The "Lights on the Lake" fireworks display is scheduled for Friday, July 4, 2025, at 9:45 PM in South Lake Tahoe. Recognized as one of the top five Fourth of July fireworks shows in the United States, this event attracts approximately 100,000 spectat... read moreors annually. The fireworks are launched from three barges positioned near the Stateline area, offering a synchronized pyrotechnic performance set to music broadcast on KRLT-FM 93.9.

Optimal viewing locations include Nevada Beach, Timber Cove Marina, El Dorado Beach/Lakeview Commons, and the Tallac Historic Site. For a unique perspective, visitors can consider boat cruises such as the M.S. Dixie II or the Safari Rose, which provide on-water viewing experiences. Edgewood Tahoe Resort offers exclusive access to its Beach Event Lawn for resort guests.

Attendees are advised to arrive early to secure preferred viewing spots and to consider alternative transportation methods due to expected heavy traffic. Personal fireworks are prohibited in the Tahoe Basin. Visitors are encouraged to participate in the "Keep Tahoe Red, White, and Blue" beach cleanup on July 5 to help maintain the area's natural beauty.