Photo: Karen Ackley via GoogleBlast Off in the Basin: Free 4th of July Fireworks & Drone Show
Sat, Jul 4 · 7 PM – 9:30 PM
Buckskin Basin Park · 7350 Buckskin Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89128 · Centennial Hills
Free; food trucks on site
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Northwest valley's free show: DJ and food trucks from 7pm, then a 12-minute synchronized fireworks-plus-drones display at 9:15pm. Bring low-back chairs and drop the gear at the Tenaya Way drop-off spot.
The City of Las Vegas hosts a free Fourth of July celebration at Buckskin Basin Park for America's 250th birthday, starting 7pm with DJ music and food trucks; a 12-minute coordinated drone and fireworks show begins at 9:15pm, set to patriotic music on Sunny 106.5 FM. Overflow viewing areas at Children's Memorial Park (6601 W. Gowan Rd.) and Bettye Wilson Soccer Complex (7353 Eugene Ave.) with trivia, music, and prizes.
Good for
All ages; northwest families who want fireworks without the Strip
Know before you go
Bring low-back chairs, blankets, and plenty of water. Stroller/chair/cooler drop-off on Tenaya Way; ADA parking on Buckskin Ave. Expect heavy traffic leaving — hang back 20 minutes after the finale.
Getting there
Buckskin Basin Park · 7350 Buckskin Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89128
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