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Your guide to Fourth of July fireworks in Las Vegas 2016

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Caesars Palace Caesars hosts a huge weekend-long block party with live music, cocktails, games, patriotic décor, barbecue specials and more. The party will rage from noon to midnight Friday to Sunday, not just in celebration of our nation’s 239th anniversary but also of Caesars’ 50th. On July 3 you can look forward to a massive, 14-minute fireworks display directly above the hotel’s Julius Tower, starting at 9 p.m. July 3 entertainment also includes a performance from American Idol winner Taylor Hicks and UNLV’s Star of Nevada Marching Band, an appearance by daredevil Robbie Knievel and a night jump by the Red Bull Air Force skydiving team. July 1-3, noon-midnight, free.

Palace Station Stations Casinos celebrates America’s birthday along with their big 4-0 with a fireworks spectacular. All casino bars will be offering $2.50 bottles of Budweiser. July 1, 9 p.m., free.

T-Mobile Arena Head to the Park or Toshiba Plaza to get a close-up view of T-Mobile Arena’s inaugural fireworks show, following Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood’s three concerts at the Arena. Plus, Yearwood will be signing her new cookbook at the Arena for everyone with a purchased concert ticket. July 2, 9 p.m.; July 3 (fireworks only after the second show on July 3), tentative midnight; July 4, 7 p.m., free.

Mandalay Bay Sway to the songs of 311 at Mandalay Bay Beach before the hotel’s fireworks display lights up the night sky. July 2-3, concert at 8:30 p.m.; fireworks follow, $52-$91 concert tickets.

Stratosphere The hotel’s all-ages Elation Pool Party, as well as its 21+ Radius Pool Party, will provide great views for the Strat’s state-of-the-art, world-class fireworks display. July 3, 9 p.m.

Divine Café Stay cool indoors with a view of the city’s fireworks shows while dining and drinking cocktails. Special menu selections include barbecue favorites like burgers and pulled pork, and the beer garden’s $2 PBR drafts. Cornhole, live music and Jenga games complete Springs Preserve’s celebration. July 3, 6-10 p.m., $10 to reserve a viewing spot, Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.

Pahrump Nugget Celebrate Independence Day with an eating contest, a bounce house for the kids, $1 bowling, drink specials and a classic fireworks show. The bursts of color will light the sky at 9 p.m., but the other activities will continue through midnight. July 3, 6 p.m.-midnight, free, Pahrump Nugget Hotel and Casino

Rockets over the River For the 26th year Laughlin will light up the desert sky over the Colorado River with two separate pyrotechnic displays, one on July 2 and another on Independence Day. Both shows, set to patriotic tunes simulcast throughout Laughlin hotels and local radio stations, can be viewed anywhere along the Laughlin River Walk. July 2 & July 4, Just after dark, around 9 p.m., free.

Cashman Field What better than to celebrate the birth of our nation by enjoying America’s favorite pastime? Watch the 51s take on the Salt Lake Bees this Independence Day—after the game you’ll get front-row seats to the field’s annual fireworks extravaganza. July 4, 7 p.m.; fireworks to follow the game, $16.

Boulder City’s Damboree Celebration This daylong, small-town event has brought together Southern Nevada communities for nearly 70 years. The celebration starts at 7 a.m. with a pancake breakfast, followed by the 9 a.m. parade. Boulder City’s Broadbent Park will have festivities from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and BC’s Veterans Memorial Park will hold its party from 4-10 p.m., with the city’s fireworks finale commencing at 9 p.m. Early arrival for the fireworks show is recommended for those who have to park. July 4, 7 a.m.-10 p.m., free; parking at Veteran’s Park $10, 702-293-9256.

Mission Hills Park Celebrate Independence Day with live entertainment, barbecue and a fireworks display at the Henderson park. Local high school clubs and groups will be selling hot dogs, hamburgers, snow cones and ice cream, with proceeds benefitting the respective schools. Don’t forget to pack your favorite blanket. July 4, 6-9 p.m., free, 551 E. Mission Drive.

Pahrump Liberty Festival Head out to Pahrump’s town festival for a Veterans of Foreign Wars honorary breakfast, a parade, water-balloon-toss and watermelon-eating contests, free admission to community pools and, of course, the grand finale fireworks show at 9 p.m. July 4, 6 a.m.-9:30 p.m., free, Petrack Park, 150 N. Hwy. 160.

Lake Las Vegas MonteLago Village’s celebration will feature two simultaneous fireworks shows, performances from the Henderson Symphony Orchestra and fun water activities for the whole family. Bringing the kids? Check out the face painting, balloon artists, stilt walkers, temporary tattoos and more. July 3, 3-10 p.m.; fireworks at 9:30 p.m., free, MonteLago Village, 15 Costa di Lago.

Summerlin Council Patriotic Parade Sen. Dean Heller and Lt. Governor Mark Hutchison will kick off the community’s 22nd annual parade. With more than 70 entries, from giant inflatable balloons to musical groups and costumed storybook and cartoon characters, the more than 35,000 expected attendees will be in for a colorful show. Some new additions this year include a Star Wars tribute and a Pac Man-themed display. July 4, 9-11 a.m., free; parade begins at Hillpointe Road and Hills Center Drive in the Trails village of Summerlin.

Rockets over the Red Mesa Enjoy fireworks choreographed to live music from the Nevada POPS Orchestra, which will perform Frank Sinatra classics. The Mesquite celebration also features a DJ, barbecue eats and a community vendor village. July 4, 6 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m., free, Eureka Casino Resort, 275 Mesa Blvd., Mesquite.

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