Where to watch fireworks in Las Vegas on Fourth of July
Fireworks explode over the Plaza in downtown Las Vegas as viewed from Circa’s Stadium Swim Saturday, June 20, 2026. Las Vegas is celebrating America’s 250th birthday with a summer-long celebration featuring eight-minute synchronized fireworks every Saturday night at 9 p.m. from June 6 through July 25. Photo by: Steve Marcus
Friday, July 3, 2026 | 2 a.m.
Editor’s note: Este artículo está traducido al español.
America turns 250 this Fourth of July, and Southern Nevada is pulling out all the stops. Here’s how you can join the party:
America250 Fireworks Celebration on the Strip
Las Vegas is marking America’s 250th birthday by stretching Independence Day into an eight-week spectacle, with rotating fireworks displays across the Strip and downtown on Saturdays through July 25.
The shows are eight-minute synchronized displays at 9 p.m. Saturdays. They are choreographed to a music broadcast on Lotus stations KOMP 92.3 FM, 97.1 FM The Point and 98.9 HANK FM, along with complementary visuals on the Sphere’s Exosphere, turning the skyline into a coordinated, multisensory display.
The Fourth of July itself is the main event.
On Saturday, July 4th, nine rooftops along the Strip will ignite together for a fully synchronized Full Strip Spectacular, with coordinated red, white and blue building lighting and a 30-minute marquee takeover.
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32nd annual Summerlin Patriotic Parade
Summerlin Patriotic Parade returns for its 32nd annual celebration as an official America250 Nevada event, carrying the theme “United We Celebrate 250.”
The parade features 70 entries representing American history, culture, military service, sports and community traditions, with more than 20 giant inflatable balloons, veteran and military organizations, and floats.
U.S. Air Force Col. Trevor T. Merrell will serve as grand marshal. Sports representation includes the Vegas Golden Knights, Las Vegas Raiders, the A’s and the Las Vegas Aviators.
The parade starts at 8:30 a.m. from Hillpointe Road and Hills Center Drive, travels south on Hills Center Drive to Village Center Circle, then turns west onto Trailwood Drive, ending at the Trails Village Shopping Center. The event is free and open to the public.
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Boulder City Damboree
Boulder City’s all-day Fourth of July tradition returns for its 78th year.
The celebration starts at 7 a.m. with the Rotary Pancake Breakfast at Bicentennial Park. The annual flyover by the Boulder City Veterans’ Flying Group at 9 a.m. signals the start of the parade down Colorado Street.
The parade ends at Broadbent Park, where nonprofit vendors offer games, food and a beer wagon, plus a coin toss at the Boulder City Pool at 11 a.m.
Festivities move to Veterans Memorial Park at 4 p.m. for music, food, games and fireworks accompanied by music from DJ Mike Pacini.
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Henderson celebration at Heritage Park
A free star-spangled celebration at Heritage Park (350 S. Racetrack Road) kicks off at 6 p.m. with a live performance by country artist Tony Jackson, followed by a fireworks display at 9 p.m. synchronized to a custom soundtrack on Mix 94.1.
Admission and parking are free.
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Fireworks in downtown Las Vegas
The Plaza has downtown Las Vegas’ only live fireworks shows at 9 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday.
The public can watch for free from Main Street, which will be closed to vehicle traffic from Carson Avenue to Ogden Avenue. The Plaza also offers a rooftop pool deck viewing party with a DJ and cocktails.
The property is also hosting weekly summer fireworks every Friday night through Sept. 4, making it one of the best recurring shows in town all summer long.
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Station Casinos turns 50
Station Casinos fireworks displays are extra special: the company is also marking its 50th anniversary in Las Vegas.
Fireworks shows launch from Boulder Station, Durango Resort, Green Valley Ranch Resort, Red Rock Resort, Santa Fe Station and Sunset Station.
Durango, Green Valley and Red Rock will host poolside viewing parties including live DJs, frozen treats and glow items for children.
The celebration starts between 7 p.m. with fireworks launching at 9 p.m. Admission is $35 for guests 12 and up, $10 for children ages 2–11, and free for those under 2.
Sunset Station will have free viewing from its amphitheater. Each of the properties has free viewing from its parking lot.
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Fireworks on the water
Fireworks erupt over the water at Lake Las Vegas in Henderson at 9 p.m. The show is free and open to the public, with great viewing from the Westin, the Hilton, and the lawn in the Village dining and retail area, Lake Las Vegas officials said.
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