Las Vegas area fireworks events
July 1, 2012 - 12:10 pm
Here are some of the Independence Day events featuring fireworks scheduled in the valley.
Tuesday
■ An Independence Day Jubilee at James Seastrand Park, 6330 Camino Eldorado, North Las Vegas, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. will feature children's activities, music and fireworks. Gates open at 5 p.m. Admission is $4, but wristbands are available in advance at five for $15 (633-2650).
■ Gates open at 5 p.m. at the Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 7000 Las Vegas Blvd. North, for the "Night of Fire," which will feature NASCAR-sanctioned stock car racing and other events starting at 7 p.m. Fireworks are scheduled for 10:15 p.m. Adult admission is $15 in advance and $20 on the day of the show; $15 for seniors and active military with ID; $8 for ages 6 to 14; and free for children 5 and younger (644-4444)
Wednesday
■ Games, food, fireworks and music are scheduled from 6 to 11 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, 1650 Buchanan Blvd., as part of the Boulder City Damboree (parking is $10). Fireworks will begin at 9 p.m. Free admission (293-9256)
■ Fireworks and activities, including music and food trucks, are scheduled from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at Knickerbocker Park in Providence, 10695 Dorrell Lane. Fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m. Free admission. (216-2020).
■ A Fourth of July celebration will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at Mission Hills Park, 551 E. Mission Drive, Henderson. Entertainment will include music, a Battle of the Bands competition and an 18-minute fireworks show. Admission is free, and the fireworks show will begin at 9 p.m. Beginning at 5:30 p.m., shuttle service will be available at Foothill High School, 800 College Drive (HendersonLive.com).
■ The Las Vegas 51s will offer a fireworks show after the team's game with the Tucson Padres. The game begins at 7:05 p.m. at Cashman Field, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Tickets are $17.50 to $25.25 (798-7825; LV51.com).
■ Station Casinos will offer fireworks by Grucci after 9 p.m. at: Aliante Station, 7300 Aliante Parkway, North Las Vegas; Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway, Henderson; Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd.; Fiesta Rancho, 2400 N. Rancho Drive; and Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane, North Las Vegas.