

4th of July & Venue Operations
Updates for 7/4/25
Fireworks are cancelled.
Due to damage sustained on the fireworks barge during last night’s storm, the 2025 Incline Village fireworks show has been cancelled.
Out of an abundance of caution, Incline and Ski Beaches are closed until further notice while community partners assess the situation and develop a recovery plan.
Your Safety is our top priority. Please stay tuned for updates through official channels.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
The Hyatt-sponsored FREE BBQ is now at 1:00 pm and has moved to Village Green!
4th of July – Know before you go
Please review the following information and plan ahead so we can all enjoy a safe and fun celebration at the IVGID venues this Fourth of July! Information will be added and updated periodically, so come back often. Scroll down or click on the links below to learn more about a specific topic:
- IVGID Beaches
- Traffic Controls, Parking & Road Closures
- Local Heroes Events (July 2-5)
- Other IVGID Venue Modifications & Closures
IVGID Beaches
Beach Access & Wristbands
The Incline Village General Improvement District (IVGID) manages four restricted-access beaches within Incline Village, Nevada, for the use of IVGID Recreation Pass and Recreation Punch Card holders (with beach access), and their guests. Please review the access rules & restrictions for IVGID-managed beaches on the Incline Village Beaches page here.
Those with beach access can obtain a wristband upon checking in at the Burnt Cedar Beach Gate. Beach access wristbands are not available in advance. A person must be present to receive the wristband.
July 4 Incline & Ski Beach Gate Hours
- 6:00 AM – 8:00 AM: Walk-ins for Ski Beach & Incline Beach MUST use the Walk-in Gate Located WEST of the Ski Beach Gate Booth. No Pedestrian traffic at the Incline Beach booth until after 8:00 AM (i.e. vehicle traffic only until 8:00 AM)
- 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM: Normal beach gate access (vehicles + pedestrians) plus walk-in gates open for overflow traffic
- 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Beach gate CLOSED for fireworks
- Cars parked in Incline Beach, Aspen Grove and Overflow parking lots are not permitted to exit until the Sheriff reopens Lakeshore Boulevard.
- 11:30 PM: Beach gates locked for the evening. Any vehicles left inside will be inaccessible until July 5.
July 4th Burnt Cedar Beach Gate Hours
- 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM: Normal operations
July 4 Ski Beach Boat Ramp Hours
- 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM: Normal operations
- 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM: CLOSED for fireworks
- Approximately 10:00 PM – 11:00 PM: Retrievals only for trailers parked in the Aspen Grove parking lot. After retrieval, trailers will be held inside the Ski Beach gates until pedestrian traffic is clear. If you plan to retrieve your boat on July 4th, your trailer must be parked in the Aspen Grove Lot (Not the overflow parking lot). NO EXCEPTIONS. Space is limited. You must secure your space on the morning of 7/4.
Know before you go: Boat Ramp Video
July 4 Snack Bar Hours
- Incline Beach: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Burnt Cedar Beach: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Traffic Controls, Parking & Road Closures
The following traffic controls are in effect near IVGID venues:
July 3:
- 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM – Closures on Incline Way, Southwood Blvd., and Tananger St.
- 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM – Continued road closure of Incline Way from the west entrance of the Rec Center to Country Club Dr.
- Click here for July 3 parade route map
July 4:
Lakeshore Blvd
- 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM – Lakeshore Blvd is ONE WAY heading EAST from Village Blvd to Country Club Dr
- 8:00 PM – Midnight – (or until Pedestrian traffic is clear) Lakeshore Blvd is CLOSED TO ALL VEHICLES from Village Blvd to Country Club Dr
- Cars parked in Incline Beach & Overflow Parking lots are not permitted to exit until the Sheriff reopens Lakeshore Boulevard.
Incline Way
- 5:00 AM – Midnight – Incline Way is ONE WAY heading WEST from Country Club Dr to Southwood Blvd
State Route 28
Construction is on hold for the holiday and will resume on Monday, July 7th at 7:00 pm. View details on the Effluent Export Pipeline Project news.
Preferred Parking: June 30 – July 6
Only IVGID Recreation Pass holders can park in the Incline Beach and Burnt Cedar Beach parking lots Friday through Sunday and peak periods throughout the summer months. Guests and IVGID Punch Card holders may not park in these lots. The Preferred Parking Program will be in effect for the week of the 4th, including June 30 through July 6. Read more about this program on the Preferred Parking Program page.
Local Heroes Events (July 2-5) 
Join an unforgettable celebration of community spirit and gratitude in the heart of North Lake Tahoe this 4th of July! Incline Village’s 4th of July Celebration honors the local heroes who make our lives safer and brighter every day. Click on the events listed below for more information, or visit the Local Heroes page for the full list of events:
IVGID Co-Sponsored Events
- Community Fair & BBQ – July 3, 2025
- Veterans Recognition Reception – July 3, 2025
- Flag Retirement Ceremony – July 3, 2025
- Veterans Pancake Breakfast – July 4, 2025
- Free BBQ at Incline Beach courtesy of the Hyatt Regency – July 4, 2025
- July 5th Community Cleanup – July 5, 2025
Volunteer Opportunities
Interested in helping with any of the Veterans events listed? Please click here
Schedule of Events
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- Wednesday, July 2 – Saturday, July 5 – Local Heroes Events – various events/partners
- Wednesday, 7/2 – 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Incline Tahoe Foundation (ITF) Summerfest at UNR at Lake Tahoe
- Thursday, 7/3 – 8:00 – 10:00 am – North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District Flag Raising & Pancake Breakfast at the Main Fire Station
- Thursday, 7/3 – 10:00 am – Kid’s Bike Parade & Local Heroes Parade
- Thursday, 7/3 – 11:00 am – 3:00 pm – Local Heroes Community Fair, BBQ and WCSO Meet & Greet
- Thursday, 7/3 – 1:00 pm – Susie Scoops Annual Ice Cream Eating Contest at Village Green
- Thursday, 7/3 – 6:00 pm – Incline Village & Crystal Bay Veterans’ Recognition Reception at Village Green
- Thursday, 7/3 – 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Flag Retirement Ceremony at Village Green
- Friday, 7/4 – 8:00 am – Noon – Incline Village & Crystal Bay Veterans’ Pancake Breakfast at Aspen Grove
- Friday, 7/4 – 12:30 pm – FREE BBQ presented by the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort at Incline Beach
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- Friday, 7/4 – 9:30 pm – July 4th Fireworks – presented by Incline Fireworks
Other IVGID Venue Modifications & Closures
- July 3: Group & Aqua Fitness Classes are canceled. Incline Way will be closed from 8 AM to 11 AM for the parade.
- July 4:
- The Public Works & IVGID Admin Building are Closed. For water & sewer emergencies, call 775-832-1203
- Recreation Center hours are 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
- Burnt Cedar Pool – Aqua Fitness classes at Burnt Cedar are canceled.
- Tennis & Pickleball Center hours: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Golf Courses: The Incline Village Golf Courses are fully operational from 7:00 AM to dark, daily. Non-golfers, walkers, and bikers are not permitted on the cart paths at any time due to safety issues. Only paid golfers are allowed on the courses at any time. Anyone on the golf course must check in with the golf shop staff.
Have a safe and happy 4th of July!