Las Vegas Philharmonic and Springs Preserve- Great Time!
From our buddy, John Katsilometes at the Las Vegas Sun:
Nobly, the Las Vegas Philharmonic and Springs Preserve attempted a “Star Spangled Spectacular” last night absent the bombs bursting in air. The results were fine -- musically.
You’re sitting with a winning program when you roll out the live orchestral renditions of such July 4th classics as “Stars and Stripes Forever,” Battle Hymn of the Republic and (as LV Phil Music Director David Itkin remarked beforehand) the finest traditional American work ever written by a Russian, Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture.”
A slick addition to the program was a cappella group Mosaic, remarkable vocally and logistically as they manage to make all sorts of special events (including last weekend’s “Ribbon of Life” Golden Rainbow show at the Las Vegas Hilton) in a dogged display of self-promotion. Mosaic’s rendition of “The Star Spangled Banner,” which shifted to a hip-hop tempo midway, was terrific.
Less so was their unscheduled uncorking of Lee Greenwood's "God Bless the USA."
But visually, it was not great. The elements simply wouldn’t allow for an inspired, “green” video component to this show. The contracted crew form AV Vegas, headed up visually by lighting designer Eric Chiu, did what it could to bring a full-sensory experience to the 1,200 assembled, sitting in fake chairs on fake grass.
But it was too light, too late (the sun didn’t fully set until the show was about an hour along), and even a wisp of wind pushed the smoke effects, which were to enhance the multicolored strobes that flashed during the “1812” finale -- out of the amphitheater. Also, somewhat comically, two big screens winging the stage showed generic footage of fireworks shows from ... somewhere else, I guess, even as the entire valley flashed and boomed with genuine shows from Stations Casinos.
But it was worth the effort, if only to promote sustainable energy and the conservation of resources. As Pat Mulroy, general manager of the Southern Nevada Water Authority, said, we might see this type of show as the rule for July 4th celebrations over the next generation.
The show did sell out, giving the LV Phil -- priced out of its usual home at Hills Park in Summerlin -- a place to play for the holiday. If not for the Springs Preserve availability, the orchestra would have been silent on July 4 for the first time in more than a decade. And the Springs Preserve was lacking any event for Independence Day, so both sides won in that sense.
And for genuine, blow-’em-up-real good fireworks, the audience got a good look at them on their way out of the parking lot, either in the air from the official shows or from myriad neighborhood parties that spilled into the streets.
As we say, only in America.
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4th of July Celebrations and Fireworks were Big Hits with Everyone
Courtesy of the Las Vegas Sun: (Justin M. Bowen)
Thousands watched a Fourth of July fireworks display Saturday night at Caesars Palace on the Las VegasStrip.
Fireworks displays outshone the neon and glitter of the Las Vegas Strip on Saturday to the delight of those enjoying the holiday weekend on Las Vegas Boulevard.
As the sun set for the night, tourists and locals crowded sidewalks, hoisted children on their shoulders and tilted their heads upward for a glimpse of the Fourth of July spectacle in the sky.
And, holiday or not, this Saturday night was like many on the Strip: busy and festive (but not necessarily patriotic). Many of the sidewalks were cramped with people and the foot traffic was shoulder-to-shoulder.
Dressed in their patriotic gear and blinking American flag pins, David and Louise Trevdnak caught a prime spot on a pedestrian bridge to Caesars Palace to watch the fireworks. The Delaware couple has made celebrating Fourth of July in Las Vegas a tradition for 15 years.
“We worked for the school system so that always worked out but this year we were in Houston and San Francisco so we decided to circle around,” Louise Trevdnak said.
The Trevdnaks said that during the day they ate, gambled and tried to stay out of the heat, even though they said they aren’t bothered by triple-digit heat.
“We lived in Southern Maryland for a long time so we’re used to the Washington, D.C., humidity,” David Trevdnak said. “The Vegas heat is nice because it’s dry and arid.”
