Labor Day fireworks signal the end of summer in Tahoe
While the three-day weekend continues, most of the festivities in the Lake Tahoe Basin are wrapped up.
Fireworks light up the sky Sept. 4 on the South Shore. Photos/Howie Nave
That means instead of the manufactured fun, it’s all about enjoying the beaches, hiking trails, mountain bike routes and golf courses in the area. With temperatures expected to be in the high 70s and low 80s all week, it’s still summer in Tahoe. But with overnight lows dipping into the 30s, the feel of fall is definitely in the air.
Once again the Tahoe Queen won the annual paddle-wheel race over the M.S. Dixie II. In years past when the two boats were not owned by the same company — Aramark — there was a bit more rivalry. Pirate boats have been spotted in the past trying to mess with the competition. This is the 19th year the boats have raced on the South Shore
The fireworks on Sunday night, while not quite as long as the Fourth of July display, still filled the pitch black night sky with a dramatic 
display of pyrotechnic magic.
— Lake Tahoe News staff report
I just don’t get it. With all the advance notice we have why can’t we have a police officer at the Y on holiday weekends to prevent drive thru’s.
I thought the fireworks were great once again! Several types I had not seen before. And the music was a nice change. The same old stufff of previous years was getting stale. Thank
Skibum, I can guess what a drive thru is, but you want the tourists, you got ’em and their I don’t give a damn attitude.
Never said I wanted them just that I know we need them but since you put words in my mouth I will have to agree. I do want the tourists, second homeowners and all the visitors because this way I can live my Skibum lifestyle as I have for the last 35 years. Still would be nice to have a police presence at the Y on holidays. Yes the fireworks were cool.