Photo gallery: Thousands gathered for July 4 carnival and firework show in Carson City
What began as a July 4th shrouded in clouds and the threat of thunderstorms ended Saturday in glorious, patriotic fashion with a 27-minute fireworks display at Mills Park in Carson City.
The 23rd annual event hosted by RSVP and Carson City Toyota-Scion, was among the longest displays in recent memory, filled with assorted colors of white and blue, with all the rockets red glare.
Thousands gathered at Mills Park and surrounding neighborhoods to catch the display that began at 9:45 p.m. and was simulcast with a live radio remote on Magic 95.5 FM.
It was a near-perfect day with warm weather, even though the threat of rain loomed. It did rain briefly Saturday morning, and weather forecasters urged July 4 revelers to be prepared to take shelter if outdoors, but by late afternoon, the sun began to shine through the clouds and by 6 p.m. any threat of storms was gone.
July 4 in Carson City brought the annual RSVP carnival, a Carson City tradition, which will continue Sunday with plenty of food, rides and unique craft and vendors.
Did you take any photos of Saturday's events? Submit them to Carson Now for a chance to win tickets to the The Concert Under the Stars featuring Ambrosia and Pablo Cruise on Wednesday, July 8. The concert is sold out, but you can win tickets right here.
Just submit photos and/or videos of the fireworks and other July 4th activities Saturday at this link. The top three submissions that receive the most Facebook likes by Monday at 5 p.m. will each receive two free tickets to the concert. Please include your name.
Note: Video submissions have to be uploaded to YouTube to qualify. Just send us the YouTube link.
Nevada Rural Counties Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, also known as RSVP, holds three fundraising fairs each year to support the Home Companion, Respite Care and Lifeline programs that assist Carson City seniors to remaining independent and in their own homes. The next one will be the Nevada Days Celebration, Oct. 29 through Nov. 1.
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