SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Lake Tahoe is a major destination for tourists over the Fourth of July holiday. Locals and visitors alike will fill the beaches during the day and night, but there is more to do than fireworks in South Lake Tahoe:

July 3

Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: South Lake Tahoe Airport – 1901 Lisa Maloff Way

Kick off your Independence Day celebrations with the Red, White & Blue Aerial Showcase—a ground-based aviation experience designed for the whole family! This static airshow invites the public to get up close and personal with an impressive lineup of military, firefighting, and specialty aircraft parked on the airport ramp. There will be no aerial flying demonstrations, but you’ll have the rare chance to explore aircraft on the ground, talk with pilots and crews, and discover what makes each aircraft unique.

Featured aircraft include:

  • California Army National Guard: CH-47 Chinook, UH-60 Black Hawk, UH-72 Lakota
  • Cal Fire: C-130, OV-10 Bronco, UH-60

The event also includes educational displays, hands-on activities, and opportunities to meet the men and women who serve in the skies. Don’t miss this exciting and educational pre-parade event!

* Due to unexpected changes in scheduling, the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Navy will no longer be participating in the event. Stay tuned to any possible wind-related changes.

This day will also be the “soft-opening” for the new Flight Deck Golf & Grill at the airport. Check them out during the show.

The Lake Tahoe History Museum is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free, and they are located at 3058 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe.

Wonder of the World theater production opens at the Valhalla Boathouse. INFO

July 4

Join the City of South Lake Tahoe for a special milestone celebration at their 10th annual 4th of July Parade. This year’s theme, “10 Years of Tahoe Spirit,” honors a decade of community pride, patriotism, and festive fun in the heart of South Lake Tahoe. The parade starts at 9 a.m. at Ski Run Blvd. and Lake Tahoe Blvd/US50. The parade will travel westbound along Hwy 50 to Al Tahoe Blvd, where the parade ends at Johnson Blvd. The grand marshals are the City of South Lake Tahoe – 60th Anniversary Celebration. The parade emcees are Dave Hamilton -Art, Culture, & Tourism Commissioner, and Sallie Ross -South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue, PIO. They will be near the grandstands at Lakeview Commons/US50. The parade is live-streamed at https://www.youtube.com/live/CNLDBLFbo5M.

Rolling Chrome/Tahoe Thunder – Car & M/C Show at the Heavenly Village. 25 trophies, poker walk, sidewalk sales, 50’s music, gas money, $45 entry. Open to all.

The popular Ski Run Farmer’s Market is held every Friday, including July 4. It’s a fun place to be as you wait for the fireworks. It runs from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Ski Run between Larch and Tamarack streets. There is music, fresh produce, local eats and artisan booths.

Fireworks will be launched over Lake Tahoe from a barge on the lake near the state line. The show starts at 9:45 p.m. and will be synchronized to music on radio station KRLT-FM 93.9FM.

July 5

Rolling Chrome/Tahoe Thunder – Car & M/C Show at the Heavenly Village. 25 trophies, poker walk, sidewalk sales, 50’s music, gas money, $45 entry. Open to all.

Keep Tahoe Red, White & Blue Beach Cleanup – get info HERE Help clean up local beaches after July 4 from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

The Lake Tahoe History Museum is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free, and they are located at 3058 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe.

Wonder of the World theater production opens at the Valhalla Boathouse. INFO

Besides the events and activities above, locals and visitors alike can find plenty of activities from the beach, the golf course, local music venues, trails and the lake!

Enjoy a safe Fourth of July!