4th of July

July 4th in Las Vegas

Fourth of July falls on a Tuesday in 2023 so that means lots of festivities over the weekend leading up to Independence Day. Expect fireworks shows on the fourth of July across the Las Vegas Valley from Henderson to Providence and of course, on the Las Vegas Strip. Neighboring cities like Mesquite, Laughlin, Pahrump, and of course Boulder City all have amazing festivities and fireworks for the holiday,

Don’t forget to visit our calendar for a list of local family events.

Celebrate All Weekend

In 2023, the 4th of July falls on a Tuesday, but festivities will be held in and around Las Vegas the weekend leading up to Independence Day. If you want to celebrate all weekend, here’s cheat sheet to help you make the most of out all the events.

Friday, June 30 – Liberty Fest in Pahrump
Saturday, July 1 – Fireworks at Pahrump Nugget
Saturday, July 1 – Las Vegas Lights Game
Sunday July 2, Las Vegas Aviators Game
Monday, July 3, Las Vegas Aviators Game
Monday, July 3, Night of Fire at the Bullring

July 4th Parades

75th Annual Boulder City Damboree

The Boulder City Damboree Committee is hosting its 75th Annual 4th of July Celebration. This event has a long history of bringing people together and creating community and family traditions. The community at large and our friends from afar look forward to the magic of this cherished event.

Pancake breakfast at 7am

Boulder City Parade begins at 9am

Coin toss at swimming pool at 11am

Boulder City 4th of July Fireworks

Festivities start at 4:00 pm with food trucks, activities for the kids, music, and a spectacular fireworks display.

Parking at Veteran’s Park $20 per vehicle.

The Summerlin Council Patriotic Parade

American spirit will be on full display this Fourth of July in Summerlin. After two years, the Patriotic Parade is returning in star-spangled style, complete with dazzling floats, larger-than-life balloons, dynamic performances, and, of course, tributes to our U.S. military heroes. It’s sure to bring all the small-town spirit and big-city pageantry you’ve come to expect.

The Summerlin Council Patriotic Parade is the Las Vegas valley’s largest and most popular Fourth of July parade, attracting more than 35,000 Southern Nevadans each year, including community VIPs and local dignitaries. The parade is free and open to the public and attracts families throughout the valley, but attendees are predominantly from Summerlin and surrounding areas.

July 4, 2023, beginning at 9am

Parade Route: The parade begins at Hillpointe Road and Hills Center Drive in Summerlin. Participants continue south toward Village Center Circle then west on Trailwood Drive. Finally, the parade ends at Trailwood Drive and Spring Gate Lane.

What to Expect: More than 70 entries including traditional floats, giant helium parade balloons, bands and musical groups, dignitaries, and children’s favorite storybook/cartoon characters.

Be Prepared: More than 35,000 people will attend the Summerlin Council Patriotic Parade. Be prepared as residents will begin setting up their “camp” along the parade route days before the 4th of July.

More information on the Summerlin Patriotic Parade

Pahrump Liberty Fest

Pahrump will be celebrating all weekending including a parade on Friday, June 30 at Calvada Eye Park beginning at 9am. The parade will be followed by Liberty Fest and fireworks in the evening.

4th of July Las Vegas Fireworks

Best Places to Watch Fireworks in Las Vegas

The pedestrian ridge between Horseshoe Las Vegas and the Bellagio

Top level of the airport parking garage.

The top floor of the Orleans Casino parking garage.

Best Parks to Watch Las Vegas Fireworks

Majestic Park
Knickerbocker Park
Police Memorial Park
O’Callaghan Middle School
Desert Breeze Park
Red Ridge Park
Exploration Peak Park (climb the mountain)
Summerlin Centre Community Park
Sagemont Park

Best Parks to Watch Fireworks in Henderson

Mission Hills Park

Paseo Vista Park is perfect for the fireworks from Green Valley Ranch and has a large splash pad and plenty of grassy areas. Parking is best along the street or in the business area across the street from the park.

Whitney Mesa Nature Preserve

Las Vegas Strip

Caesars Palace will host a 4th of July fireworks display in 2023.

Stations Casinos 4th of July Fireworks

Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa

Fireworks Viewing Party:
Red Rock’s Sandbar Pool. Doors open at 7:30pm and the show will begin at 9pm.

Purchase tickets for the event at the gift shop starting at $10 for 2-11 years of age and $35 for 12 years and up. Children under the age of two are free. Admission includs complimentary light up necklaces.

Pizza and drinks from Side Piece for purchase.

Tickets can be purchased from Tuesday, June 20 through Tuesday, July 4 at Red Rock Gift Shop, Talulah G & Plunge.

Red Rock will have day cabana rentals available at the resort pool that will allow you to stay through the firework show. Book a cabana online at redrockresort.com.

Lucille’s BBQ will offer a Summer BBQ on takeout and delivery promotion, spend $50 will get a free gallon beverage from June 30 – July 4.

T-Bones Chophouse will offer live music on the patio from 6pm to 9pm on July 4.

Where to Watch Red Rock fireworks

Most of the parks in Summerlin offer an incredible view of the Red Rock Casino fireworks, especially Fox Hill Park and Treetop Park. If you’re just looking to watch the 10 minute show, many people pull off the 215 to park and watch.

Green Valley Ranch Resort Spa

Fireworks Viewing Party: The viewing party will be in the Backyard area across the main pool, amphitheater, the pond, and terrace. Doors open at 7:30pm and the firework show will begin at 9pm.

Tickets can be purchased from Tuesday, June 20 through Tuesday, July 4 at the Casino Gift Shop or the Essentials Gift Shop.

Pricing is $35 for guests 12 and older and $10 for children ages 2-11.

