The North Shore has more than two dozen events planned to celebrate July 4.

Tahoe City’s 71st annual Funky Beach Bash and Fireworks party is on Independence Day. It’s an all-day family affair on Commons Beach and throughout Tahoe City, culminating with the fireworks show at 9:30pm.

Kings Beach’s 37th annual July 3 Fireworks and Beach Party is from 4-10pm. Activities include a beer, wine and mixed drink garden, sandcastle building contest and watermelon eating contest. The fireworks are at 9:30pm. Admission is free, with preferred fireworks seating available on a first-come first-serve basis for $15.

This will be the 10th anniversary of the Red, White and Tahoe Blue celebration in Incline Village. More than 20 events will take place July 1-4, including a parade, ice cream eating contest, and live music. Fireworks start at 9:30pm.