Red White Flight

Honoring the Past. Launching the Future.

Let Freedom Fly

Join us for a Red, White and Flight celebration, an uplifting evening honoring America’s 250th birthday. This free event will light up the sky with an awe-inspiring drone show, fill the air with a live Reno Phil concert, and elevate imaginations with an interactive expo for all ages. Experience the Fourth of July, where patriotism soars, innovation takes flight, and possibility reaches new heights at Mackay Stadium on the University of Nevada campus.

Date: July 4, 2026

Time: 6 to 10 p.m.

Location: Mackay Stadium, University of Nevada

Freedom Pass

General Admission

Open and assigned seating available
Ticket reservation needed for admission
Drone show, live concert, and expo included

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Liberty Pass

VIP Admission

Reserved seating in a designated VIP section
Ticket required for entry
Drone show, live concert, and expo included

Tickets Coming Soon

Proudly Presented by:

Red, White and Flight is hosted by George W. Gillemot Foundation and Bean Space Foundation. Guided by a shared commitment to community, these foundations have provided the vision and funding to bring this free Fourth of July celebration to life. Their goal is to unite the community around a meaningful moment while inspiring curiosity and imagination in the fields of drones, aviation, and aerospace.

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Explore the Expo

Opening at 6 p.m., the Expo offers a hands-on experience leading into the evening’s main events. Guests are invited to explore interactive booths hosted by organizations from across the community. Each booth is designed to engage curiosity and invite conversation. From 6 to 8 p.m., attendees can move through the Expo at their own pace, connect with exhibitors, and pick up free items along the way.

Support the Celebration

Sponsoring Red, White and Flight is an opportunity to bring the community together in celebration of the Fourth of July and America’s 250th birthday. Sponsors play a meaningful role in making this free, community-wide event possible while gaining brand visibility with thousands of attendees during an unforgettable evening of music, innovation, and shared experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

Know Before You Go

The evening’s schedule includes:
- 6-8 p.m. Expo
- 8-10 p.m. Reno Phil Concert
- 9:45-10 p.m. Fourth of July Drone Show
The Expo brings together organizations from across the community for a hands-on, interactive experience designed to encourage curiosity and imagination. Attendees can explore engaging booths, from learning about drone technology with the University of Nevada’s College of Engineering to getting an up-close look at instruments with the Reno Phil. Each booth is thoughtfully designed to be interactive, educational, and inspiring for guests of all ages.