When it comes to America’s birthday, the Battle Born State knows how to party. No matter where you find yourself in Nevada on the 4th of July, odds are you’ll be surrounded by freedom festivities and massive fireworks displays lighting up some of the darkest skies in the Lower 48. Ready to celebrate? Check out this roundup of Independence Day events happening throughout the state.
Fireworks by Boat, Rail, and Air
Watch the skies above Lake Tahoe come booming to life while aboard an iconic paddle wheeler. The M.S. Dixie II 4th of July Dinner Cruise features a three-course meal, a glass of champagne, and music from a live band. Both South Lake Tahoe and North Lake Tahoe will put on fireworks and drone shows, and each community has plenty of additional holiday events for the whole family.
In southern Nevada, Laughlin River Tours’ 4th of July Dinner Cruise will take guests along the Colorado River for dazzling fireworks views accompanied by sumptuous cuisine, champagne, and a DJ. Whether on the water or along the Laughlin River Walk, everyone will be able to experience the city’s extraordinary Rockets Over The River show.
Travel Nevada Pro Tip
Pack it in, pack it out! Lake Tahoe’s beaches are extra popular for the 4th of July, so be sure you’re only leaving footprints behind. Locals and visitors alike can also partake in the Keep Tahoe Red, White, and Blue Beach Clean-Up on July 5.
Prefer to ride the rails? Climb about Nevada Northern Railway’s Fourth of July Train and journey up the hill toward the Ruth Mining District before stopping at a perfect vantage point to take in fireworks above Ely. The mountain town will also kick the morning off with a parade and community breakfast.
Feel like you’re part of the fireworks action on a Papillon July 4th Helicopter Flight. You’ll take in unbelievable views of the kaleidoscopic bursts launching from atop multiple resorts on the legendary Las Vegas Strip. Of course, this won’t be your only option for Fourth of July in Las Vegas.
Have a Ball
Does it get any better than baseball and fireworks? Both the Reno Aces and the Las Vegas Aviators will go all out for extended patriotic weekends with multiple days of post-game fireworks extravaganzas. Get to Greater Nevada Field for the Reno Philharmonic’s Patriotic POPs at the Field on July 3, then come back on July 4 to play cornhole and win prizes with Travel Nevada (that’s us!). More Fourth of July fun awaits in the Biggest Little City, too.
Even More 4th of July Events in Nevada
Parades. Pancake breakfasts. Barbecues and bands. Games and 5Ks. All capped off with sparkling skies. Click the links for complete details about the 4th of July festivities happening in the following towns:
- Alamo: Alamo 4th of July
- Austin: 4th of July Family Fun
- Beatty: An Old Fashioned 4th of July in Beatty Nevada
- Boulder City: 76th Annual Damboree
- Caliente: Caliente 4th of July
- Carson City: 4th of July Golf Tournament, Dinner, Music & Fireworks Display
- Elko: Elko 4th of July Fireworks
- Fallon: 4th of July Parade, Maine Street Block Party & Fireworks
- Fernley: Fernley “All For Our Country” 4th of July
- Gardnerville: Freedom 5K and Carson Valley Pops in the Park
- Genoa: Genoa Americana July 4th Celebration
- Henderson: Fourth of July Celebration
- Mesquite: Rockets Over the Red Mesa
- Pahrump: 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular
- Sparks: Star Spangled Sparks
- Spring Creek: Freedom Festival
- Tonopah: 4th of July Celebration
- Virginia City: 4th of July Parade & Fireworks Spectacular
- Winnemucca: Family Party in the Park