July 4 Independence celebrations underway, fireworks grand finales Wednesday: find them all here

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

Please be safe, have a designated driver or ride handy, and remember that this whole area is just a fire waiting to happen – fireworks of any type are illegal and completely ill-advised.

Monday, July 2:

• — RSVP’s 26th annual Fourth of July Celebration and Carnival at Mills Park (Carnival 5pm-10pm; $5 off coupon for $30 unlimited ride wristband available at the RSVP booth; live music, great food and craft vendors, carnival rides and games for all ages; Wheelhouse Skate Expo with giveaways and skate jams). Click here for the entire Carnival at Mills Park schedule, fireworks and more.

Tuesday, July 3:

• — Old Fashioned 4th of July Party at the Dayton Senior Center and Library: 320 Old Dayton Valley Rd, Dayton (10am-2pm; BBQ Lunch 11:30am-12:30pm, $4, $2 seniors; Activities to include a show and shine for classic vehicles, horseshoes, water balloon toss, cake walk, live music and BBQ)
• — RSVP’s 26th annual Fourth of July Celebration and Carnival at Mills Park (Carnival 5pm-10pm; $5 off coupon for $30 unlimited ride wristband available at the RSVP booth; live music, great food and craft vendors, carnival rides and games for all ages; Wheelhouse Skate Expo with giveaways and skate jams)
• — 39th annual July Third Fireworks and Beach Party at the  Kings Beach State Recreation Area, North Lake Tahoe (7pm-10pm, free; food trucks, beer garden, music and more; Fireworks 9:30pm; Parking is highly impacted on July 3 in Kings Beach; plan accordingly. You are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transportation to the venue)

Wednesday, July 4: Independence Day
Carson City: Fireworks at Dusk

• — Fourth of July Celebration with the Inyo, V&T Locomotive #25, the McKeen Motor Car and the Glenbrook at the Nevada State Railroad Museum Edwards Motor Car Rides at the Nevada State Railroad Museum (museum open 9am-4:30pm; Parade of Trains 9:45am; The #25 and McKeen Motor Car will alternate runs 10:40am-4pm, Unlimited Train Ride wristband/museum admission $15 for adults, $10 for members, $9 for children 12 to 17, $5 for children 4 to 11; Regular museum admission and train fares are also available)
• — Liberty Bell Ringing at the Nevada State Museum (10am; join the Battle Born Patriots Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution; Revolutionary War music with the fifes and drums, Reading the Declaration, and ringing the liberty bell for each of the original 13 colonies)
• — RSVP’s 26th annual Fourth of July Celebration and Carnival at Mills Park (Carnival 1pm-10pm, Live Music with the Heidi Incident 4pm-8pm, Live Radio Remote 6pm-9pm and choreographed fireworks soundtrack on Wild 102.9 FM; Fireworks launched from Carson High School approx. 9:30pm; $5 off coupon for $30 unlimited ride wristband available at the RSVP booth; live music, great food and craft vendors, carnival rides and games for all ages; Wheelhouse Skate Expo with giveaways and skate jams)
• — BBQ Beer Bash and Outdoor Concert with the Cash Only Band on the Third Street Stage, in the Bob McFadden Plaza at Third and Curry (3pm-9pm; free; food and drink available in the Plaza; Jenga, Corn Hole, Splash Pad and More; sponsored by the Fox Brewpub, a portion of total sales will help individuals displaced by fire )

Douglas County: No Fireworks in Minden/Gardnerville/Genoa tonight

• — Sixth annual Freedom 5K Fun Run/Walk and Concert of Patriotic Songs in the Park at Heritage Park: 1447 Courthouse Alley, Gardnerville (register 7am-7:45am, 5K Run/Walk begins 8am; $35 per person, $30 for active/retired military and kids – 20% discount for groups of 4 or more: Includes t-shirt, medal and bib; Dress up in the most wild and crazy outfits for your chance for best dressed and don't forget the dog, too; dogs must be child/dog friendly, vaccinated, leashed and positioned in the back of the race; 8am Carson Valley Lions Club Pancake Breakfast, $7; 11:30am Free Carson Valley Pops Orchestra Concert featuring the Voices of the Sierra Choral Group)
• — Genoa Americana Festival at Mormon Station Park, Genoa (10am-6pm, free; 10am Kids Parade and Opening Ceremonies; 11am-6pm Genoa Volunteer Fire Department Chicken BBQ $12; 12pm Ringing of the Original School bell at Genoa Courthouse Museum; Live Music including a performance from the Carson City Symphony Orchestra at 4:30pm; festivities, five bands, games, old-time jams, raffles, and more; bring low-back chairs/blankets, and towels for the kids)
• — Annual Fourth of July Festival in Minden Park, Downtown Minden (10am-2pm, free; Music, Kid’s Bike Parade and activities, Free hot dogs/hamburgers/popsicles, beverages will be available for purchase; Sponsored by the Town of Minden, Model Dairy, and Carson Valley Inn)
• — Carson Valley Pops Orchestra presents “A Concert of Patriotic Songs” in Heritage Park, Gardnerville (11:30am; free)

Lyon/Storey County - Virginia City: Fireworks at Dusk, no fireworks in Dayton

• — Fourth of July on the Comstock, Virginia City (Celebration begins at 10am, Parade 12pm; 6pm-9pm Second Amendment Concert with David Johns and the Comstock Cowboys in the Bucket of Blood Parking Lot; Fireworks Spectacular at dusk; 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: Fireworks at Dusk

• — Fourth of July Lemonade Social at Washoe Lake State Park (1pm-2pm; Meet with park staff near the Main Boat Ramp. We will have light refreshments, park information, and more; park entrance fee $5 per vehicle)
• — 19th annual Star Spangled Sparks Fireworks Spectacular in Victorian Square, Sparks (4pm-10pm Street Party with food and craft vendor booths; 5pm Live Music; Fireworks at 9:45pm; no pets, bbqs, or glass containers allowed)
• — Independence Day Celebration: Reno Aces VS the Sacramento River Cats at Greater Nevada Field, Downtown Reno (opening pitch 6:35pm; post-game fireworks spectacular)
• — ARTOWN: Celebrate America with the Reno Philharmonic in Wingfield Park, Downtown Reno (the family friendly performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. and will end with a fantastic choreographed firework finale at dusk; free; Bring your blankets, chairs and picnic baskets)

Lake Tahoe: Fireworks at Dusk

• — Beach Bash and 73rd annual fireworks Show at Commons Beach in Tahoe City, North Lake Tahoe (11am-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)

Thursday, July 5:

• — Keep Tahoe Blue annual Beach Clean-up Event at Kiva/Tallac Historic Site, Regan Beach, and Nevada Beach, South Shore or Commons Beach and Kings Beach, North Shore (8:30am, Be sure to bring: Reusable water bottle, sunscreen, cleanup gloves (if you have them), hat, sunglasses and wear comfortable clothing and shoes, as well as any snacks that you would like; We provide: Reusable cleanup bags, gloves & hand sanitizer, refreshments, giveaways and free raffle prizes.; RSVP for any location at https://donate.keeptahoeblue.org/event/keep-tahoe-red-white-and-blue-bea... )