Independence Day events around the area

Events throughout Northern Nevada and Lake Tahoe

Carson City

-- The RSVP fireworks show in Carson City will start about 9:15 p.m. and is best seen from Mills Park and is free. Carnival opens at noon.

Virginia City

-- Annual Fourth of July Spectacular, on C Street in downtown Virginia City. Features parade at noon with Sierra Highlanders Pipe Band, veterans groups, scouting and 4-H clubs, equestrian groups and more. After the parade, many saloons have live music; train and trolley will be running; museums open; face painting; historical characters on the street; 6 p.m. David John and the Comstock Cowboys perform free at Delta Saloon parking lot, and fireworks after the concert. Information, 847-4386.

Washoe County

-- "Star Spangled Sparks" takes place on Victorian Square in downtown Sparks. This eighth annual celebration is highlighted by a 20-minute state-of-the-art pyrotechnic display. Members of the Nevada Air National Guard will fly a C-130 Hercules aircraft over the event. The fireworks will begin at approximately 9:45 p.m.

Lake Tahoe

-- Incline Village and Crystal Bay festivities culminate with a picnic, concert and dueling fireworks display at 9 p.m., at the Village Green.