July 4 event features fireworks, entertainment

For a spectacular fireworks show and views of the Las Vegas Valley, Knickerbocker Park in the Providence master-planned community will be the site of a fun Independence Day celebration. The free event will feature the crowd-pleasing Tony Marques Band, contests and more, beginning at 6 p.m. and culminating with fireworks at 9:15 p.m.

The park’s design and northwest Las Vegas site provide a great vantage point overlooking the city. Knickerbocker Park is at 10695 Dorrell Lane in the northwest.

Last year’s inaugural event was such a huge success with approximately 5,000 people that sponsors, the Providence master-planned community, Pyrotecnico and the Providence Master Homeowners Association, are presenting it again.

Event attendees are invited to bring picnic baskets, chairs and coolers. Various food and treat options will be available for purchase. No alcohol or glass is permitted in the park.

Pyrotecnico, one of the country’s most creative fireworks display, pyrotechnics and special effects companies, is creating the special Fourth of July show. The 15-minute extravaganza will incorporate a variety of multicolor, pattern, color-changing and special effects shells and barrages to the music of traditional and contemporary patriotic songs, along with some pop music favorites. Some of the songs are “Little Pink Houses,” “Courtesy of The Red White and Blue,” “American Soldier,” “Proud to Be an American” and “The Star Spangled Banner.”

Tony Marques has a new band. Since debuting in February, this highly energetic, crowd-interactive band is drawing packed houses. Marques’ impressive list of accomplishments includes performances at Las Vegas’ National Finals Rodeo, Professional Bull Riders and NASCAR events, and opening for Jason Aldean, Cagle, Charlie Daniels and countless others.

Contests for all ages will be held with details and sign-up forms at the Providence Master Homeowners Association table. Prizes will be awarded to top winners.

Attendees are encouraged to bring new and gently used books for Spread the Word Nevada. The nonprofit organization promotes literacy to make it possible for all children in Nevada to experience the magic of books. Spread the Word Nevada representatives will be selling red, white and blue glow-in-the-dark necklaces and bracelets for donations.