Star Spangled Sparks
Star Spangled Sparks is an Independence Day affair based at Sparks Marina Park. This is a free family event with activities from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Here's what will be going on...
- Sparks' Got Talent - Regional Talent Show.
- Model Dairy Milk Carton Boat Regatta.
- Free Hot air balloon rides (6 a.m. to 7 a.m.).
- Sparks Kiwanis Club Pancake Feed ($3 for all you can eat).
- Fun Run/Walk by the Sparks Park & Rec Deparment.
- Free Bounce houses & kids games.
- Food & vendor booths.
- Color Guard provided by the Nevada Air National Guard.
At 3 p.m., the party moves to downtown Sparks for the Star Spangled Sparks fireworks show provided by John Ascuaga's Nugget. There will be vendor booths and entertainment as well as a huge fireworks show over the Nugget towers starting sometime after 9 p.m. I have seen this show - it's awesome and lasts a long time. You can watch the show from lots of spots since the Nugget buildings stand alone with nothing nearby to block the view.
4th of July Festivities in Reno
The City of Reno will not be sponsoring fireworks or a parade. However, in conjunction with Artown, you can enjoy some rousing (and free) patriotic performances during the 4th of July weekend.A Patriotic Celebration at Wingfield Park - July 3, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The MasterWorks Chorale is celebrating America with a presentation of patriotic music. Some of the songs you will hear include the Star Spangled Banner, Battle Hymn of the Republic, and When Johnny Comes Marching Home. Bring your low back chair and enjoy. Wingfield Park is at 1st Street & Arlington Avenue in Reno. Free.
Pops at the Ranch with the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra - July 3, 8 p.m to 10 p.m., Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater in Bartley Ranch Regional Park. To start its summer season, the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra will perform patriotic music to get the crowd ready for the 4th of July weekend. Free.
4th of July Fireworks at Aces Ballpark
Following their Sunday, July 3rd game against Salt Lake City (starts at 6:35 p.m.), our Reno Aces will launch a 4th of July fireworks show. But that's not all. The regular fireworks show will go off after the game on Friday and they've added a fireworks display on Saturday as well. If you want to go to any of this weekend's Aces games, get tickets now or you're likely to find them sold out.Annual Great International Chicken Wing Society Cook-off
The Annual Great International Chicken Wing Society Cook-off will be in downtown Reno on Virginia Street from July 1 through 4. It's free to attend and you can sample wings starting at $3, then vote for your favorite. There will be live music on three stages.. This fun family event is from 2 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday the 4th.4th of July at Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe fireworks shows are some of the best in the area. You'll find Independence Day celebrations all around the lake, including one of the top shows in the entire United States at South Lake Tahoe.4th of July Hours at Reno City Facilities
City Hall offices will be closed on July 4. Rosewood Lake Golf Course will be open regular hours on July 4. Northwest, Idlewild and Traner Pools will also be open regular hours on July 4. The Evelyn Mount Community Center and Neil Road Recreation Center will be open for rentals only on July 4. Teglia's Paradise Park Activity Center, McKinley Arts and Culture Center, Southside Cultural Center and Sibayan Youth and Recreation Center will be closed on July 4.Fireworks Illegal in Reno and Washoe County
No fireworks are legal except approved public fireworks displays, period. Learn more about the dangers of illegal fireworks and why you simply shouldn't do it. There's no better way to ruin a fun 4th of July celebration like starting a wildfire, injuring yourself or someone else, or getting arrested.Legal Fireworks at Pyramid Lake
If you simply must do your own fireworks, the only legal place in Washoe County to buy and shoot off fireworks is the sovereign nation of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Reservation north of the Reno / Sparks area. Get the details from Fourth of July at Pyramid Lake.Keep going for 4th of July festivities in Carson City, Virginia City, and beyond.
