Okay, it's time for our annual listing of the various 4th of July Firework Displays and Celebrations. Check back often as this list will get added to throughout the month. Unlike other sites that just re-posted information from last year without taking the time to verify, I called the various hotels and venues to make sure that the information posted here is, indeed, correct.

Thursday, July 2nd:

Annual Night of Fire at the Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway features fireworks, SMRA Supermodifieds on Thursday, July 2

Includes Fireworks

The Bullring, Las Vegas Motor Speedway’s NASCAR-sanctioned 3/8-mile asphalt oval, will kick off the Independence Day holiday weekend on Thursday, July 2, with its annual Night of Fire. The night of family fun features fireworks and NASCAR Whelen All-American Series stock car racing, a jet car and SMRA Supermodifieds.

Spectator gates will open at 5 p.m. with racing at 7 p.m. Fireworks are tentatively scheduled for 9:30 p.m.
Stock car racing classes include: SMRA Supermodifieds (50 laps), MetroPCS Super Late Models (76 laps), Chargers, Outlaw Enduro Bombers (76 laps), twin Legends Cars features, Bandoleros.

Spectator admission:
Adults: $15.
Senior citizens and military personnel with ID: $12.
Children (6-12): $5.
Family 4-Pak (2 adults and 2 children): $38.
Stockyard (VIP tailgate area in Turns 3 and 4): $149 (includes 4 admission tickets). Stockyard passes are available for purchase by visiting or calling the LVMS Ticket Services Office.

The Bullring's concession stand offers a family-friendly dollar menu, including $1 hot dogs, $1 soda and $1 beer. For more information, please call the LVMS ticket office at (702) 644-4444 or visit www.LVMS.com.

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This year’s free event will be a tribute to the nation’s military troops. The jubilee includes state-of-the-art fireworks provided by Pyrotecnico.

Friday, July 3rd (only):

MANDALAY BAY BEACH FRIDAY, JULY 3

The multi-platinum selling group All-American Rejects will perform at Mandalay Bay Beach Friday, July 3. The concert is scheduled to begin at 9:30 p.m.

Tickets priced at $40, including taxes and service charges, are now on sale and available at all Las Vegas Ticketmaster locations (select Smith’s Food and Drug Centers and Ritmo Latino). Ticket sales are limited to eight (8) per person. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Mandalay Bay at (877) 632-7400 or Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000.

Tickets also are available for purchase at www.mandalaybay.com or www.ticketmaster.com.

Red, Hot and You Party with Steel Panther
July 3
Green Valley Ranch
Green Valley Ranch is ringing in the 4th of July a day early by featuring the popular and wickedly raunchy Steel Panther performing a special "Red, Hot and You" performance on Friday, July 3rd. $5 Red Bull vodkas and $5 Bud Light tall boys will be available for purchase and there's prizes for the most patriotic and sexiest outfits for the women. Must be 21 or older.

4th of July at VooDoo Lounge

(NOTE NOT ON JULY 4th)

White-hot party with Playboy Playmate Jessie Preston
July 3
Ladies in white receive complimentart admission while men dressed in white are only $10. Maxim-featured DJ Frances and men's magazine model/DJ Diamon will spin main floor and patio with opening set by DJ Mika.

An all-white lingerie show will take place on the patio.

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July 2nd and 3rd:

Las Vegas 51's Baseball Game

and Fireworks

When: July 2nd and 3rd,after the game
Where:Cashman Field
Admission: $14
More info: 702-326-7200

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Friday, July 3rd - 5th:

Beer Bash on the Bridge

July 3 – 5, 2009

New York, New York

Who: 20 Brewers with 40 Beers

Featuring DJ Chris Landry daily – Live entertainment nightly

Dates: July 3 – July 5, 2009

Price: $40 per person in advance / $45 at event

$95 3-day Pass (tax not included in prices)

Includes unlimited beer and entertainment

$10 per person – Bridge access only

Cash Bars will be available

Limited Menu for purchase will be available

*Must be 21 or older

See the Box Office for tickets and information

Time: Friday, July 3: Bridge open from 3 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Sat. & Sun., July 4 & 5: Bridge open from noon – 11 p.m.

