4th of July in Las Vegas

I love the 4th of July. It always brings thoughts of family time, tasty barbecues and of course, spectacular fireworks. Although my children are grown and live on the other side of the country, I try to make the 4th special.

Summers in Las Vegas bring 100 degree plus temperatures. This doesn't stop Las Vegans from celebrating this great holiday. We too will be joining thousands of locals at Lake Mead, jet skiing, boating and hanging out with friends. Later in the evening, we will be attending one of the amazing fireworks displays. My favorites are the ones that explode and appear to drip down like rain drops.

This year, we're going to Lake Las Vegas. This amazing community is located in Henderson, just five minutes from Lake Mead. As you drive into the community, you pass waterfalls, golf courses, and enter into the quaint village that offers the flavor of an old Italian village. Cobblestone streets lead to restaurants, shops, and down to Lake Las Vegas. The Lake is a private self-contained water feature that hosts a many special events including dragon boat races, boat tours, dinner on a gondola, a floating ice rink in the winter, and of course fireworks on the 4th. Other events include free movies on Thursday evenings in the central square, art shows, and live music.

So go outside this 4th of July. Enjoy the people you seldom get to see or spend time with the people you love the most. And most importantly, have a great safe and sane 4th of July.