The day was certainly packed with entertainment and refreshments. The music was courtesy of the band “We Be 3,” performed for up to two hours before lighting off the evening’s fireworks.

Five food trucks in the parking lot next to the entrance provided food, which also served as the viewing area for the 9:30 p.m. show.  

Bleachers were provided to give a high vantage point of view.

Those fireworks enthusiasts, who failed to find a parking space in the entire palace complex, drove the half mile to 18th Avenue, where they turned South and formed a gauntlet of vehicles where they were able to watch from their cars and trucks.  They were certainly not disappointed as the 30-minute show elicited patriotic cheers and almost silent awes.

Local folks filled up bleachers quick in anticipation of the fireworks show.

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The Tachi Palace Casino Resort fireworks as seen from 18th Avenue.

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Sonya Lopez of the band, We Be 3 sings for the Tachi Palace crowd.

Photo by Gary Feinstein