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Thursday, July 3, 2025

Boom in the Desert Where to Catch Las Vegas Fireworks This 4th of July

 

Tomorrow night, the summer skies over Las Vegas will once again ignite with dazzling Fourth of July fireworks across the city!
On Friday, July 4, the Valley’s iconic skyline, from the Las Vegas Strip to family-friendly parks to downtown Las Vegas, will erupt in patriotic colors starting around 9 p.m.. Highlights include spectacular displays at Caesars Palace and downtown Plaza Hotel & Casino, along with paid rooftop and poolside viewings at multiple Station Casinos properties. Beyond the Strip, expect many vibrant celebrations across the entire city. Las Vegas Loves The 4th of July!



Here are the (Scheduled) major Fourth of July fireworks events in Las Vegas for Friday, July 4, 2025.


Downtown & Public Parks

  • Buckskin Basin Park (7350 Buckskin Ave) – Free aerial fireworks at ~9 p.m., along with music, a marching band, and food trucks.

  • Plaza Hotel & Casino (Downtown) – Rooftop fireworks at ~9:15 p.m. (also part of their Friday night tradition), free admission, with the show viewable from Fremont Street.


Casino & Resort Displays (Station Casinos)

(Ticketed events, usually $35/adult, $10/child—check with venues for exact pricing)

  • Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa – Poolside viewing with fireworks at ~9 p.m.

  • Green Valley Ranch Resort & Spa – Similar setup: pool party leading to fireworks at 9 p.m.

  • Durango Casino & Resort – Viewing from their Bel‑Aire Backyard starting at 7 p.m., fireworks at ~9 p.m.


Strip & Sphere

  • Caesars Palace (Las Vegas Strip) – Fireworks from the Julius Tower rooftop at ~9 p.m., visible up and down the Boulevard.

  • Las Vegas Sphere – Special digital/audio “illumination” events at approximately 9:30 p.m. and 11:40 p.m.


Beyond Las Vegas

  • Lake Las Vegas – Patriotic fireworks over the water at 9 p.m. 

  • Cowabunga Canyon (Las Vegas) & Cowabunga Bay (Henderson) – “Red, White & Kaboom” water‑park celebration with fireworks at 8:50 p.m., entry around $50.

  • M Resort Spa & Casino (Henderson) – “Red, White & Boots” event with a live concert at 7:45 p.m. and fireworks at ~9 p.m.

  • Henderson Heritage Park – Family-friendly celebration beginning ~6 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m. 

  • Boulder City (Veterans Memorial Park) – Afternoon parade and fireworks at 9 p.m.


Other Notable Mentions

  • Floyd Lamb State Park – Additional fireworks display at 9 p.m.

  • Various golf & residential clubs (e.g., Red Rock Country Club, Las Vegas Country Club) also have separate fireworks around 8:30–9 p.m.


No matter where you are in the Las Vegas Valley this Fourth of July, there’s a fireworks show lighting up the sky nearby, from the vibrant Strip to family-friendly parks, to stunning lakeside displays, to Fremont Street in downtown LV.
Las Vegas is going all out to celebrate Independence Day 2025.

Happy 4th!

GE


Friday, June 13, 2025

Locked and Loaded 21 Gun Salute Album Release Party Ignites Count's Vamp’d Last Night With An Explosion Heard Around The World!

 {Music & Entertainment Review}



Las Vegas music fans were out in full force last night as Cyanide lit up the stage inside Count’s Vamp’d Rock Bar & Grill to celebrate the release of their explosive new album, 21 Gun Salute. 

The night marked a major milestone for the local hard rock heroes, drawing friends, fans, and fellow musicians to one of the city's most iconic rock venues. With high energy, blazing guitars, and a setlist that hit like a barrage of fireworks, the album release party proved Cyanide is more than ready for the next level of rock stardom!

The 21 Gun Salute album release party was a high-octane celebration of hard rock at its finest. Headlined by Cyanide, performing their entire new album, with cuts from their 1st album, mixing in a barrage of classic rock and metal hits. Ending the night with along with special guest artists performing their tribute to Kiss.

Here are some pics that I took last night.





Big Kudos goes out to Rob Hussey and to Mel Rose for putting the entire show (Party) together!


Cyanide Band members: 

Rob Hussey on lead vocals, RJ Fraser on drums and vocals, Rikki Sterling on guitar and vocals, Larry Cassiano on guitar and vocals, and Mike Campion on bass and vocals.

The guest artists' list reads like a who's who in the local music industry.


Vocalists

Rob Hussey Chase Grivalja (Denial) David Fisher (High Priest, Dio Rising) Robert Pellizarro (Bobby Blue, The Hit Squad) Talon Scott Christopher


Guitarists

Stoney Curtis Keith Robert Rikki Sterling (Cÿanide, Red Hot, Play Dirty) Larry Cassiano (Cÿanide, Flight 666) Laurent Cassiano (Flight 666, Red Hot, Play Dirty) Randy Engebritson (Freaky & Faith) Sergio Rios (Fatal Illusion Megadeth tribute) Ronnie Sabol (Super Beast, Hit Squad)


Bassists

Barry Barnes Mike Campion (Cÿanide, One Last KISS) Marque Martinez Greg Montoya (Flight 666) Robert Van Groski (GhostLV) Dean Koch


Drummers

Rob Hussey Craig Nielsen Gary Rinaldi (GhostLV, Flight 666) Carl Ciadella (One Last KISS) Donny DeCecco (The B Team) Lagarto Marley (John Zito Band) RJ Fraser (Cÿanide, Red Hot, Play Dirty)


Piano

Faith Gabrielle (Freaky & Faith)



Take a listen to 21 Gun Salute On Soundcloud


{My Take}


The 21 Gun Salute album release party was more than just a concert; it was a celebration of music resilience, excellence, and hometown pride. With high-octane performances, a packed house, and the unmistakable energy that only Vegas delivers, Cyanide proved once again why they’re a force on the local music scene. Fans were treated to a night of blistering guitars, pounding drums, and the raw emotion behind the new album. 

As the final notes rang out, one thing was clear: Cyanide’s 21 Gun Salute fired on all cylinders, and the Las Vegas rock community inside Count's Vamp'd answered back loud and proud!

GE

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