Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday
Sponsored by LocalBot AI and the City of Reno

 City Plaza & Virginia Street — Downtown Reno
 July 3–4 |  6:00–10:00 PM |  FREE

Downtown Reno is about to dance.

Picture thousands of people gathered along the Truckee River…
 music filling the air
 people dancing under the summer sky
American flags waving along Virginia Street 
 City Plaza alive with lights, energy, and celebration

That’s Dancing on the River.

For two unforgettable nights, we’re celebrating America’s 250th birthday by bringing our community together in the heart of downtown Reno 

Because something incredible happens when people dance.

It doesn’t matter where you come from.
It doesn’t matter your background or your story.

When the music starts, strangers become neighbors, the crowd moves together, and the entire city feels united.

This is the kind of night that reminds us why we love our community.

 Dancing at City Plaza

The heart of the celebration is the dance floor at City Plaza, where everyone is invited to join in.

Dance Schedule (Both Nights)

 6:30 PM — Dance Lesson
 7:30 PM — Dance Performances
 8:30 PM — Dance Performances

 DJs keep the music going all evening.

No experience required — just come ready to dance.

 Saturday Night Highlights

Two incredible moments you won’t want to miss.

7:04 PM — The Freedom Moment

At exactly 7:04 PM on Saturday, everyone along Virginia Street will come together for the 7:04 Freedom Moment, celebrating 250 years of American freedom 

For a brief moment, the music pauses, and the entire crowd celebrates the freedoms that allow nights like this to exist.

We’re planning something special.

We can’t tell you what it is yet.

But trust us…

 You’ll want to be there when it happens.

 9:45 PM — Fireworks Over Downtown Reno

Later that night, fireworks will light up the sky over downtown Reno, and we’ll have a fantastic view from Virginia Street and the river.

After a night of music and dancing, we’ll look up together and watch the sky explode with color — the perfect ending to an unforgettable evening.

Best Patriotic Outfit Contest

Come dressed in your best red, white, and blue.

Flags
Boots
Cowboy hats
Stars and glitter

Go big.

 Best Patriotic Outfit wins a prize.

Flags for the Community

To celebrate America’s 250th birthday, we’ll be handing out American flags during the event.

Wave them proudly, bring them to the dance floor, and raise them together during the 7:04 Freedom Moment 

Celebrating Freedom

While this celebration is for the entire community, we will also take a moment to recognize the service members and veterans who helped protect the freedoms we enjoy today 

As part of the event, Dancing on the River will make a donation to a charity that supports veterans.

 Event Details

 City Plaza & Virginia Street — Downtown Reno
 July 3–4, 2026
 6:00–10:00 PM
 FREE community event

Bring your friends.
Bring your family.
Bring your dancing shoes.

 Mark yourself as GOING
 Invite your friends
 Share the event

Let’s fill Virginia Street with dancers 

 Interested in becoming a vendor, sponsor, donor, or community partner?
Learn more at:
https://dancingontheriver.com/