For 5-year-old Braden Solter of St. Louis, Las Vegas is where he wanted to spend his vacation and Fourth of July holiday.
“He starts school this August so we wanted one more family trip. We asked him where he wanted to go and he said he wanted to go to Vegas since his grandparents always come here,” said his mom, Amy Solter.
“I wanted to come here because I wanted to play here and check it out. I’ve always wanted to live here,” the 5-year-old Solter said.
Thousands watched a Fourth of July fireworks display Saturday night at Caesars Palace on the Las Vegas Strip.
The family grabbed a seat on the steps near Serendipity 3 -- a perfect spot for the fireworks display just above Caesars’ Roman Tower.
Sarah Laucius of Philadelphia and Amy Kane of Los Angeles said they had to make a tough decision with their Fourth of July evening plans: Catch the MC Hammer/Vanilla Ice concert or see the fireworks. The fireworks won.
“You have compromises when you’re in a relationship,” Kane joked.
The pair said the fireworks didn’t disappoint.
But fireworks weren’t the only spectacle on the Strip. A large crowd gathered in front of the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood to watch magician Steve Wyrick's "Death Drop" escape stunt. Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington, who is co-owner of Club Tattoo, hosted the event to coincide with the opening of the business.
As hundreds filled the sidewalks and streets in front of Planet Hollywood, Bennington, assisted by members of his side-project band Dead by Sunrise, shackled Wyrick and locked him inside one of the band’s equipment boxes.
“Are you guys ready to see something amazing tonight?” Bennington asked the crowed, which roared in response.
Plans called for the box to be hoisted into the air, supported by a few thin ropes and dangled over a bed of 500 flaming spikes 80 feet below. The ropes would then be set on fire, forcing Wyrick to make his escape before the last rope broke.
But in reality, the stunt played out a little differently.
“This has never been done before, so anything can happen,” Wyrick said before climbing into the box.
After Wyrick was locked inside, the crewmembers went to light the ropes, igniting a black netting that was shielding the box from view. Much ado was made about the flaming veil, then emergency personnel responded as the box was whisked from view.
“Apparently something’s gone wrong,” Bennington said. “Steve’s had a bit of an accident.”
A helicopter then arrived, presumably responding to Wyrick’s medical emergency. As it landed on Las Vegas Boulevard between Planet Hollywood and CityCenter, Wyrick suddenly appeared from the helicopter, receiving applause from the crowd.
It wasn’t the 20-foot jump from the burning box over the bed of spikes the crowd had been promised. While some cheered, others were disappointed the stunt hadn’t gone “as planned.”
“It looked believable that he was hurt, but for him to all of a sudden arrive in a helicopter? I’m sorry. I’m disappointed,” said Charleton Lupica of Gulf Shores, Ala.
Laura Torrenzana arrived after the stunt was finished, disappointed she didn’t get to see it first-hand. She has been in Las Vegas for a week with 12 family members from New England.
“I think it feels more patriotic at home in New England, honestly. There’s so much of the Revolutionary War history, it’s just a bigger deal,” said Torrenzana’s step-daughter, Maren Gulbrandsen. “I feel like (Las Vegas) is a constant party whereas in Massachusetts, it’s our one time of year to really celebrate.”
A Vegas vacation isn’t the way the family members usually spend their Fourth of July. They usually “splurge a little” with a New England lobster dinner, watch fireworks and attend a local carnival.
As for the money she was spending, Torrenzana said the lower airfares and hotel prices helped make for a better vacation.
“But none of us have won at gambling,” Gulbrandsen said. “Maybe tonight’s the lucky night.”
Gulbrandsen wasn’t the only one who said the holiday rings a little hollow in Las Vegas. Will Hartman of Salt Lake City compared his holiday in Las Vegas to how he spent it last year – overseas.
“Last Fourth of July I actually spent in London, and it’s a nothing holiday for them -- completely off the radar. But I had at least two or three Brits come to me and say, ‘Happy Independence Day, mate,’ ” he said, impersonating an English accent.
