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THE OFFICIAL ONLINE GUIDE to Nevada County, Nevada City, and Grass Valley features events, lodging, dining, recreation and Real Estate resources guaranteed to enhance your stay whether you are just visiting or staying forever.

DISCOVER NEVADA COUNTY ...a land of pristine rivers, rolling valleys, magnificent mountains, spectacular changing seasons, quaint historic towns, unlimited recreational possibilities and a vibrant theatre, art and music scene. It just might be the best of all possible worlds.

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in Nevada City, Grass Valley, & Nevada County...

Fireworks July 4th: Fourth of July Parade (Grass Valley) and Celebration (Nevada Co. Fairgrounds)

Planning your Fourth of July? You’ll find one of Northern California’s best fireworks shows here in Nevada County. It’s been reported as the best aerial fireworks spectacular in the Sierra foothills. The fun opens at 11 a.m. with a traditional hometown parade through downtown Grass Valley. Then it’s off to the Nevada County Fairgrounds for a daylong community celebration, culminating in the 9:30 p.m. aerial fireworks show. Fairground gates open at 3 p.m. and music begins at 4 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults; free for ages 12 and under.

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Free hour-long concert for the early-bird Independence Day Parade goers, then ongoing entertainment during the parade - more info at www.nccb.org. Wells Fargo parking lot in Grass Valley, 10:00am. 530-272-6228.

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NEW! PLACER COUNTY GOLD
Travel and recreation guide to neighboring Placer County.
See also Sierra County.

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BECOMING CALIFORNIA, A SERIES ON CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH HISTORY

"Citizens in Grass Valley and Nevada City in the 1850s didn't have a lot of faith that justice would be done to criminals they arrested and sent to Marysville for trial. So, a local and very unofficial court system came into being. It was referred to as "Trial by Judge Lynch." Helping out was the Mob Jury..." full story