Credit: Photo by Jeff Munson

Good morning Carson City, it is Saturday, July 4, 2026, a celebration of the 250th anniversary adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Go here for a listing of events and activities lined up throughout the weekend around Carson City and northern Nevada.

Among today’s activities in the capital city is Freedom Cruise America 250, which invites participants to decorate their vehicles in patriotic red, white, and blue and join a community cruise celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.

The car procession begins around 11 a.m. at the Arlington Square Parking Lot, 507 N. Carson St., and travels to Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center for a flag-raising ceremony.  Participants will compete for cash prizes, including $1,000 for first place, $500 for second place, and $250 for third place, awarded to the most festive and creative entries. Registration is $75 per motorcycle, $125 for one vehicle, or $250 for two vehicles. Registration remains open at nevadaday.com/4th-of-july-car-procession.

Later, there’s the Fourth of July Soapbox Derby beginning at 2 p.m. on Saturday at the Fandango Galaxy Movie Theater parking lot in Carson City.

Meanwhile, we can expect sunny skies, temperatures in the low 90s with a slight chance of showers after 2 p.m.

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