Fourth of July on the Comstock in historic Virginia City, Nev. promises one of the region’s longest firework displays. Echoing off Mt. Davidson at 6,200 feet elevation, the “kaboom” rocks the old 1850s historic mining community as the fireworks soar high above the town and Six Mile Canyon, making it visible from nearly anywhere in town.
The Saturday, July 4, Virginia City Fourth of July Celebration presented by Comstock Mining Inc. starts at noon with the Fourth of July Parade and continues throughout the day.
A raffle and the Comstock Cowboys Second Amendment Concert are also scheduled. Throughout the day, the V&T Railroad will be operating with 35-minute trips to Gold Hill with a train and lunch option, museums are open and merchants and saloons will be serving up tasty treats and drinks. The V&T long line running from Carson City and arriving at 11:30 a.m. in Virginia City and departing at 3 p.m. is another option to enjoy the day-long festivities.
Schedule of Events
— 12 p.m. – Fourth of July Parade: Parade starts from the south at the Fourth Ward School and is scheduled to last approximately an hour and a half.
— 6 p.m. – Comstock Cowboys Second Amendment Concert: This fan-favorite, held outdoors in the Delta parking lot next to the Bucket of Blood Saloon, returns for its 16th year.
— 7 p.m. – Raffle: Tickets are available starting at 9 a.m. at the booth in the center of town near the Virginia City Visitors Center. Prizes include a Thompson Center Hawken 50 caliber muzzle loader.
— 7:45 p.m. – Comstock Cowboys Second Amendment Concert continues: Held in the Delta parking lot next to the Bucket of Blood Saloon.
— After Dark – Fireworks Spectacular at Miner’s Park: Located at Carson and F Streets, bring blankets and picnics to cap off the day’s activities. All drinks, including alcohol, must be in plastic cups.
Additional sponsors include Delta Saloon, Bucket of Blood Saloon, the Comstock Foundation, and Virginia City’s Mustang Ranch Steakhouse. Donations to help pay for the show are being accepted online or at the event.
For information on Virginia City, Nev., visit VisitVirginiaCityNV.com or call the Virginia City Tourism Commission (VCTC) at 775‐847‐7500.