakfast will take place at 7 a.m. in Bicentennial Park; a parade down Nevada Way will begin at 9 a.m.; a flyover by planes from Nellis Air Force Base will happen at 9:05; Damboree ceremonies, including the parade trophy presentation, will take place at 11 a.m.; and entertainment in Central Park will start at 11:30 a.m.

In the afternoon, games and contests will start at 2 p.m., and the Damboree celebration will continue at Veterans Memorial Park from 6 to 11 p.m.

Entertainment will start at 7 p.m., and a fireworks show at Veterans Memorial Park will start at 9. More entertainment will follow the fireworks until 11 p.m.

Admission is free.

• The Stratosphere's fireworks and pool party will take place Sunday at 2000 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

The Independence Pool Party runs from 7 to 10 p.m. on the Stratosphere's pool and recreation deck on the eighth floor of the Premier room tower.

Admission is $49.99 per person (21 and older) and includes food and drinks. Tickets are $25 for ages 12 to 20.

Fireworks start at 9 p.m.

• Henderson will host a Fourth of July fireworks and holiday celebration from 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday at Anthem Hills Park, 2256 N. Reunion Drive, and Morrell Park, 500 Harris St.

There will be music, activities, attractions and food concessions, plus fireworks at 9 p.m.

Free continuous shuttle buses are available to and from each park. No barbecuing, glass bottles, sparklers or fireworks are permitted.

Admission is free.

• Summerlin's Fourth of July Patriotic Parade will begin at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the corner of Hillpointe Road and Hills Center Drive in Summerlin.

The parade will feature floats, bands, dance performers, cars and other decorated vehicles, dignitaries and local mascots. The Scintas will be on hand to perform at the close of the event.

Admission is free.

• Caesars Palace and the Las Vegas Hilton will be shooting off fireworks at private events Saturday and Tuesday, respectively. Both will go off between 9 and 9:30 p.m.

• Primm Valley Resort and Casino will feature live music and fireworks at dusk Monday. Admission to this event is free.