Concerts, food, fireworks kick off Fourth fetes

The Las Vegas Valley hosts memorable fireworks displays on the Fourth of July. Neighborhoods offer their own form of fun. Here's what to expect this year.

STATION CASINOS

Station Casinos plans what it calls "the largest Fourth of July fireworks show that Las Vegas has ever seen."

Plans are in the works for fireworks shows to go off simultaneously about 9:30 p.m. Saturday at nine Station Casinos' properties. On the west side of the valley, sites include Red Rock Resort, Aliante Station, Santa Fe Station and Palace Station, and neighboring properties Texas Station and Fiesta Rancho will be a shared show. The pyrotechnic shows will be produced by the Grucci Family, which has clients around the world.

SUMMERLIN

The Summerlin Council plans to host its Fourth of July Patriotic Parade, beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday at Hillpointe Road and Hills Center Drive, with the parade route traveling south on Hills Center Drive toward the Village Center Circle roundabout, then west on Trailwood Drive, ending at Spring Gate Lane.

"The parade has grown in size and attendance every year for the last 15 years," said Traci Giesea, special events and recreation coordinator for The Summerlin Council. "This year is not an exception."

Expect more than 60 entries, such as traditional floats, dancers, musical groups, decorated vehicles, dignitaries and local mascots.

For more information, call 341-5500.

THE SPRINGS PRESERVE

The Las Vegas Philharmonic plans its Fourth of July Star Spangled Spectacular on Saturday at a new venue, the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.

The evening event -- gates open at 6 p.m., and the concert begins at 8 p.m. -- will use the outdoor amphitheater, which can hold approximately 2,000 people. The concert will be followed by a laser light show.

Reserved seats in the amphitheater are available for $27.50, and grounds passes, which include non-seated access to the concert venue amid standing cocktail tables, as well as the balcony at the Springs Café, are $17.50. The VIP package is $82.50 and includes a pre-concert reception in the ORIGEN Rotunda with complimentary hors d'oeuvres, beer and wine service and access to an exclusive tabled seating area in the amphitheater.

For more information, call 822-7705.

CLARK COUNTY POOLS

Clark County's outdoor swim facilities will offer a free swim day from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday.

For more information, call 455-8334.

Contact Summerlin View and South SummerlinView reporter Jan Hogan at jhogan@viewnews.com or 387-2949.

FREEDOM FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA AND FOOD FAIR

* When: Doors open at 7 p.m., fireworks at 9:15 p.m.

* Where: M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South

* Cost: Free admission

* More info: 797-1000

HENDERSON FOURTH OF JULY

* What: Live entertainment on three stages, food and beverages available, fun activities for children

* When: 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday

* Where: Henderson Events Plaza, 200 Water St.

* Cost: Free admission

* More info: www.hendersonlive.com/special-events/fourthofjulycelebration/

LAS VEGAS 51S

* When: 7:05 p.m. Thursday and Friday with fireworks immediately following games

* Where: Cashman Field, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North

* Cost: $14

* More info: 798-7825

BOULDER CITY DAMBOREE

* When: Saturday

* Where: Boulder City

* What: Pancake breakfast, 7 a.m.; parade, 9 a.m. beginning at Colorado Street and going down Nevada Highway; Damboree ceremonies and midway booths at Broadbent Park, 1301 5th St., beginning at 10 a.m.; festivities from 6 to 11 p.m. at Veterans' Memorial Park, 1650 Buchanan Blvd.; and fireworks at Veterans' Memorial Park at 9 p.m.

* Cost: Free admission to midway and fireworks

* More info: http://www.bcnv.org/Damboree/

LAKE LAS VEGAS

* What: Live music, fireworks and food

* When: 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday, with fireworks at 9 p.m.

* Where: The Village, 30 Strada di Villagio, Henderson

* Cost: Free

* More info: 564-4766

NORTH LAS VEGAS 10TH ANNUAL INDEPENDENCE DAY JUBILEE

* What: Kids' activities, live entertainment, food and fireworks

* When: 6 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday

* Where: Seastrand Park, 6330 Camino Eldorado

* Cost: Free admission

* More info: 633-2650 or www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com