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Annual Night of Fire at Las Vegas Motor Speedway When: Gates open at 5 p.m. July 2 (racing starts at 7, fireworks at 9:30) Admission: $15 general admission, $12 for senior citizens and military, $5 for children. Family four-pack also available. More info: LVMS.com The event will kick off the holiday weekend with All-American Series stock care racing, SMRA Supermodifieds, MetroPCS Super Late Models and more. There will also be a fireworks show.

10th annual Independence Day Jubilee When: 6 to 9:30 p.m. July 2 Admission: Free More info: 702-633-2650 Where: Seastrand Park, 6330 Camino Eldorado, North Las Vegas The events will feature children's activities, live entertainment, food vendors, a tribute to the nation's military troops and a fireworks show by Pyrotecnio.

Las Vegas 51s vs. Reno Aces Game & Fireworks When: Game starts at 7:05 p.m. July 3. Fireworks immediately following the game Tickets: $9-$14 More info: 798-7825

61st Annual Boulder City Damboree When: July 4 Where: Boulder City The annual event will feature a pancake breakfast at 7 a.m. in Bicentennial Park; a parade at 9 a.m. beginning at Colorado and going down Nevada Highway; Damboree ceremonies and midway booths at Broadbent Park beginning at 10 a.m.; festivities from 6 to 11 p.m. at Veteran's Memorial Park; and fireworks at Veteran's Memorial Park at 9 p.m.

Downtown Henderson Fourth of July fireworks & celebration When: 6-9 p.m. July 4 Where: Henderson Events Plaza and surrounding area Admission: Free More Info: 702-267-2171 Attendees will enjoy three stages of live music by the Henderson Symphony Orchestra, country music entertainer Randy Anderson and more. Additionally, families will have the opportunity to indulge in a variety of food and beverage options while the children are entertained by an assortment of fun activities including a rock wall, dunk tank, bounce house and more. The Independence Day celebration will culminate with a spectacular fireworks display from atop City Hall.

Admission and parking is free. Some activities may require paid admission. Complimentary shuttle service will be provided from Morrell Park, located at 500 Harris Street, beginning at 5 p.m. Only handicap parking will be available on-site.

Glass containers, fireworks and barbeques are prohibited.

4th of July at Lake Las Vegas When: 4 to 9 p.m. July 4 Where: The Village, 30 Strada di Villagio, Henderson More info: 702-564-4766 There will be live music, food and fireworks (fireworks start at 9 p.m.).

Mandalay Beach Concert & Fireworks When: fireworks at 9 p.m. and concert at 9:15 p.m. July 4 Where: Poolside at Mandalay Bay Tickets: $20 general admission

Freedom Fireworks Extravaganza When: 9:15 p.m. July 4 Where: M Resort, 123000 Las Vegas Blvd. South The fireworks show will last 15 minutes. Before the show, an old-fashioned food fair will offer carnival-like food stands where popcorn, cotton candy, snow cones, soda and water will be available for purchase. The food fair begins at 7 p.m. Admission is free to the public. The Villaggio and Pool Bars also will remain open for alcohol purchases.

Station Casino's Fourth of July Blast Station Casino's will feature fireworks on July 4 at Red Rock Resort. Green Valley Ranch, Palace Station, Boulder Station. Texas Station and Fiesta Rancho, Fiesta Henderson, Aliante Station, Santa Fe Station and Sunset Station. The nine-minute show at 9:30 p.m. will be produced by the Grucci Family. The show has been choreographed to a variety of music paying tribute to America and the fun spirit of Las Vegas and will be simulcast live on KSNE Sunny 106.5 FM, KWNR New Country 95.5 FM, KWID La Preciosa 101.9 FM, KPLV The Party 93.1 FM, KOMP The Rock Station 92.3 FM, KWWN ESPN 1100 AM, KXPT The Point 97.1 FM, KBAD Fox Sports 920 AM and KENO ESPN Deportes 1460 AM.

Fourth of July Beer Bash When: July 3-5 Where: Brooklyn Bridge, New York-New York Tickets: Daily tickets are $10 without alcohol; $45 day of event with alcohol; $95 for a three-day pass and unlimited beer More info: 702-740-6969 The event will feature live entertainment, 20 brewers and 50 beers. The Brooklyn Bridge opens at 3 p.m. July 3 and noon July 4 and 5. Scheduled to perform are: DJ Chris Landry, 5 p.m. July 3-5; Spazmatics, 7:30 p.m. July 3; the Boogie Nights, 7:30 p.m. July 4; and Phoenix, 7:30 p.m. July 5.

"American Pie 4th of July" on Fremont Street When: July 3-5 Where: Fremont Street Experience, downtown Las Vegas More info: vegasexperience.com Headline concerts will feature Janis Joplin's Original Band Big Brother & The Holding Company on Friday, July 3 and The Grass Roots on Saturday, July 4. The weekend-long event will also showcase a brilliant virtual fireworks show on the Viva Vision canopy, in addition to "Signs of Life," the official Viva Vision show by Official Artist of Summer of '69, John Van Hamersveld. Various downtown hotel-casinos will also be offering outdoor patios, selling Fourth of July barbeque favorites.

Red, Hot and You Party with Steel Panther When: July 3 Where: Green Valley Ranch Green Valley Ranch is ringing in the 4th of July a day early by featuring the popular and wickedly raunchy Steel Panther performing a special "Red, Hot and You" performance on Friday, July 3rd. $5 Red Bull vodkas and $5 Bud Light tall boys will be available for purchase and there's prizes for the most patriotic and sexiest outfits for the women. Must be 21 or older.

Free Swim Day Clark County's outdoor swim facilities will offer a free swim day from noon to 6 p.m. July 4. For more information, call 455-8334.

