On July 4, 1776, members of the Continental Congress gathered to sign the Declaration of Independence, establishing the United States as a nation. Mark the birth of our country and have a star-spangled holiday with our guide to Fourth of July celebrations.Check back often as we are always updating the listings.

4th of July 2013 Fireworks

July 4th with the Las Vegas Philharmonic
4 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Tickets from $10, call (800) 326-6868
Symphony Park, Smith Center
361 Symphony Park Avenue,Las Vegas, NV 89106

The Las Vegas Philharmonic will throw a 4th of July extravaganza at The Smith Center, complete with Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture" and guest artists Clint Holmes and Kristen Hertzenberg. The Philharmonic concert will be at 7:30 p.m. at Reynolds Hall. Music will be piped outside to those watching the fireworks in Symphony Park, adjacent to The Smith Center. The fireworks will also be simulcast on a video screen inside the concert hall. Fireworks will go off at 9 p.m.

65th Annual Damboree 
9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Free, fees for parking, specific games, drinks and food
Broadbent Memorial Park
1650 Buchanan Blvd., Boulder City

Boulder City presents its 65th annual Damboree celebration July 4th. Festivities begin with a parade at 9 a.m.. The fun continues from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. in Broadbent Memorial Park with midway booths, food, drinks, games and entertainment. At 6 p.m., head to Veterans' Memorial Park for food, a water park, games, music and a pie-eating contest. The night concludes with fireworks at 9 p.m.

Henderson 4th of July Celebration 
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Free, fees for drinks and food
Mission Hills Park
551 E. Mission Dr., Henderson

The City of Henderson presents its annual 4th of July celebration with live music, games, activities and a fireworks show at 9 p.m. Food including hot dogs, hamburgers, sno-cones and ice cream will be for sale. Shuttle service from Foothill High School (800 College Dr.) will be provided throughout the event, beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Fireworks at Caesars Palace 
9 p.m.
Free
Caesars Palace on the Strip

In celebration of Independence Day, Caesars Palace will light up the sky with a fireworks display from the rooftop of the Roman Tower. The celebratory show will kick off at 9 p.m., weather permitting, giving hotel guests and passersby the best views on the Las Vegas Strip from the front fountains at Caesars Palace.

4th of July 2013 Nightclub Parties and Events

Will.i.am, Eric Prydz and more at Surrender Nightclub 
July 3 -6
Encore Las Vegas

The July 4th weekend kicks off July 3 at Surrender at Encore with Will.i.am. Eric Prydz spinning on July 4, Morgan Page performs on July 5 and Wolfgang Gartner wraps things up July 6.

Redfoo and more at Encore Beach Club
July 3 - 6
Encore Beach Club

Encore Beach Club has Redfoo on July 4, Afrojack on July 5, Dirty South July 6 and Above and Beyond July 7.

Above and Beyond at XS nightclub
July 5
Encore Las Vegas

Above and Beyond performs July 5 at XS nightclub at Encore.

Octagon Girls Brittney Palmer & Arianny Celeste at Haze Nightclub 
July 5
Aria

Haze kicks off  fight weekend with an evening hosted by MMA ring girls Brittney Palmer and Arianny Celeste. Dance the night away to the sounds of DJ EarwaxXx.

Turnt Up with DJ Pauly D at Haze Nightclub 
July 6
Aria

DJ Pauly D is back for Haze's“Turnt Up” Party.

Common at The Bank 
July 6
Bellagio

The Bank gets the weekend started right with a fantastic live performance by Common.

Nina Mercedez at Crazy Horse III 
July 6
3525 W. Russell Rd.

Adult film star, Nina Mercedez, will host at Crazy Horse III and will debut her swimwear line at the event.

4th of July 2013 Bar and Restaurant Events

PBR Rock Bar & Grill Patio Party
July 4
Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino

PBR is throwing a patio party on Thursday, July 4. Guests will enjoy a special Patrón and Patrón XO Café Dark Cocoa Tequila cocktail menu available from 7 to 9 p.m. Priced at $8 each, the drink menu features the signature Rock-a-Rita and Tropi-rita cocktails. In addition to drink specials, guests will receive half-priced admission to Rock Bar. Revelers will also enjoy Patrón XO shots, priced at $5, and $50 open bar access available all day.

Rockhouse Drink Specials
July 4
The Venetian

Partygoers at Rockhouse can indulge in a red, white or blue daiquiri in a Rockhouse 32-ounce bone cup, priced at $13. The bar will also offer all ladies who rock red, white or blue bikinis $5 open bar access, including well cocktails and domestic drafts. Additionally, there will be patriotic party shots until midnight, priced at $4.

Rice & Company Cocktails and Food Specials
All of July
Luxor Hotel and Casino

Rice & Company will celebrate Fourth of July with the festive Firework Roll and Bombshell cocktail pairing, priced at $26 per person, and available through the month of July. Executive Sushi Chef Danny Chen’s Firework Roll is made with spicy tuna, avocado, yellowtail and caviar, wrapped in seaweed and topped with spicy mayo and hot chili sauce. The roll is paired with the Bombshell cocktail, a refreshing drink made with Absolut vodka, triple sec and Chambord, and served with pop rocks for an extra burst of flavor.

Meatball Spot food specials 
5 - 9 p.m. July 4
Town Square Las Vegas 

Meatball Spot will serve up an Independence Day red, white and blue meatball special. The eatery will offer guests its white chicken, bleu cheese and red Buffalo sauce meatball special, priced at $8.99. Patrons can also indulge in Happy Hour specials from 2:30 until 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. until close. Happy Hour specials include well cocktails, domestic drafts, sangria, meatball sliders, slices of pizza, rigatoni and spaghetti, all priced at $3.

Rhumbar party on the patio 
Noon - 2 a.m. July 4 - 7
The Mirage 

Rhumbar at The Mirage will celebrate Independence Day with a weekend party. Guests can start the celebration with the “Chonga,” a 32-ounce margarita with two upside-down 7-ounce Sol beers, priced at $18. A DJ will keep the party going all weekend long by spinning fun music on the patio, which features a view of the Las Vegas Strip. From 2 to 6 p.m. on July 4, revelers can enjoy $18 domestic beer buckets, $8 house selection cigars and $5 rum punch cocktails, Coors Light bottles and vodka mixed drinks. Starting at 3 p.m., guests can order patriotic cocktails with cherry, vanilla and blue mist flavors.

Krispy Kreme 
July 4
Castle Walk Food Court at Excalibur or at Circus Circus

This Fourth of July, Krispy Kreme will salute the Grand Ol’ Flag with its specialty chocolate iced doughnuts covered in red, white and blue sprinkles.

4th of July 2013 Other Events

Eiffel Tower Experience Fourth of July Package at Paris Las Vegas
July 4
at Paris Las Vegas

The Eiffel Tower Experience at Paris Las Vegas is celebrating America’s birthday with a Fourth of July package that will give guests a panoramic view of the Caesars Palace fireworks. For $49, patrons will receive a mini American flag, VIP access to the 460-foot observation deck as well as a complimentary cocktail of their choice. Prior to the fireworks, an Eiffel Tower Experience ambassador will point out Las Vegas landmarks. The event starts at 8:45 p.m.