No city does the Fourth of July quite like Las Vegas. The city pulls out all the stops with fireworks displays all over town, events and parades to entertain the family and concerts to get you in the groove. Make the most of this three-day weekend at one of our Haute 5 Fourth of July events. You have Monday to recuperate.
Holiday Spark
When you want to check out the real McCoy, you have to go to one of five Station’s Casinos to see the 4th of July Blast. A nine-minute fireworks show produced by the Gruccis of New York, the masterminds behind fireworks events and past hotel-casino openings in Las Vegas, takes over the night skies at Aliante Station, Green Valley Ranch resort, Fiesta Rancho and Texas Station as a shared location and Red Rock Resort. Get to one of these spots by 8:45 p.m. on Sunday, July 4, to see the biggest display of fireworks in the valley.
Red, White & Tunes
Celebrate Independence Day with family-friendly fun and music at the Springs Preserve on July 3 from 8 to 10 p.m at Red, White & Tunes. The UNLV Community band and barbershop/a cappella quartet Ready or Not perform at the Crossroads Commons Amphitheater at 333 Valley View Blvd. Tickets are $5 for adults and $2 for children ages 6 and older. Children under the age of 5 are free. Family pack tickets are also available for large families. Unfortunately, no fireworks at this event.
Downtown Groove
Join the 102-day promotion of the Fremont Street Experience as the canopied street presents the Summer of the ’70s in downtown Las Vegas. While the fireworks blast off from the roof of the Golden Nugget’s parking garage on July 2 at 10:10 p.m., the festival really kicks off with the Little River Band performing on the 3rd Street Stage on July 3 at 9 p.m. Highway to Hell, an AC/DC tribute band, takes the stage July 4.
Lakeside Barbecue
Enjoy an event for the family hosted by The Village Lake Las Vegas that is packed with activities ranging from face painting, prize giveaways and live entertainment throughout the evening. The fun begins at 2 p.m. July 4 with a fireworks show at 9 p.m. The Stinson Brothers perform a free show lakeside tarting at 6 p.m. The first 3,000 guests will receive a complimentary miniature U.S. flag. While you’re there, check out the barbecues at Auld Dubliner, Sonrisa and Sunset & Vines.
And a Parade
What Fourth of July celebration is complete without a parade? The annual Summerlin Patriotic Parade returns Saturday, July 3, from 9 to 11 a.m. starting at the corner of Hillpointe Road and Hills Center Drive in The Trails Village of Summerlin. Participants travel south toward the Village Center Circle roundabout before heading west on Trailwood Drive and ending at the Trials Village Shopping Center. The parade features more than 60 entries and usually attracts more than 25,000 people.