“I think the Founding Fathers would think of this,” he said, gesturing down Las Vegas Boulevard, “As the antithesis of what they had in mind (for Independence Day).”
For others, the day couldn’t have been more perfect.
Newly engaged Tim Willingham and Catherine Peck, of South Carolina, were delighted with their holiday together.
“I’ve never been to Vegas. He’d been to Vegas,” she said, motioning at her fiancé with the diamond on her finger glittering as the fireworks boomed over Caesars Palace. “I’ve heard all my life about it and so far, it’s outstanding. Overwhelming.”
It’s way better than Reno, she said. It’s even up there with Monte Carlo in Monaco, where she’d been on a previous vacation, she said.
“If you’ve ever been to Disney, with the fireworks and the pageantry, it’s true what they say – Las Vegas is an adult’s Disneyworld. That’s true,” Peck said.
Earlier in the day, while fireworks were on the minds of many, a more pressing matter was keeping cool in heat that hit the triple digits.
At the “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign, tourists lined up early in the day to have a photo snapped with the iconic landmark. Every parking spot in a newly built parking lot was taken.
After walking the Strip all morning, the Hillborn family from Ontario, Canada, made a final stop at the sign before heading back to their hotel pool to escape the heat.
Not only did the weekend mark their first trip to Las Vegas, it also was the family’s first Fourth of July in the United States.
“We’ve never been so we came to check out the casinos, all the attractions and the fireworks, and of course, this weather,” Mike Hillborn said.
While some might avoid the Vegas heat during the summer months, Hillborn said the family came with two children to experience heat they don’t feel at home.
“We don’t get anything like this up there,” Hillborn said of the Ontario weather.
Canadians celebrated their independence with Canada Day on Wednesday but Hillborn said the day is much more subdued compared to what they’ve heard of America’s Independence Day celebrations.
“I’m sure it’s going to be way bigger than Canada Day,” Hillborn said. “You guys (Americans) are very patriotic, that’s for sure.”
For the Wiesner family from Ashland, Mo., Las Vegas was a pit stop on a cross-country road trip. They had driven from Missouri to California earlier in the week for a wedding and rolled into town for the holiday weekend.
The family, staying at Circus Circus, planned to watch some fireworks – then hit the road and return to the Midwest. How was the family keeping cool?
“It’s not that big a difference from Missouri, so I’m used to it,” Rick Wiesner said. “They’re not,” he said, pointing to his two children and his sister-in-law, “but I am.”
Generally on the Fourth the family spends about $500 on fireworks to set off at home – “big mortars,” Rick Weisner said – so they were looking forward to what Las Vegas had to offer.
Patricia and Jorge Ruiz, of Fullerton, Calif., were spending their first Fourth of July in Las Vegas with their children, Jorge III, 6, and Brianna, 4. In previous years they’d gone to Laughlin, but opted for Mandalay Bay this year.
The family wore matching red shirts with an American flag splashed across the chest.
“It’s not hard to stay cool with the air conditioning and the pools,” Jorge Ruiz said. “And there’s plenty of time at night to gamble.”
4th of July (July 4th) Las Vegas Fireworks and Celebrations- Updated
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. The event also includes children’s activities, two sets of live entertainment and food vendors. For safety reasons, pets, glass bottles, umbrellas and umbrella chairs, fireworks, tents, tables and portable grills are prohibited at this event. Gates open at 5 p.m. Parking is limited. For more information, call the City’s Special Events Office at (702) 633-2650, or visit the City’s website at www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com ._
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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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.