Complimentary light-up necklaces will be provided. Frozen treats, snacks, and beverages will be offered for purchase.

Cabanas: Green Valley Ranch will have cabana and daybed rentals available at the resort pool or The Pond, for day, night, or both and are subject to availability.

Reserve a cabana: (702) 617-7744 or by booking here.

Bottiglia will offer patio seating for the firework show along with live music from 6pm -9pm

Downtown Las Vegas

Plaza Hotel and Casino

After the sun sets, the pool transforms into a prime firework viewing location to light the Vegas sky with a live DJ set and cocktails. Doors re-open at 7:30pm (hotel guests only). Fireworks at 9pm. Must be 21+ to attend the viewing party.

Fireworks can be seen around Downtown Las Vegas.

Henderson 4th of July Fireworks

July 4, 2023, 6pm – 930pm

Heritage Park

It’s America’s Party, right here in Henderson! The popular headliner, Little Texas will perform in the beautiful setting of Heritage Park. Grab your friends and family and be ready to celebrate with live entertainment, great food, family games and of course, fireworks. Tune into FM radio stations 93.1, 95.5, 103.9 and 106.5 to hear music synced to the fireworks display.

The M Resort

The M Resort will celebrate the 4th of July in coordination with the City of Henderson. A 15-minute fireworks display choreographed to music will begin at 9 pm. Tune into FM radio stations 93.1, 95.5, 103.9 and 106.5 to hear music synced to the fireworks display.

A performance from Cover Lane begins at 745pm.

M Resort Premium Fireworks Viewing

The M Resort pool will open from 1030am through the end of the fireworks show around 930pm. Daytime paid pool admissions will include the fireworks display viewing from the pool.

For more information on M Pool admission, visit: Mpool.UVTix.com.

Lake Las Vegas

Also in cooperation with the City of Henderson, Lake Las Vegas will offer a fireworks display over the lake.

The fireworks can be seen from the Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa, the Hilton Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa, and spots around the area including open grassy spots around the village. Tune into FM radio stations 93.1, 95.5, 103.9 and 106.5 to hear music synced to the fireworks display.

Las Vegas Aviators

The Las Vegas Aviators play at home July 1 and July 2, 2023. Both games will end in a fireworks display at The Las Vegas Ballpark!

Sunday, July 2, 6:05 PM Round Rock Express
Fireworks Show

Monday, July 3, 6:05 PM Round Rock Express
Firework Extravaganza

Las Vegas Lights

Expect the Las Vegas Lights to end the July 4th game with a fireworks display.

Saturday, July 1, 730pm
Tuesday, July 4, 6pm

Boulder City

July 4, 2023 Boulder City, NV

The parade and morning festivities begin at 7am with a pancake breakfast and continue with the parade at 9am.

Evening festivities at Veterans Memorial Park with a fireworks show after dark!

Rockets on the River in Laughlin

July 4, 2023 beginning at 9pm

Just after dark the annual Rockets Over The River fireworks display will be free for public viewing along the entire Laughlin River Walk or from your favorite Laughlin hotel. This extraordinary display is one of the most spectacular and unique in the West as the pyrotechnic company launches the rockets into the dark desert sky with the reflection of each colorful explosion shimmering on the Colorado River. Patriotic music will be choreographed to the fireworks and simulcast over speakers by Laughlin hotels and local radio stations.

Want to stay the night? We recommend the Avi Resort & Casino. This resort is the perfect place for a family getaway thanks to its many amenities, including a resort pool, sandy beach, theaters, arcade, and Kids Quest. There’s also a boat launch and fireworks lighting area.

Rockets over the Red Mesa

July 4, 2023
Eureka Casino in Mesquite, NV

4th of July fireworks begin at 8pm.

For more than a decade, Eureka Casino Resort has been home to Mesquite’s Independence Day celebrations with many local families and visitors making it their annual tradition. Bring your own seating to view the fireworks show accompanied by Americana music broadcast on NPR’s local radio station affiliate.

Night of Fire at the Bullring

Monday, July 3, at the conclusion of the event

The Bullring presented by Star Nursery will light up the dark sky this Monday with a massive fireworks extravaganza following a full night of racing for the final Star Nursery Championship Series Race of the 2023 season at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

The short track will host its immensely popular Night Of Fire this Monday, July 3. The special night will consist of 10 divisions competing on the track for 210 laps of racing. The evening will include the fan-favorite Battle of the Badges, a 35-lap Pro Late Model Feature, and races for US Legend Cars, Bandoleros, Skid Plates, and more.

Spectator gates open Monday at 5 p.m., with driver autograph sessions to be held at 6 p.m. Opening ceremonies and the national anthem will begin at 6:35 p.m., and racing will follow immediately at 7 p.m. At the conclusion of the waterless boat races, the skies will light up with the much-anticipated fireworks display.

Tickets are $15 for adults when purchased in advance, and children under 12 are admitted free. Tickets purchased the day of the event or at the gate will be $30 each with children under 12 still admitted free. Ticket purchases can be made by visiting or calling the LVMS ticket office at 702.644.4444 or online at www.LVMS.com.

Liberty Fest – Pahrump

Pahrump will kick of celebrations on Friday, July 30 with parade at Calvada Eye Park at 9am.

Liberty Fest at Petrack Park will be from 11am to 9pm and include games, vendors, music, and food.

Friday, June 30, 9pm – Petrack Park
Fireworks synced with music from KNYE. fireworks begin at 9 p.m., choreographed to music from KNYE.

Saturday, July 1, 9pm – Pahrump Nugget
Celebrations will begin at 530pm in the parking lot with music from the Mason Dixon Band plus food, contests, and games.

The Pahrump Fireworks Safety sites have been announced for 2023 HERE.