JULY FOURTH: Experience light shows around Las Vegas for Independence Day
Just in time for the Fourth of July, the Fremont Street Experience premieres a new light and sound show this week based on Don McLean’s classic 1971 pop song “American Pie.” The show makes its debut at 9 and 11 p.m. July 3 and will be part of the regular
There are several opportunities to catch fireworks around the valley.
ANTHEM HILLS PARK 4TH OF JULY
When: 7-9 p.m., July 4
Where: Anthem Hills Park, Henderson
Cost: Free
More info.: 267-2171
LAS VEGAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY FIREWORKS
When: Gates open at 5 p.m.; racing at 5:45 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m., July 3
Where: Bullring, Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Admission: $15 general admission; $12 senior citizens, military personnel and kids ages 6-12; $9 for children ages 5 and under
More info: 644-4444
When: 7:05 p.m. July 2-3 with fireworks immediately following games
Where: Cashman Field
Admission: $13 general admission
More Info: 798-7825
60TH ANNUAL BOULDER CITY DAMBOREE
When: July 4
Where: Boulder City
Schedule: Pancake breakfast, 7 a.m.; parade, 9 a.m. beginning at Colorado Street and going down Nevada Highway; Damboree ceremonies and midway booths at Broadbent Park beginning at 10 a.m.; festivities from 6-11 p.m. at Veteran’s Memorial Park; and fireworks at Veteran’s Memorial Park at 9 p.m.
More info: Official Web site
DOWNTOWN HENDERSON FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS & CELEBRATION
When: 6-9 p.m., July 4
Where: Henderson Events Plaza and surrounding area
Admission: Free
More Info: 267-2171
JULY 4TH SPECTACULAR
When: Gates open at 4:30 p.m. July 4
Where: Hills Park, Summerlin
Tickets: $25 general admission in advance, $30 at the gate; $20 for children ages 6-12 in advance, $25 at the gate; free for children
More info: 895-2787
CITY OF NORTH LAS VEGAS INDEPENDENCE DAY JUBILEE
When: 6-10 p.m., July 3
Where: Seastrand Park, 6330 Camino Eldorado, at the intersection of Camino Eldorado Blvd. and Centennial Parkway, North Las Vegas.
More info: 633-2650
STATION CASINOS’ LIGHTS OVER VEGAS
When: 9:30 p.m., July 4
Where: Red Rock Resort, Green Valley Ranch, Texas Station, Fiesta Rancho, Sunset Station and Santa Fe Station. The musical tribute can be heard on 96.3 KKLZ-FM, 104.3 KCYE-FM, 102.7 KFRH-FM and 720 KDWN-AM.
Admission: Free