Henderson, east side Fourth of July fireworks shows set to light up the sky

As the Fourth of July approaches, View Neighborhood Newspapers gathered events planned throughout Henderson, Boulder City and Las Vegas. For additional valleywide celebrations, visit viewnews.com.

CITY OF HENDERSON

The city of Henderson is scheduled to host its annual Fourth of July celebration from 6 to 9 p.m. July 4 at Mission Hills Park, 551 E. Mission Drive.

The event is set to include concessions and live performances. An 18-minute fireworks show is set for 9 p.m.

“Our family-friendly event has that small-town spirit that makes Henderson so unique,” said Mayor Andy Hafen. “Henderson’s Fourth of July celebration is an opportunity to come together as neighbors, celebrate our nation’s heritage and enjoy some of the best fireworks in the valley.”

Parking is scheduled to be available at Foothill High School, 800 College Drive. A complimentary shuttle is set to provide transportation from the school to the park starting at 5:30 p.m.

Glass containers, alcohol, sparklers, fireworks, barbecues and pets are prohibited at the event. Visit tinyurl.com/pefzwyl.

STATION CASINOS FIREWORKS BLAST

Station Casinos plans its We Love Locals July 4th Fireworks Blast show at 9 p.m. July 4 at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. The nine-minute fireworks show is set to be produced by the Grucci’s of New York. Visit sclv.com.

YANKEE DOODLE AT THE POOL

The city of Las Vegas plans a variety of Yankee Doodle at the Pool events July 2.

Activities are scheduled from noon to 4 p.m. at the Carlos L. Martinez & Darrio J. Hall Family Pool, 889 N. Pecos Road; the Municipal Pool, 431 E. Bonanza Road; the Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive; and the Garside Pool, 250 S. Torrey Pines Drive.

Activities are also planned from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Doolittle Pool, 1950 N. J St., and 4 to 8 p.m. at the Baker Pool, 1100 E. St. Louis Ave.

The cost is $2 for children 4 to 17 and seniors 50 or older and $3 for adults 18 to 49. Children 3 or younger are free. Call 702-229-6309.

BOULDER CITY ANNUAL DAMBOREE CELEBRATION

Boulder City is scheduled to host its 67th annual Damboree Celebration starting at 7 a.m. July 4.

The event started as a way to gather funds for fireworks, according to Patricia Sullivan, recreation program coordinator.

“It started with a beauty contest. The ladies in the beauty contest helped raise the funds to pay for the firework show,” she said. “Shortly after, the parade started, and then the activities in the parks developed.”

The daylong event is scheduled to start with a pancake breakfast at Bicentennial Park, 1100 Colorado St.

A flyover by the Boulder City Veterans Flying Group is scheduled at 9 a.m. to kick off a parade, which is set to start at Colorado Street, head down Nevada Highway to Fifth Street and end at Sixth Street and Avenue B.

Games, food and entertainment are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Broadbent Memorial Park, 1301 Fifth St.

Festivities from 6 to 11 p.m. are set to be moved to Veterans Memorial Park, 1650 Buchanan Blvd., with a 20- to 30-minute fireworks show scheduled for 9 p.m.

“We typically have about 8,000 to 10,000 people watch the fireworks in the area,” Sullivan said. “What’s so phenomenal about the fireworks is that you’re so close that you feel like they’re right on top of you.”

No personal fireworks, pets or glass containers are allowed in the parks. Sullivan recommend that people be prepared for hot weather. Visit bcnv.org/351/damboree-celebration.

FIREWORKS ON THE STRIP

Fireworks on the Strip are planned for 9 p.m. at the Stratosphere, 2000 Las Vegas Blvd. South, and for 9:15 p.m. at Caesars Palace, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

The rock band 311 is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. July 3 and 4 at Mandalay Bay Beach, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Fireworks are expected to follow both performances. Tickets start at $55. Visit mandalaybay.com/entertainment.

SENIOR CENTER BARBECUE

A Red, White & Blue Barbecue is planned for 11:30 a.m. July 9 at the Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, for those 50 or older.

The event is set to include barbecued chicken, potato salad and peach cobbler. Admission is $5 and must be paid in advance. Call 702-229-6454

LAKE LAS VEGAS

Lake Las Vegas plans its Independence Day celebration at 4 p.m. July 4 in its village, 30 Strada Di Villaggio.

The celebration is scheduled to include live music, food, kids’ activities and more. Fireworks are planned for 9 p.m. Visit lakelasvegas.com/events.

To reach Henderson View reporter Caitlyn Belcher, email cbelcher@viewnews.com or call 702-383-0403. Find her on twitter: @caitlynbelcher.