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July 4 weekend around Carson City region includes carnival, parades, fireworks shows, live music and more

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Independence Day weekend is turning out to be a busy one in and around the Carson City region with events spanning Thursday, July 1 through Monday, July 5.

Nevada Rural Counties RSVP is hosting their annual carnival Thursday through Sunday, with activities for the whole family at Mills Park in Carson City. The carnival grounds open at 4 p.m. Thursday, noon on Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. on Sunday.

The fireworks show on Sunday, July 4 will begin at 9:30 p.m. Go here for a full schedule of carnival activities, including live music and vendors, during the four-day celebration.

The USAF Mobility Band are performing at Bob McFadden Plaza on Saturday, July 3 at 5:30 p.m. to kick off the holiday weekend. More information on the family-friendly event can be found in the story here.

The Carson City Comedy Club will present comedian Paul Hooper inside of the Carson Nugget on Friday, July 2, Saturday, July 3, and Sunday, July 4 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15. More information can be found in the story here.

The Nevada State Railroad Museum will offer three days of train rides during the holiday weekend from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday through Monday. The museum is offering an all-inclusive wristband that allows visitors free admission into the museum and unlimited train rides for a day.

Tours will be available at the Nevada State Prison every day this weekend from Saturday, July 3 to Monday, July 5. Presented by the Nevada State Preservation Society, tour times will proceed every hour from 10-1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Monday will feature eight tours every half hour from 10-1 p.m. Tickets are $15 a person. Go here for tickets and more information.

The Carson Valley Inn presents country singer and musician Trace Adkins on Friday, July 2 at 8 p.m. at outdoor venue TJ’s Corral. For more information and ticketing, go here.

Main Street Gardnerville is organizing the eight annual Freedom 5k Fun Run and Walk on Sunday, July 4 beginning at 8 a.m. at Heritage Park in Gardnerville. A pancake breakfast presented by the Carson Valley Lions and Pops Orchestra concert to follow at 10 a.m. For information and registration, go here.

The town of Minden will host a Fourth of July celebration on Sunday, July 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Minden Park. The Carson Valley Inn will provide complimentary barbecue food and activities including a kids bike parade and bounce houses are planned. For information, go here.

The town of Genoa will present their Genoa Americana Celebration at Mormon Station State Park on Sunday, July 4 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event will feature Americana bands until 4 p.m. as well as the Carson City Symphony at 4:30 p.m. Chicken dinners will be available for purchase. For more information, go here.

Dayton will host its third annual Fourth of July parade to celebrate Independence Day, presented by the Friends of Old Town Dayton. Locals are invited to participate in the parade, beginning at 10 a.m. Go to the story here for more information.

The Virginia City Tourism Commission will host a Fourth of July celebration complete with a parade, live music and fireworks show. The events kickoff at noon on Sunday, July 4 with the parade down C Street. The fireworks show will proceed at dark. Go to the story here for more information about festivities and sign-ups.

The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Lake Tahoe will be hosting an evening of live music and fireworks on Saturday, July 3 in Guitar Plaza from 7-10 p.m. The show is limited to paying guests only, tickets are $65. For more information, go to the story here.

A group of South Lake Tahoe businesses and residents have joined forces to produce a small fireworks show on July 4 beginning at 9:20 p.m. at the Stateline corridor. Go to the story here for more information and to donate to the cause.

Additionally, Incline Village in north Lake Tahoe will host a holiday weekend full of activities, including the first ever “Local Heroes” parade. Go to the story for more information and a schedule of events for the entire family on July 3 and 4.

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UPDATE 8:27PM: The shooting suspect has been detained, according to Reno Police Department via Twitter, there have been no reports of injuries to officers, deputies or civilians.
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