Fireworks stands have taken over gas station and grocery store parking lots, which means one thing: Independence Day weekend has arrived! If you haven’t stocked up on your own firecrackers for a spectacular in your suburban streets, here’s our quick guide to local Fourth of July fireworks displays.
Boulder City’s Damboree Celebration
The lakeside town’s 67th annual Damboree begins with a pancake breakfast at 7 a.m., and also features a parade, “water zone” for the kids, carnival games and, of course, the annual fireworks show at 9 p.m.
July 4, 7 a.m.-9 p.m.
Caesars Palace
The center-Strip resort shoots off its explosions in the sky at 9:15 p.m. We suggest viewing them either at the Linq promenade or in front of the iconic hotel. Serendipity 3 sundaes, anyone?
July 4, 9:15 p.m.
Cashman Field
How about celebrating Independence Day with America’s favorite pastime? Cashman Field sets off its show right after the Las Vegas 51s take on the Albuquerque Isotopes. Baseball, hot dogs and a firework extravaganza—what’s more American than that? Bonus: A pre-game Family Fun Fest begins inside the Cashman Convention Center at 3 p.m.
July 4, game begins at 7:05 p.m., $15-$25, Family Fun Fest free with game ticket.
Fremont Street Experience
Okay, there won’t be any real fireworks at Downtown’s canopy Friday and Saturday night, but a virtual fireworks display will follow each Viva Vision show between 8 p.m. and 1 a.m.
July 3-4.
Green Valley Ranch Resort
Don’t want to leave Henderson, but still want to catch some awesome fireworks? No problem! GVR lights the sky afire around 9 p.m. The "We Love Locals Fireworks Blast" lasts nine minutes and is simulcast on "The Coyote" KCYE 102.7 and "The Star" 107.9. Station Casinos recommends viewing the show from the hotel's Paseo Verde parking garage.
July 4, around 9 p.m.
Laughlin’s Rockets Over the River
Laughlin puts on its 25th annual fireworks show on Independence Day, choreographed to music simulcast over speakers at Laughlin hotels as well as local radio stations. Pop a squat at the Laughlin River Walk for an up-close (and free) look at the spectacular.
July 4, “just after dark” (around 9 p.m.).
Mandalay Bay
If you want an up-close-and-personal view for Mandalay Bay’s ‘works, you could throw down on a ticket for funk rockers 311, as they take the Mandalay Bay Beach stage Friday and Saturday night.
July 3-4, fireworks around 9 p.m.
Mission Hills Park
The City of Henderson’s annual Fourth of July Celebration features live entertainment and children’s activities, as well as the requisite fireworks display beginning at 9 p.m.
July 4, 6-9 p.m., free entry.
NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Night of Fire
The 76-lap race culminates Friday night with a fireworks display, beginning “sometime” between 10 and 11 p.m., according to a Las Vegas Motor Speedway staffer.
July 3, doors at 5 p.m., $15-$20.
Pahrump’s Liberty Festival
Go over the hump to Pahrump for its three-day extravaganza, featuring live music, a horseshoe tournament, craft vendors and more. Friday and Saturday’s events each culminate with a fireworks display, simulcast with KNYE 91.5 at 9 p.m.
July 3-5, hours vary, fireworks July 3-4, 9 p.m.
Red Rock Resort
If you’re on the west side of the Valley and aren’t into leaving your suburban bubble, don’t fret! The Summerlin resort starts its show around 9 p.m. The "We Love Locals Fireworks Blast" lasts nine minutes and is simulcast on "The Coyote" KCYE 102.7 and "The Star" 107.9. Station Casinos recommends viewing the show from the resort's south parking lot off of Summerlin Centre Drive.
July 4, around 9 p.m.
Stratosphere
The towering casino resort's fireworks show kicks off at 9 p.m.
July 4, 9 p.m.
