The wife sent me this list that went out to all the vegas.com concierges in the hotels.
Special Events with Fireworks
Annual Night of Fire at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
When: Gates open at 5 p.m. July 2 (racing starts at 7, fireworks at 9:30)
Admission: $15 general admission, $12 for senior citizens and military, $5 for children. Family four-pack also available.
More info: LVMS.com
The event will kick off the holiday weekend with All-American Series stock care racing, SMRA Supermodifieds, MetroPCS Super Late Models and more. There will also be a fireworks show.
10th annual Independence Day Jubilee
When: 6 to 9:30 p.m. July 2
Admission: Free
More info: 702-633-2650
Where: Seastrand Park, 6330 Camino Eldorado, North Las Vegas
The events will feature children's activities, live entertainment, food vendors, a tribute to the nation's military troops and a fireworks show by Pyrotecnio.
61st Annual Boulder City Damboree
When: July 4
Where: Boulder City
The annual event will feature a pancake breakfast at 7 a.m. in Bicentennial Park; a parade at 9 a.m. beginning at Colorado and going down Nevada Highway; Damboree ceremonies and midway booths at Broadbent Park beginning at 10 a.m.; festivities from 6 to 11 p.m. at Veteran's Memorial Park; and fireworks at Veteran's Memorial Park at 9 p.m..
For more information, click here.
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: 702-267-2171
Attendees will enjoy three stages of live music by the Henderson Symphony Orchestra, country music entertainer Randy Anderson and more. Additionally, families will have the opportunity to indulge in a variety of food and beverage options while the children are entertained by an assortment of fun activities including a rock wall, dunk tank, bounce house and more. The Independence Day celebration will culminate with a spectacular fireworks display from atop City Hall.
Admission and parking is free. Some activities may require paid admission. Complimentary shuttle service will be provided from Morrell Park, located at 500 Harris Street, beginning at 5 p.m. Only handicap parking will be available on-site.
Glass containers, fireworks and barbeques are prohibited.
Station Casino's fireworks
Station Casino's will feature fireworks at nine of their properties: Red Rock. Green Valley Ranch, Palace Station, Boulder Station. Texas Station and Fiesta Rancho, Fiesta Henderson, Aliante Station, Santa Fe Station and Sunset Station. The two-minute show will be produced by the Grucci Family.
"American Pie 4th of July" on Fremont Street
When: July 3-5
Where: Fremont Street Experience, downtown Las Vegas
More info: vegasexperience.com
Headline concerts will feature Janis Joplin's Original Band Big Brother & The Holding Company on Friday, July 3 and The Grass Roots on Saturday, July 4. The weekend-long event will also showcase a brilliant virtual fireworks show on the Viva Vision canopy, in addition to "Signs of Life," the official Viva Vision show by Official Artist of Summer of '69, John Van Hamersveld. Various downtown hotel-casinos will also be offering outdoor patios, selling Fourth of July barbeque favorites.
Summerlin Annual patriotic Parade
When: 9 to 11 a.m. July 4
Where: Begins at Hillpointe Road and Hills Center Drive and travels south toward the Village Center Circle before heading west on Trailwood Drive
The parade will include traditional floats, giant helium balloons, American Indian dancers, and a salute to Nellis Air Force Base.
Star Spangled Spectacular with Las Vegas Philharmonic
When: Doors open at 6 p.m. July 4
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
Tickets: Assigned amphitheater seating is $27.50 per person; grounds passes, which include non-seated access to the concert venue, are available at $17.50 per person; and VIP Packages, at $82.50 per person, include a pre-concert VIP reception in the ORIGEN Rotunda and an exclusive tabled seating area in the amphitheater
More info: 702-822-7705
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The philharmonic's annual Fourth of July show is moving to the Springs Preserve. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the concert will begin at 8 p.m. in the Springs Preserve's outdoor amphitheater. A laser-light show will accompany the performance's finale. Springs Preserve annual pass holders will receive discounts. No outside food, beverages or chairs will be allowed on the premises.
Visiting Headliners
"Arrival" -- Music of ABBA Tour, July 4, Cannery
Creedence Clearwater Revisited, July 3, Las Vegas Hilton
Bill Maher, July 3-5, The Orleans
Jeff Dunham, July 3-4, Caesars Palace
Jay & the Americans, July 3, Cannery
Jamie Foxx, July 3-4, Hard Rock Hotel
"Uncle Sam's Comedy Jam" with Mike Epps, Arnez J, Earthquake and Leslie Jones, July 4, The Orleans
Jay-Z, Ciara, July 4, The Palms
Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. , July 3-5, Suncoast
For ticket information, click here.
Out of town
2nd annual Firecrackin' 4th of July Spectacular
When: Begins at 3 p.m. July 4
Where: Pahrump Nugget Hotel
More info: 1-866-751-6500
Festivities include live outdoor entertainment and a fireworks show at 9:15 p.m.. Fourth of July menu items include special offers on an all-American buffet at Gold Miner's, and hot dogs and domestic draft beer at the Gold Bar.
Rockets Over The River
Where: Laughlin, NV
Cost: Free
More info: 702-298-2214
Just after dark on Saturday, July 4, the huge 19th annual Rockets Over The River fireworks display will be free for public viewing along the entire Laughlin River Walk. Typically, this extraordinary display is one of the most spectacular and exciting in the West as the pyrotechnic company shoots its rockets into the dark desert sky. The show will be choreographed to fabulous patriotic music that will be simulcast by the Laughlin hotels and local radio stations.
