On July 4, in Sparks, Nevada, Renos's neighbor to the east, the city presents "Star Spangled Sparks". Activities begin mid-morning on July 4 at the Sparks Marina Park with a carnival for children, sand castle building competition, kite-flying contest, patriotic ceremonies, crafts, a milk carton boat regatta, food and beverage booths, volleyball, and live music until 5PM.
At 5PM activities begin in downtown Sparks at Victorian Square with food and drinks, clowns, magicians, barbershop quartet, and other street performers and family entertainment. The Star Spangled Sparks fireworks spectacular fills the sky at night.
The Sparks and Reno casinos are also here to add their form of entertainment to your list of possible activities to consider.