Fireworks and more: Independence Day weekend festivities around Carson City

Fourth of July celebrations abound in the Carson City area. Fireworks can be found in Carson City, Reno, Sparks, and at both north and south shore of Lake Tahoe. There are several daytime events going on as well, so grab the kids, friends, and family and have a great Independence Day weekend!

Saturday, July 2:
Fourth of July Weekend Celebration with the Inyo, V&T Locomotive #25, the McKeen Car and the Glenbrook at the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City (Train Rides 10am-4pm; Unlimited Ride wristband $15, $5 kids 4-17)

RSVP Carnival at Mills Park (Carnival 12pm-11pm; $5 off coupon for unlimited ride wristband available at the RSVP booth)

The Carson City Downtown Business Association's Wine Walk: sign up at the Carson Nugget, Cactus Jacks, Carson Jewelry and Loan, Remedy's Bar, Touched By Angels, Comma Coffee, or the Brewery Arts Center Artisan Store (1pm-5pm, raffle at 5pm in the Carson Nugget Alatte Coffee and Wine Bar; $15)

Biggest Little City Wing Fest, Downtown Reno (12pm-8pm)

Sunday, July 3:
Fourth of July Weekend Celebration with the Inyo, V&T Locomotive #25, the McKeen Car and the Glenbrook at the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City (Parade of Trains 9am-10am; Train Rides 10am-4pm; Unlimited Ride wristband $15, $5 kids 4-17)

Star Spangled Sparks in Victorian Square, Sparks (10am-10pm; Patriotic Bike Parade registration 10am in the Nugget Oyster Bar Parking lot, 11am start; Live Music 5pm-9:30pm; Fireworks, tune into KKOH 780AM for corresponding music; no pets, bbqs, or glass containers allowed)

RSVP Carnival at Mills Park (Carnival 12pm-11pm; $5 off coupon for unlimited ride wristband available at the RSVP booth)

Biggest Little City Wing Fest, Downtown Reno (12pm-8pm)

July Third Fireworks and Beach Party at the North Tahoe Events Center on Kings Beach, North Lake Tahoe (4pm-10pm, free; vendors, contests, games, music and more; Fireworks 9:30pm)

Free Concert: 152nd Air National Guard Band of the West at TJ's Corral Outdoor Arena at the Carson Valley Inn, Minden (6pm; free show)

Monday, July 4:
Carson City:
Fourth of July Weekend Celebration with the Inyo, V&T Locomotive #25, the McKeen Car and the Glenbrook at the Nevada State Railroad Museum (Parade of Trains 9am-10am; Train Rides 10am-4pm; Unlimited Ride wristband $15, $5 kids 4-17)

RSVP Carnival at Mills Park (Carnival open 12pm-11pm, Live music with Jake Armer and the Hot Dogs 4pm-8pm, Wild 102.9FM live broadcast beginning at 6pm and continues as the choreographed fireworks soundtrack; Fireworks approx. 9:30pm)

Douglas County:
Genoa Americana Festival: Live Music including a performance from the Carson City Symphony Orchestra, Music workshops, Kids Activities, and more at Mormon Station Park, Genoa (10am-6pm, free; Kids Parade 11am; Kids Water Games 1pm-4pm; Genoa Volunteer Fire Department Chicken BBQ 12pm-6pm at the Fire Dept., $12)

Freedom 5K Fun Run/Walk and Concert in the Park with the Carson Valley Pops Orchestra at Heritage Park, Gardnerville (register 7am-7:45am, Run/Walk begins 8am; 5K $20 per person and family rates, free for active/retired military; Patriotic costumes encouraged; 8am Carson Valley Lions Club Pancake Breakfast $7; Free Kids Obstacle Course 8am; Free Concert begins 11:30am)

Fifth Annual Fourth of July Festival: Music, Kid’s Bike Parade, Free Food and more in Minden Park, Downtown Minden (10am- 1pm, free)

Virginia City:
Fourth of July on the Comstock, Virginia City (Parade 12pm; Comstock Cowboys 2nd Amendment Concert in the Delta Parking Lot 6pm-9pm, raffle at 7pm; Fireworks Spectacular launched from Virginia City Arena/Fairgrounds; Echoing off Mt. Davidson at 6,200 feet elevation, the “kaboom” rocks the old 1850s historic mining community as the fireworks soar high above the town and Six Mile Canyon, making it visible from nearly anywhere in town)

Reno-Sparks:
Biggest Little City Wing Fest, Downtown Reno (12pm-6pm)

ARTOWN: Celebrate America and the Reno Philharmonic in Wingfield Park, Downtown Reno (5pm, Philharmonic 7:30pm; Fireworks at dusk; free; Bring your blankets, chairs and picnic baskets)

Independence Day Celebration: Tacoma Rainiers vs. Reno Aces at Greater NV Field, Downtown Reno (opening pitch 6:35pm; fireworks at dusk)

Lake Tahoe:
South Tahoe Red, White and Blue Independence Day Party hosted by Dreu Murin at Beach Retreat and Lodge: 3441 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe (12pm-11pm, free; Live DJs and giveaways; Fireworks soundtrack on KRLT-FM 93.9 or KOWL-AM 1490)

Funky Beach Bash and Fireworks at Commons Beach in Tahoe City, North Lake Tahoe (12pm-10pm, free; live music, contests, and more; Fireworks at 9:30pm)

Lights on the Lake Fourth of July Fireworks (approx. 9:45pm; best viewing at Nevada Beach, Timber Cove Marina, Tallac Historic Site/Baldwin Beach, Edgewood Tahoe, Lakeview Commons/El Dorado Beach; Tune your radio to KRLT-FM 93.9 or KOWL-AM 1490 for a synchronized music broadcast)

Tuesday, July 5:

Keep Tahoe Blue Beach Clean-up at Kiva/Tallac Historic Site, South Shore; Regan Beach, South Shore; Nevada Beach, East Shore; Kings Beach, North Shore; Commons Beach, North Shore (8:30am, bring water bottle, gloves, and sunscreen; refreshments, cleanup bags, gloves, and hand sanitizer provided; Raffle giveaway for participants; RSVP for any location at www.keeptahoeblue.org/rsvp )