Why Lake Tahoe This 4th of July?
Why do so many people flock to Lake Tahoe on the 4th of July? Could it be the sandy beaches, food and drink specials, community events and fireworks shows? We think so. What sounds better than spending the 4th of July with friends on a nice sandy beach, mingling with the crowds til the sun recedes and the fireworks shows begin?
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Come for the action, stay for the fireworks!
The July 4th fireworks extravaganza is one of the most popular Independence Day celebrations in the West with 100,000 plus onlookers. The event has received national media exposure in USA Today, Travel & Leisure and ForbesTraveler.com as one of the nation’s top Fourth of July festivities. This annual family tradition is choreographed to music and broadcast on local radio stations KRLT-FM 93.9 and KOWL-AM 1490. The fireworks are launched from offshore barges and can be seen from all corners of town. South Shore offers convenient access to viewing areas via public transportation, paved bike trails, and nearby park and walk venues.
Fireworks shows by region
Kings Beach Fireworks
The Kings Beach fireworks and deck party is held on July 3 at the North Tahoe Event Center. For information call (530) 546-9000.
Incline Village Fireworks
Viewing is easy from any of the beaches as the barge is usually off Incline Beach. Pick your favorite spot and spend the day with family, friends or neighbors and then stay for the most spectacular fireworks sponsored by the Red, White and Tahoe Blue committee. It is one of the favorites on the lake. For more info, call (775) 298-1010.
Tahoe City Fireworks
Commons Beach in downtown Tahoe City is the location for a big July 4th celebration. Arrive early to picnic, meet friends and neighbors and stay for the spectacular fireworks. Call (530) 581-6900 for info.
Truckee 4th of July Fireworks
Donner Lake is the perfect viewing spot for the West End Beach July 4th celebration in Truckee.If you want to be at West End, purchase tickets from Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District. www.tdrpd.com or (530) 582-7720.
South Lake Tahoe — Lights on the Lake
The Lights on the Lake fireworks show is full of great vantage points. We have a few extra creative places to view this show:
For the water bound: South Lake Tahoe’s M.S. Dixie II offers dining/viewing packages.
For the landlocked: Nevada Beach State Park has a soft, sandy shoreline equipped with barbecues and picnic tables.
For the super-seat-savers: Regan and El Dorado Beaches offer front-row seating that fills up fast.
For families: Bijou Community Park is set back from the shoreline and boasts many amenities such as a skate park, disc golf course, dog park, golf course and playground.
For east bay viewers: The Tallac Historic Site, off Emerald Bay Road, has an east-view perspective with nearby Baldwin Beach and its picnic tables.
For the best view: For the more adventurous, hike to the top of Mount Tallac for a bird’s eye view of the fireworks extravaganza, but don’t forget your headlamp for the trek back down.
