Las Vegas celebrated the Fourth of July with fireworks lighting up the entire valley. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Clark County has issued an air quality advisory for the holiday weekend because of elevated levels of smoke and ozone from fireworks.
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” The words appear in the Declaration of Independence, the results of which we celebrate on July Fourth. We asked Southern Nevadans (and one visiting couple) a question that seems particularly relevant in these divisive times: What unites us as Americans?
Fireworks will be launched from several locations around the Las Vegas Valley to celebrate the Fourth of July.
Aria Resort & Casino reopened to the public for the first time since early March on Wednesday, July 1. Guests checking in at the hotel lobby will be welcomed with a “Dandelion Forest” display representing the 4th of July.
Las Vegas Fire Department spokesman Tim Szymanski says there has been a rise in illegal fireworks across the valley and urges residents to refrain from buying them.
Las Vegas Fire Department officials demonstrated how to use legal fireworks safely as well as an illegal fireworks display, emphasizing the increased risk of fire and d’amante when using illegal fireworks. (Amanda Bradford/Las Vegas Review-Journal)