Placer County cancels fireworks at Donner Lake, Truckee, and North Shore of Lake Tahoe.

NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Following the recent announcement the Incline Village/Crystal Bay fireworks show being canceled in 2020, North Lake Tahoe, Kings Beach and Truckee join the list in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and current state orders.

Truckee and North Lake Tahoe regional officials announced Monday they have made the tough decision to cancel the annual Fourth of July fireworks shows in Donner Lake, Truckee, and on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe. Canceled events include the Fourth of July parade, which encompasses the Firecracker Mile in Historic Downtown Truckee, and any other events that take place through July 4 in Truckee and North Lake Tahoe.

Concerts at Commons in Tahoe City and Kings Beach will also be canceled through the Fourth of July.

Events later in the summer are still being planned for at this time

The decision to hold the large fireworks show on the South Shore will be made next week after the Tahoe Douglas Visitor's Authority meeting.

“We know these events are traditions in our area that many hold dearly and inspire our community to come together, and we want to assure you that this was a difficult decision that was made after extensive and careful deliberation,” stated Truckee Mayor David Polivy. “The health and well-being of our residents, visitors, staff, and volunteers is paramount. We want to look to the future and hope to come together to celebrate with our community when it is safe and appropriate.”

“Placer County acknowledges the many long-standing partners, supporters and sponsors that participate in our annual Fourth of July and seasonal events,” stated District 5 Supervisor Cindy Gustafson. “While this was an extremely difficult decision, with our current environment of uncertainty, safety is our top priority. We are actively working toward the day that we can celebrate these events with our community again.”

Truckee and Placer County officials said they also recognize that large events take significant planning and safety checks, and without certainty the events will be allowed in July, officials determined it was best to proceed cautiously during this time.

Event organizers continue to discuss hosting community events in late summer or early fall, should the path to reopen be on a viable timeline.