The parade, featuring KLAS-TV weatherman and Summerlin resident Kevin Janison as grand marshal, will travel along Hillpointe Road to Hills Center Drive and then south to The Trails Shopping Center. Summerlin neighborhoods, businesses, schools, churches and clubs are encouraged to take part in the parade by entering a float, walking as a group or decorating a small truck or car with an Independence Day theme. Awards will be presented, including a category for best neighborhood entry. Anyone wishing to enter must register by June 20 at the Trails Community Center. The North Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce is supplying free hot dogs and hamburgers while they last.
Children can enjoy a petting zoo, pony rides and kid's bounce.
Face painters and roaming entertainers will create art surprises all evening. The fireworks are shot over the Colorado River and viewing is best from any of the Laughlin hotel and casino. The display will be choreographed to music which will be broadcast by area radio stations.