Summerlin Annual Patriotic Parade When: 9 to 11 a.m. July 4 Where: Begins at Hillpointe Road and Hills Center Drive and travels south toward the Village Center Circle before heading west on Trailwood Drive The parade will include traditional floats, giant helium balloons, American Indian dancers, and a salute to Nellis Air Force Base.

Pool & BBQ Party at Aliante Station When: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Where: Aliante Station Admission: $10 general admission, includes food A pool and bbq party will take place all weekend. The event will feature bbq, live entertainment, contests and drink specials. Must be 21 and older after 7 p.m.

4th of July at VooDoo Lounge What: White-hot party with Playboy Playmate Jessie Preston When: July 3 Ladies in white receive complimentart admission while men dressed in white are only $10. Maxim-featured DJ Frances and men's magazine model/DJ Diamon will spin main floor and patio with opening set by DJ Mika. An all-white lingerie show will take place on the patio. What: Holly Huddleston of "Sunset Tan" will hopst the independence weekend edition of VooDoo Saturday with DJ's L1 and Jeff G. The evening's eye candy goes beyond traditional fireworks to include the gorgeous models competing in the Miss Caribbean Tan contest, the world's premier bikini model search. Where: VooDoo Lounge, Rio

Star Spangled Spectacular with Las Vegas Philharmonic When: Doors open at 6 p.m. July 4 Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Tickets: Assigned amphitheater seating is $27.50 per person; grounds passes, which include non-seated access to the concert venue, are available at $17.50 per person; and VIP Packages, at $82.50 per person, include a pre-concert VIP reception in the ORIGEN Rotunda and an exclusive tabled seating area in the amphitheater More info: 702-822-7705

The philharmonic's annual Fourth of July show is moving to the Springs Preserve. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the concert will begin at 8 p.m. in the Springs Preserve's outdoor amphitheater. A laser-light show will accompany the performance's finale. Springs Preserve annual pass holders will receive discounts. No outside food, beverages or chairs will be allowed on the premises.

Rock the Block: July Fourth Celebration with Hoobastank When: Doors open at 7 p.m. July 4 Where: 500 E. Fremont St. Admission: $15 in advance, $20 at the door Tickets: ticketmaster.com Miller Lite, Mix 94.1 & Xtreme Radio 107.5 presents Rock The Block: July Fourth Celebration featuring Hoobastank at Fremont East Entertainment District. Hed Pe, Living Things and Otherwise will also perform.

Happy 49th of July at 4949 Lounge Santa Fe Station is celebrating Independence Day immediately after the fireworks show with its own "Happy 49th of July" party inside the 4949 Lounge. The first 49 people in the door get free Bud Light beer, great drink specials and prize giveaways. Guests must be 21 or older.

Celebrate at the ice rink The SoBe Ice Arena at Fiesta Rancho will be celebrating with $4 ice skating for children and adults from 1 to 5 p.m. and from 8 to 11 p.m. July 4. The fee also includes skate rentals.

Red Rock Lanes at Red Rock Resort Red Rock Lanes will be featuring Cosmic Bowling all day on July 4 and bowling specials including two hours of unlimited bowling for up to five people, shoe rentals, a large pizza and pitcher of soda for $65.

Strike Zone Bowling Center at Sunset Station Strike Zone Bowling Center is offering a bowling party for up to five people that includes four hours of bowling, hot dogs, hamburgers and sodas for $99 as well as half priced drinks at Rosalita's Cantina from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Texas Station Bowling Center and BBQ The bowling center will offer $1.50 bowling games from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. (shoe rental not included). Beginning at 7 p.m. there will be an outdoor BBQ with food and drinks available for purchase and free live entertainment by The Crashers at 7 p.m. in Parking Lot C. The after party continues inside South Padre beginning at 10 p.m. with another performance by The Crashers. Admission is $5 and free for ladies and guests must be 21 or older.

Primm Valley Casino Resorts' 4th of July Celebration When: July 4 Where: Primm Valley More info: 1-800-386-7867 The fourth of July celebration will include live entertainment; free all-day attraction passes for Nevada residents good for the Adventure Canyon Log Flume, Turbo Drop and Desperado Roller Coaster at Buffalo Bill's; four times points earned on all REEL slots from noon to midnight; a complimentary pool party from 6 to 9 p.m. at Primm Valley pool with a DJ, $2 drink specials, face painters, fake tattoo artists and a bean bag toss for the kids; and an explosive fireworks show at 9:45 p.m. behind Primm Valley.

2nd annual Firecrackin' 4th of July Spectacular When: Begins at 3 p.m. July 4 Where: Pahrump Nugget Hotel More info: 1-866-751-6500 Festivities include live outdoor entertainment and a fireworks show at 9:15 p.m.. Fourth of July menu items include special offers on an all-American buffet at Gold Miner's, and hot dogs and domestic draft beer at the Gold Bar.

4th of July at Sun City Mesquite When: 2:30 to 9:30 p.m. July 4 Where: Sun City, Mesquite, NV Admission: Free More info: 866-339-9322 The Fourth of July celebration for all ages will feature music and dance, free bingo for adults, a water balloon toss for kids, arts and crafts, a golf chipping contest, refreshments and cocktails. There will be a fireworks show sponsored by the City of Mesquite at 9:30 p.m.

Rockets Over The River Where: Laughlin, NV Cost: Free More info: 702-298-2214 Just after dark on Saturday, July 4, the huge 19th annual Rockets Over The River fireworks display will be free for public viewing along the entire Laughlin River Walk. Typically, this extraordinary display is one of the most spectacular and exciting in the West as the pyrotechnic company shoots its rockets into the dark desert sky. The show will be choreographed to fabulous patriotic music that will be simulcast by the Laughlin hotels and local radio stations.