A parade, fireworks and plenty of other Independence Day celebrations are taking place across the valley today.
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Workers from the New York-based Fireworks by Grucci were hard at work Tuesday building four identical fireworks shows presented by Station Casinos across the valley.
Due to a possible rise in smoke levels from Fourth of July fireworks and barbecues, Clark County on Tuesday issued an air quality advisory for Wednesday through Thursday.
First Friday in the 18b Arts District downtown is slated to run from 6 to 11 p.m. The event is set to feature a 40-by-6-foot Freedom Wall at Casino Center and Charleston boulevards, where people can express themselves on a blank canvas. The Kids Zone, near Casino Center Boulevard and Colorado Avenue, is expected to include live entertainment, a dance competition, a petting zoo and more. The event is also scheduled to be streamed live through Evinar on the First Friday Facebook page, facebook.com/firstfridaylasvegas.
Art classes are open across the Las Vegas Valley in a variety of mediums and catering to a variety of age groups. Art From the Heart, an artist co-op and gallery at 4020 N. Tenaya Way, offers daily classes.
Summerlin-area author Morrie Greenberg served as a school principal, a teacher and as an English-social studies consultant for the Los Angeles Unified School District. Greenberg tapped his history background to write the two-part book “American Adventures: True Stories From America’s Past.” The first volume shares stories from 1770 to 1870, and the second takes readers from 1870 to the present .
Residents can celebrate Independence Day with free admission from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday at all Clark County outdoor pools and water parks. Children 8 or younger must be accompanied by an adult at pools, and no alcohol or glass containers are allowed. Participating pool locations include: Cambridge Water Park, 3930 Cambridge St., 735-1664; Desert Breeze Water Park, 8275 W. Spring Mountain Road, 455-7798; Hollywood Water Park, 1550 S. Hollywood Blvd., 455-8508; Paradise Water Park, 4775 S. McLeod Drive, 455-8541; Parkdale Water Park, 3200 Ferndale St. 455-7523; Sunrise Pool, 2240 Linn Lane, 455-7610; Walnut Water Park, 3075 Walnut Road, 455-8422; and Whitney Pool, 5700 E. Missouri Ave., 455-8529. Admission will also be free from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hollywood Skate Park, 1650 S. Hollywood Blvd. Parents or guardians must sign waivers before children may enter the park. Helmets are available for rent at the park. Visit clarkcountynv.gov.
The North Las Vegas Independence Day Jubilee is scheduled from 6 to 9:30 p.m. today at James Seastrand Park, 6330 Camino Eldorado. Gates are to open at 5 p.m. Admission is $4 per person. Advance wristbands are on sale at five for $15. Limited parking is available near the intersection of Revere Street and Centennial Parkway. This year’s event is to include a fireworks display, a kids corner and teen zone and live entertainment from Franky Perez and Sleepy Brown. Pets, glass bottles, umbrellas and umbrella chairs, personal fireworks, tents, tables and portable grills are prohibited. Call 633-2650 or visit cityofnorthlasvegas.com.