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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Pool Locations |
Addresses |
| Cambridge Water Park | 3930 Cambridge St. |
| Desert Breeze Water Park | 8275 W. Spring Mountain Road |
| Desert Inn Pool | 3570 Vista Del Monte Dr |
| Paradise Water Park | 4770 Harrison Dr. |
| Parkdale Water Park | 3200 Ferndale St. |
| Sunrise Pool | 2240 Linn Lane |
| Sunset Pool | 2601 E. Sunset Road |
| Walnut Water Park | 3085 Cecile Ave. |
| Whitney Pool | 5700 E. Missouri St. |
| Indian Springs Community Center & Pool | 400 Sky Lane, Indian Springs |
| Laughlin Community Aquatic Center | 3790 S. James Bilbray, Laughlin |
| Logandale Pool, Grant M. Bowler Park | 3280 N. NV Blvd, Logandale |
| Overton Pool | 161 S. Anderson St., Overton |
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 4TH 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 4th 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 4th 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.
"Collecting Las Vegas" - Untold Stories- This EVENING
July's Untold Stories is going to look at those who help keep our history alive by collecting Las Vegas ephemera. From postcards to menus to casino chips, these guys are helping to preserve a very vital piece of our collective memory.
It started as a small hobby that over the years has grown in size. But without them, many of these pieces would be lost for good.
Please join us and panelists:
Carey Burke
Robert Stoldal
and Rick Klabaka
and others as we talk about the hows and whys of their collections and why those collections are so important.
As many of you know, Robert Stodal is a big time collector of early, early Las Vegas while Carey tends to concentrate on Las Vegas of the 1930s-to today. Rick is a gaming collector.
There will be copies of "Las Vegas: 1905-1965", the history book that Carey Burke and I did utilizing a great deal of his postcard collection, will be on sale before and after the panel. Carey and I will be happy to autograph copies.
Thursday, July 2nd
6:30 pm
Las Vegas Springs Preserve
Desert Learning Center
Admission is $12
It should be a fun evening of history and the panelists are bringing items from their collections as well!
We hope to see you there!
4th of July (July 4th) Fireworks and Celebrations- Las Vegas - Updates
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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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. 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. The event also includes children’s activities, two sets of live entertainment and food vendors. For safety reasons, pets, glass bottles, umbrellas and umbrella chairs, fireworks, tents, tables and portable grills are prohibited at this event. Gates open at 5 p.m. Parking is limited. For more information, call the City’s Special Events Office at (702) 633-2650, or visit the City’s website at www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com ._
Friday, July 3rd (only):
ALL-AMERICAN REJECTS TO PERFORM AT 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.
JUST ADDED:
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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TRAVEL BACK IN TIME TO 1969 AS FREMONT STREET
EXPERIENCE
PRESENTS “SUMMER OF ’69: VEGAS OR BUST”
July 3rd - 5th
Faux Fireworks Display on the FSE Canopy
“American Pie 4th 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 4th of July will also showcase a brilliant virtual fireworks show on the Viva Vision 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.
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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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 _______________________________________________________________ STATION CASINOS ANNOUNCES NINE-PROPERTY FIREWORKS SHOW ON 4TH 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.
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. _________________________________________________________________________________________ The Las Vegas Hilton Hotel will have a Fireworks Display just after dark. ______________________________________________________________________
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:
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Pool Locations |
Addresses |
| Cambridge Water Park | 3930 Cambridge St. |
| Desert Breeze Water Park | 8275 W. Spring Mountain Road |
| Desert Inn Pool | 3570 Vista Del Monte Dr |
| Paradise Water Park | 4770 Harrison Dr. |
| Parkdale Water Park | 3200 Ferndale St. |
| Sunrise Pool | 2240 Linn Lane |
| Sunset Pool | 2601 E. Sunset Road |
| Walnut Water Park | 3085 Cecile Ave. |
| Whitney Pool | 5700 E. Missouri St. |
| Indian Springs Community Center & Pool | 400 Sky Lane, Indian Springs |
| Laughlin Community Aquatic Center | 3790 S. James Bilbray, Laughlin |
| Logandale Pool, Grant M. Bowler Park | 3280 N. NV Blvd, Logandale |
| Overton Pool | 161 S. Anderson St., Overton |
Laughlin, Nevada announces: When: July 4, the festivities begin just after dusk 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 _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Other NON-Firework Weekend Celebrations include: Happy 49th of July at 4949 Lounge
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.
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.
