Celebrations for the 4th of July are back with parades, fun runs, beach parties and light shows with fireworks shows and drone shows debuting in Tahoe this year.
Pack a picnic, stake out your spot early (remember, low-back chairs), bike or take public transit, and bring cash for food, beverages and donations to fund local fireworks and drone shows.
UPDATE JULY 1: The drone shows for Tahoe City and Kings Beach have been postponed due to wind gusts expected of between 30 to 35 mph, according to NOAA forecasts. Check event websites for up-to-date information throughout the weekend.
“Red, White and BOOM!”
July 2-3 | area venues | Graeagle
On July 2, enjoy an aerial fireworks display over Graeagle Mill Pond and the second annual Graeagle Cornhole Tournament. On July 3, enjoy the Graeagle Parade and Day in the Park events. | graeagle.com
“Local Heroes 4th of July Celebration”
July 2-4 | area venues | Incline Village, Nev.
The festivities begin on July 2 with a pancake breakfast at Station 11, followed by a parade and a community fair on the Village Green. On July 3, local veterans and heroes are honored with a Blackhawk helicopter landing, a veterans’ lunch and a flag retirement ceremony. The weekend highlight is the Incline Village/Crystal Bay SkyShow on July 4 at Incline Middle School. | 4thofjulytahoe.com
Incline SkyShow
July 4 | Incline Village, Nev.
Incline Village will host a laser show and two drone shows at 9:30 and 10:15 p.m. (gates open at 7:30 p.m.) with a live DJ and a Beer Garden at the Incline Village Middle School Ball Fields. Parking will be available at the middle school, Parasol, Recreation Center and Visitors Center. Shuttles will be available at The Chateau, Big Water and Diamond Peak parking lots. Drone viewing map available online. | ivcbskyshow.org
Beach Party and Drone Light Show
– POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER
July 3 | Kings Beach State Recreation Area
Start the Independence Day celebrations at the 41st annual July 3rd Beach Party from 7 to 10 p.m., featuring the inaugural Drone Light Show at 9:30 p.m. The Beach Party is open to all ages; admission is free. There will be food vendors and a beer/wine garden. Tickets available for preferred seating. Free shuttle from Northstar running every 30 minutes from 6 to 11 p.m. On demand shuttle available using the TART Connect app. Drone viewing map available online. | northtahoebusiness.org
Red, White and Wild
July 3 | Hard Rock Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev.
From 7 to 10 p.m., enjoy a party at Guitar Plaza and fireworks display, which begins at 9:30 p.m. The $79 ticket includes a wristband entry, dinner buffet, one drink and fireworks. | hardrockcasinolaketahoe.com
A Community Tradition
July 4 | area venues | Truckee
Independence Day is an all-day event in Truckee, starting with a pancake breakfast hosted by the Truckee Fire Department at the station next to Wild Cherries. The annual 1-Mile Firecracker Run starts at 9:45 a.m. followed by the parade from 10 a.m. to noon. The fun continues at West End Beach with live music, dancing, games and barbecues until the fireworks display starting at 9:30 p.m. The beach event is for Truckee residents and homeowners. Tickets are $10 per person. Shuttle available to the parade using the TART Connect app. | truckee.com
“Tahoe Strong: A Salute to Our Heroes”
July 4 | Ski Run to Bijou Community Park | South Lake Tahoe/Stateline, Nev.
The parade starts at 10 a.m. along Lake Tahoe Boulevard from Ski Run to Bijou Community Park. This year is the inaugural Best of the Parade Awards. Trophies will be awarded for Best Float, Best Walking, Best Youth, Best Decorated Vehicle and History & Heritage Award. | cityofslt.us
Red, White & Tahoe Blue
July 1-10 | Area venues
A Salute to America with Broadway, Opera and Patriotic music at the 17th annual “BOPS” concert conducted by Maestro James Rawie. Revel in full orchestra and chorus performances of patriotic favorites, enjoy great opera arias, join in a sing-along, and, if you’re the highest bidder, conduct the orchestra in “The Stars and Stripes Forever.” Dates are July 1 in Incline Village; July 3 in Reno; July 5 at Tahoe Paradise Park; and July 10 at Truckee River Regional Park. | Tickets toccatatahoe.org
Drone Light Show
– POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER
July 4 | Commons Beach | Tahoe City
This year, an aerial drone show will replace fireworks, eliminating the risk of fire and environmental pollution. Orchestrated to music broadcast on 101.5, more than 100 drones will take to the air at 9:30 p.m., brightening up the sky and delivering a new kind of wonder. Free shuttle from Northstar running every 30 minutes from 6 to 11 p.m. On demand shuttle available using the TART Connect app. Drone viewing map available online. | visittahoecity.org
Lights on the Lake Fireworks
July 4 | South Shore
The fireworks display, which is visible from all over South Shore, is from 9:45 to 10:05 p.m. Pick a spot on the shoreline, a beach or in a park and enjoy. | visitlaketahoe.com
Fireworks & Drone Shows
July 2
- Graeagle | 9:30 p.m.
July 3
- Kings Beach | 9:30 p.m. – POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER
- Stateline, Nev. | 9:30 p.m.
July 4
- Incline Village | 9:30 & 10:15 p.m. (2 shows)
- Tahoe City | 9:30 p.m. – POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER
- Truckee | 9:30 p.m.
- South Lake Tahoe | 9:45 p.m.
