South Lake Tahoe cancels 4th of July fireworks show due to COVID-19 pandemic
Tahoe Douglas Visitors Authority announced they are canceling its Lights on the Lake event on the side of caution knowing it attracts thousands of visitors. Author: KXTV Staff Updated: 11:17 PM PDT May 19, 2021
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. The South Lake Tahoe Fourth of July Lights on the Lake fireworks show has been canceled for 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to a news release from the Tahoe Douglas Visitors Authority, the decision was made to cancel the firework display after months of focusing on public safety concerns knowing the event brings thousands of visitors.
Tahoe 4th of July fireworks canceled again this year over COVID concerns
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The Tahoe Douglas Visitors Authority has canceled its annual Fourth of July Lights on the Lake fireworks display this year due to coronavirus safety concerns.Courtesy Brad Scott Visuals / Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority
The annual Fourth of July fireworks display in South Lake Tahoe have been canceled this year again due to coronavirus safety concerns, officials said.
The Tahoe Douglas Visitors Authority on Wednesday announced they will cancel its 2021 “Lights on the Lake” firework display because of COVID-19 public safety concerns.
“Although (COVID) restrictions have been lifted, we feel that this past year of uncertainty has taught us that caution and preparedness is paramount to keeping our residents and visitors safe,” Tahoe Douglas Visitors Authority president and CEO Carol Chaplin said in a statement.