The United States of America celebrated its 243rd birthday Wednesday and Las Vegas joined in the celebration with parades, barbecues and plenty of fireworks.
July 4th
Mike Sullivan will tell you he has pyrotechnics in his blood, suggesting his heart might be pumping a bit faster than usual as he adds several hundred pounds of explosives to the already overwhelming display in the Las Vegas Valley skies on the night of July 4th.
Caesars Palace presented a 13½ minute fireworks show at 9:20 p.m. As part of Independence Day festivities, the resort offered carnival games, foosball, a bocce ball court and drink specials.
Fire, police and elected officials announced an enforcement initiative targeting those who buy and use illegal fireworks.
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