Lake Tahoe Fourth 4th of July fireworks shows and events are happening all around the lake. At South Lake Tahoe, Star Spangled Fourth - Lights on the Lake is rated as one of the top fireworks shows in the whole country.
4th of July at Lake Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe - Star Spangled Fourth - Lights on the Lake is always spectacular. It's synchronized to music and is billed as one of the largest Independence Day fireworks displays in the west. There are lots of viewing spots around the shoreline, or you can book a ride on one of Lake Tahoe's paddlewheelers and watch from out on the water. The show is free and starts at around 9:45 p.m.
Incline Village - Besides fireworks on the 4th of July, the Red, White, and Tahoe Blue festival will include four days of family fun starting on Friday, July 1.
Ultimate Independence Day Weekend at Squaw Valley - This Independence Day weekend at Squaw Valley (July 1 - 3) will include a 4th of July Fine Arts & Crafts Festival, skiing (yes, skiing), live music and partying at the Festival and at High Camp, and a fireworks show at 9:15 p.m. on Sunday the 3rd. Admission to the festival is free, but you'll have to pay for the cable car ride to High Camp.
Kings Beach - This July 3 Fireworks and Deck Party is on the 3rd at the North Tahoe Event Center. Party starts at 7 p.m., fireworks at dusk.
Tahoe City - Bring a picnic and view fireworks from Commons Beach on Lake Tahoe's west shore. The show starts around 9 p.m.
4th of July in Reno
In addition to Lake Tahoe 4th of July fun, there are lots of Fourth of July fireworks and events going on in the Truckee Meadows metro area of Reno and Sparks. Do remember, though, that personal fireworks are illegal all over northern Nevada and at Lake Tahoe. Don't risk starting a wildfire, injuring someone, and/or arrest - enjoy one of our spectacular professional fireworks shows instead.
