A Southwest Fourth of July: Lake Tahoe
by Lynn Bremner
Lake Tahoe, Nevada 4th of July Details
July 4, Sat. South Lake Tahoe's NV USA "Lights on the Lake" Fireworks. Lake Tahoe. 8:45p.
"Set to music, Lights on the Lake is one of the largest and most incredible fireworks displays west of the Mississippi. Created by Pyro Spectaculars, Inc. and fired by Pyrodigital Consultants, the show runs approximately 30 minutes long and features a wide variety of patterns, lights, designs and shapes. The simultaneous music broadcast can be heard on local stations KRLT-FM 93.9 and KOWL-AM 1490. Launched from an offshore barge, the fireworks are visible from all over town. The show begins at approximately 8:45 p.m.") 800-AT-TAHOE
Best spots to view the firework show in Lake Tahoe:
Book a cruise on the lake aboard the M.S. Dixie II and the Tahoe Queen. Both boats are Mississippi paddlewheelers and offer a unique perspective of the firework show from the water. These are the both offer a 4th of July Fireworks, Dinner Cruise. Call 1-800-23-TAHOE for information or reservations.
Nevada Beach is just a couple miles east of the Nevada casinos on Elk Point Road. This is a good beach location for families with children who want to BBQ. The beach offers charcoal grills and picnic tables. The beach faces west with beautiful views of West Shore and Desolation Wilderness. This is probably one of the best spots in the area to watch the firework show.
Baldwin Beach offers firework views facing east towards South Shore. The beach backs up the Tallac Historic Site and is approximately 5 miles down Emerald Bay Road. The site offers public parking, restroom facilities, picnic areas, fire pits and barbecue grills.
Bijou Community Park is a quieter location to view the fireworks as it is set back from the shoreline. The park offers restrooms, a skate park, disc golf course, playground and exercise circuit. Bijou Park is located on the corner of Johnson and Al Tahoe Blvd.
The intersection of Regan and El Dorado Beaches located where HWY 50 meets the lake is one of the best spots for viewing the fireworks. These narrow beaches offer a front row seat to the firework display. Reagan and El Dorado are two very popular beaches for the 4th of July show, so come early - this location fills up quickly.
Tallac Historic Site will host the Valhalla Arts and Music Festival with a holiday BBQ. It is one of the quieter locations to view the firework display with views facing east across Lake Tahoe.
For more information visit:
Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority
169 Highway 50/ PO Box 5878
Stateline, NV 89449
Phone: (775) 588-5900 or (800) AT-TAHOE
Fax: (775) 588-1941
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