According to AOL news travel, The Star Spangled Fourth's Lights on the Lake beats out San Francisco and Seattle and I have seen both so I imagine the South Lake Tahoe Fourth fireworks show over the water must be absolutely spectacular. I, however, love the old-time parade at Virginia City. There is fun everywhere this Fourth of July. Look below and check out the websites listed.
WEB: news.travel.aol.com/2011/06/28/july-4th-fireworks
Virginia City July 4th Parade and Fireworks
WHAT: Fireworks, fun, music and food
WHEN: The parade starts at noon and the fun last until you decide to head home
WHERE: Virginia City C street
CONTACT: For more info call 775-847-4386.
WEB: www.visitvirginiacitynv.com
RSVP 4th of July Celebration
WHO: Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
WHAT: Major carnival rides, games and concessions, arts, crafts, novelties and an assortment of food vendors. Fireworks show over Mills Park at dusk on July 4.
WHEN: Opens 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday; noon Saturday and Sunday
WHERE: Mills Park
CONTACT: Mike Hughes, 687-4680, ext.4,
WEB: www.nevadaruralrsvp.org (vendor forms available)
Star Spangled Fourth - Lights on the Lake
WHEN: Monday, July 4th, Starts at approximately 9:45 p.m.
WHERE: visible from all over the South Shore
WEB: www.virtualtahoe.com/playground/events.html
2011 Concert Under the Stars
Sometimes beauty is right in front of us but until someone actually points it out we don't even notice. Next time you are traveling down Main Street, slow down, watch out for pedestrians, and take a glance at the 52 amazing hanging baskets provided by the Greenhouse Project. June 1, trucks lent by Greenhouse Garden Center and Hungry Mother Organics picked up these beautiful baskets in one trip. Once back in Carson City, the Nevada Division of State Parks took charge of hanging the baskets up around the downtown area. The Greenhouse Project was started by a woman who doesn't just talk; Karen Abowd actually does what she says she is going to do. This fundraiser supports not only this project but the idea of making our downtown more dazzling. Come join Grammy winner, Booker T at the Third Annual Concert under the Stars at Adele's so more projects can be implemented to beautify Carson City.
WHO: Greenhouse Project
WHAT: Beautification of Downtown with proposed project to increase agricultural and horticultural art throughout Carson City
WHEN: July 13; Auction 5 p.m. Concert starts 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Adele's Restaurant, 1112 N. Carson Street, Carson City,
COST: General admission $37; VIP $52; Veranda $75 (Veranda tickets are available at Adele's only)
CONTACT: For general admission and VIP tickets, visit breweryarts.org, or call 775-883-1976
WEB: carsoncitygreenhouse.org/
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