Fourth of July

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As the Fourth of July approaches, Independence Day celebrations, complete with Fourth of July at Lake Tahoe fireworks shows in Incline Village, Tahoe City, Kings Beach and South Lake Tahoe, are undergoing final preparations.

Thanks to generous donations and dedicated volunteer efforts the fireworks show in Incline Village, during the Red, White and Tahoe Blue festivals will take place, on the evening of July 4th, at Incline Beach. In addition to the Incline Village Fireworks, the Red, White and Tahoe Blue festival will include a whole calendar of events taking place July 2nd, 3rd and 4th, including a veterans event, parade and kids activities.”

Tentative Incline Village Calendar of Events : July 2-4, 2010

Friday, July 2, 2010
3:00pm	Patriotic Chalk Drawing Contest for Children at Ace Hardware parking lot
5:00pm - 7:00pm	Wine and Cheese at Aspen Grove, Cost: $20
7:00pm	Music, Movie or Performance
Saturday, July 3, 2010
8:00am	Flag Raising at Main Firehouse
8:00am - 10:00am	Free Breakfast at Main Firehouse
10:00am - 11:30am	Community Parade Incline Library down to IVGID Recreation Center (1.5 miles).
11:30am-3:00pm	Community Merchant Fair and Barbecue Patriotic games and crafts for kids of all ages on the Village Green. Along with a bouncy house and skydivers. Also featuring the following:
	11:30am Dunk Tank
	11:30am Dress up Doggie Contest on the Village Green. Sponsored by the Pet Network.
	11:30am Ice Cream Social for Kids at the Village Green.
	11:30am Games sponsored by the Optimist Club
11:30am-12:15pm	Lunch for Veterans at Aspen Grove
12:15pm-1:00pm	Opening Ceremonies Tribute to Veterans Program at the Village Green Our annual tribute to Incline’s veterans includes: Color Guard, Remembering those who were lost, National Anthem, Navy Fly-Over (12:25pm), Reading and Introduction of the veterans by era of service and God Bless America
3:30pm-5:00pm	4th Annual Rubber Ducky Race at Incline Beach (separate race for Children and Adults)
5:00pm-7:00pm	Beer & Brats at Aspen Grove, Cost: $20
8:00pm	Flag lowering at the Incline Village Post Office
Sunday, July 4, 2010
8:00am	Flag Raising at Aspen Grove
8:00am-12:00pm	Pancake Breakfast sponsored by North Tahoe Lions Club at Aspen Grove
6:00pm-10:00pm	Concert. To be announced.
9:30pm-10:00pm	FIREWORKS! Sponsored by Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe

Tahoe City will also have a fireworks show, thanks to the efforts of the Tahoe City Downtown association. The event takes place at 9:30p on July 4th and can be seen from locations in Tahoe City, including Commons Beach. This will be the 63rd annual fireworks show in Tahoe City.

Kings Beach will offer a fireworks show at 6:30p on July 3rd, thanks to the efforts of the North Tahoe Business Association. There will be a pancake breakfast, 5K run and crafts fair in Kings Beach on July 4th.

South Lake Tahoe will also have fireworks, which is scheduled to begin at about 9:45p on July 4th. One of the best views of the South Lake Tahoe fireworks display is from Nevada Beach. A $5,000 fine is possible, on some South Lake Tahoe beaches, if you have alcohol with you.