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July 3rd - 5th

Faux Fireworks Display on the FSE Canopy

Saturday, July 4th (only):

60th Annual Boulder City Damboree

Evening Fireworks

When: July 4
Where: Boulder City
Schedule: Pancake Breakfast - Bicentennial Park - 7am
Parade - Nevada Way - 9am
Damboree Ceremonies and Midway Booths - Broadbent Park- 11am
Fireworks Festivities - Veteran's Memorial Park - 6pm
Visit the Boulder Dam Damboree online

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Summerlin July 4th Parade

The annual Summerlin Patriotic Parade returns July 4, 2008 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

The parade begins 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.

It usually attracts more than 25,000 people. The event is free.

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JUST ADDED!

Pool & BBQ Party at Aliante Station
11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Aliante Station

Admission: $10 general admission, includes food
A pool and bbq party will take place all weekend. The event will feature bbq, live entertainment, contests and drink specials. Must be 21 and older after 7 p.m.

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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.

Just Added:

Eldorado Casino

Eldorado Casino hosts an Independence Day party atop the parking garage offering a prime view of the City of Henderson fireworks display. Food and beverage, including traditional Fourth of July favorites of hamburgers and hot dogs will be available for purchase.

When: Saturday, July 4, 7:30 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.

Where: Eldorado Casino

Cost: $5

Age limit: All ages

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Las Vegas Springs Preserve and the Las Vegas Philharmonic Team Up for

"Star Spangled Spectacular!"

Laser Light Show, too

(note: NEW LOCATION!!!)

This year, Las Vegas’ favorite and most patriotic pops concert has a new home: the Springs Preserve! Join us on Saturday, July 4 for "Star Spangled Spectacular" as we celebrate the birth of our nation with a fun and rousing line-up of patriotic music performed by the Las Vegas Philharmonic, under the direction of Conductor David Itkin.

Doors open at 6 p.m. and the concert begins at 8 p.m. in our beautiful outdoor amphitheater. Tickets are limited and available for purchase online and at the Preserve box office. There are three ticket levels offered:

VIP Package – $82.50 per person
Includes pre-concert VIP reception in the ORIGEN Rotunda with complimentary gourmet hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine service, and an exclusive tabled seating area in the amphitheater.

Amphitheater Seating – $27.50 per person
Includes assigned concert seating within the Springs Preserve amphitheater and access to on-grounds food and beverage concession stations.

Grounds Pass – $17.50 per person
Includes non-seated access to the concert venue amid standing cocktail tables, as well as the balcony at the Springs Cafe by Wolfgang Puck, and access to food and beverage concession stations.

Springs Preserve annual passholders receive a discount of $7.50 off VIP or reserved amphitheater seating. Children 12 and under receive $7.50 off amphitheater seating or grounds pass (cannot be combined with passholder discount). VIP and Amphitheater seat assignments will be given on a first-come, first-serve basis beginning at 6 p.m. on July 4. Please bring your printed ticket with you.

For info on purchasing tickets: https://websales.omniticket.com/lvs/

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JUST ADDED:

Freedom Fireworks Extravaganza
When: 9:15 p.m. July 4
Where: M Resort, 123000 Las Vegas Blvd. South

The fireworks show will last 15 minutes. Before the show, an old-fashioned food fair will offer carnival-like food stands where popcorn, cotton candy, snow cones, soda and water will be available for purchase. The food fair begins at 7 p.m. Admission is free to the public. The Villaggio and Pool Bars also will remain open for alcohol purchases.

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Lake Las Vegas Entertainment and Fireworks

BBQ and Entertainment

The Band will be "JV All-Stars"

Fireworks Display: 10:00 pm

The Event is Free

For more information: 702-564-1600

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4th of July BBQ & Fireworks Show

Rio Hotel

When: 7-10 p.m. July 4
Where: Sapphire Pool, Rio
Tickets: $50 for admission, BBQ and one drink or $30 for admission only

More info: 702.448.6789 for cabana/daybed reservations

The Girls of Sapphire and DJ Madam Malixa will host a BBQ and fireworks

at the Sapphire Pool at the Rio on July 4th.

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Rock the Block with El Cortez

When: 7 p.m. July 4
Where: Fremont East Entertainment District, downtown Las Vegas
More information: 702-385-5200
The El Cortez hotel-casino brings the Fourth of July festivities downtown with Rock the Block, a concert featuring alternative rock sensations Otherwise and Hupastank.

The outdoor concert is $15 and begins at 7 p.m. in the Fremont East Entertainment District.

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MYSTIC ROOTS BAND RETURN TO

MANDALAY BAY BEACH SATURDAY, JULY 4th

Evening Highlighted by Fireworks Extravaganza

Mystic Roots Band (MRB), known for its original style of reggae, hip-hop and dance music with overtones of rock, funk and ska, will perform live on the Mandalay Bay Beach stage Saturday, July 4. The fireworks show is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. followed by the concert at 9:15 p.m.

