July Fourth events

Looking for the best place to catch the fireworks in Carson City tonight? Talk to Mike Hughes, RSVP marketing and development director.

For the last 14 years, Hughes and RSVP have put on a fireworks show for Independence Day, along with a carnival that takes over Mills Park.

The fireworks are shot from behind the athletic fields at Carson High School, providing Mills Park with the best viewing spots for the show.

Lantis Fireworks, a Las Vegas-based company, is putting on the 15-20 minute fireworks display beginning at about 9:15 p.m. tonight. The total cost of the show is $12,000.

The carnival is put on by Inland Empire Shows, the same company that puts on the Mother's Day carnival for RSVP.

All proceeds from the fair go to support RSVP programs designed to assist homebound seniors in remaining independent and in their own homes.

Here's a list of Independence Day celebrations or events taking place today around the region:

Carson City:

• RSVP July Fourth Celebration Carnival at Mills Park. Features a carnival with rides, midway, crafts and food and entertainment. Noon-midnight. Fireworks at dusk. Call 687-4680.

• "Iron Horse Days: An Extravaganza of Fire, Steam & Old Iron," Nevada State Railroad museum, 2180 S. Carson St., 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Passenger train rides from noon-5 p.m.; Wandering Wheels motorcycle club and DARE program.

Genoa:

• 23rd annual Pops in the Park at the Orchard House. Bring your own picnic lunch or purchase one from the Genoa Country Store. The Philharmonic League will sell wine, beer, water and souvenirs. There will be a silent auction and a petting zoo. Entertainment starts at 1 p.m.

Reno/Sparks:

• Reno: A celebration with music and games at Rancho San Rafael Park until a 9:30 p.m. fireworks show. Parade starts at 10 a.m. at Wingfield Park at the corner of First Street and Arlington Avenue.

• Sparks: Games and music in the Sparks Marina until 5 p.m. and then in Victorian Square at 5 p.m. Fireworks at 9:45 p.m.

Lake Tahoe

• Incline Village: Fireworks at dusk. Best vantage points are from the beach at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe (for guests only) or those dining at the Lone Eagle Grill (reservations recommended).

• Tahoe City: Fireworks: 9:30 p.m. off a barge just off of Commons Beach.

Virginia City

• Fourth of July Spectacular: Begins with a large parade at noon down C Street. A penny scramble with 50,000 pennies for children will take place at Taylor and C Streets at the end of the parade; also face painters and piñatas. Live music in the Delta Saloon parking lot in the afternoon, followed by the fireworks.