Tickets priced at $20, not including applicable service charges, are now on sale and available at all Las Vegas Ticketmaster locations (select Smith’s Food and Drug Centers and Ritmo Latino). Ticket sales are limited to eight (8) per person. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Mandalay Bay at (877) 632-7400 or Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets also are available for purchase at www.mandalaybay.com or www.ticketmaster.com.

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Other NON-Firework Weekend Celebrations include:

Happy 49th of July at 4949 Lounge
Santa Fe Station is celebrating Independence Day immediately after the fireworks show with its own "Happy 49th of July" party inside the 4949 Lounge. The first 49 people in the door get free Bud Light beer, great drink specials and prize giveaways. Guests must be 21 or older.

Celebrate at the ice rink
The SoBe Ice Arena at Fiesta Rancho will be celebrating with $4 ice skating for children and adults from 1 to 5 p.m. and from 8 to 11 p.m. July 4. The fee also includes skate rentals.

Red Rock Lanes at Red Rock Resort
Red Rock Lanes will be featuring Cosmic Bowling all day on July 4 and bowling specials including two hours of unlimited bowling for up to five people, shoe rentals, a large pizza and pitcher of soda for $65.

Strike Zone Bowling Center at Sunset Station
Strike Zone Bowling Center is offering a bowling party for up to five people that includes four hours of bowling, hot dogs, hamburgers and sodas for $99 as well as half priced drinks at Rosalita's Cantina from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Texas Station Bowling Center and BBQ
The bowling center will offer $1.50 bowling games from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. (shoe rental not included). Beginning at 7 p.m. there will be an outdoor BBQ with food and drinks available for purchase and free live entertainment by The Crashers at 7 p.m. in Parking Lot C. The after party continues inside South Padre beginning at 10 p.m. with another performance by The Crashers. Admission is $5 and free for ladies and guests must be 21 or older.

Laughlin, Nevada announces:

When: July 4, the festivities begin just after dusk
Where: Laughlin
How Much: FREE to the public along the Laughlin River walk
More Info: 800-227-5245 or 702-298-2214
Enjoyone of the mostspectaular fireworks display in the West choreographed to fabulous patriotic music simulcast on various local radio stations.

Primm Valley Resorts announce:

Primm Valley Casino Resorts is offering a spectacular 4th of July celebration throughout the day including fantastic fireworks, live entertainment, a pool party and fun family games.

When: Saturday, July 4, noon to 11:59 p.m.

Where: Primm Valley Resorts

Cost: Free

Age limit: All ages

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The fireworks show this evening and the nine-property fireworks show on the 4th of July have been produced the Grucci Family, one of the premiere fireworks companies in the world.

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The Las Vegas Hilton Hotel will have a Fireworks Display just after dark.

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Please note that the County's Red, White & Boom has been cancelled and is being replaced by Red, White & Splash --smaller community events at the following county pools:

Caesars Palace is having by-Invitation Only Private Party

on the rooftop which will include fireworks.

So, if you know someone at Harrah's (corporate owner of CP) or someone in management at Caesars or a connected slot host, you have to call and get on the invitation list.

Fireworks are set for 9:00 pm

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STATION CASINOS ANNOUNCES

NINE-PROPERTY FIREWORKS SHOW

ON 4^TH OF JULY

Plans are in the works for nine fireworks showsto go off simultaneously on the 4th of July from nine different Station Casinos’ properties throughout the valley including Red Rock Resort, Green Valley Ranch, Palace Station, Boulder Station, neighboring properties Texas Station and Fiesta Rancho will be a shared location, Fiesta Henderson, Aliante Station, Santa Fe Station and Sunset Station.

“American Pie 4^th of July” commemorates Independence Day weekend from Friday, July 3 through Sunday, July 5 and highlights Fremont Street Experience’s Viva Vision show, “Don McLean’s American Pie.”

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 evening of the 4^th of July will also showcase a brilliant virtual fireworks show on the Viva Vision canopy.

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JUST ADDED:

ALL-AMERICAN REJECTS TO PERFORM AT

North Las Vegas 10th Annual Independence Day Jubilee

Includes Fireworks

The City of North Las Vegas in its 10th Annual Independence Day Jubilee from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, at Seastrand Park, 6330 Camino Eldorado.