Red, White and Flight comes to Mackay Stadium July 4

Red, White and Flight to take over Mackay Stadium for an awe-inspiring evening honoring America’s 250th birthday

Campus Life & Athletics | June 1, 2026
Aerial view of Mackay Stadium from the point of view of the south end zone.

Red, White and Flight comes to Mackay Stadium July 4

Red, White and Flight to take over Mackay Stadium for an awe-inspiring evening honoring America’s 250th birthday

Campus Life & Athletics | June 1, 2026
Aerial view of Mackay Stadium from the point of view of the south end zone.

Mackay Stadium will be the site of an unforgettable Fourth of July celebration as Red, White and Flight puts on an awe-inspiring evening honoring America’s 250th birthday.

This free community event on Saturday, July 4, will light up the sky with a spectacular drone show, fill the stadium with the sounds of the Reno Phil, and bring imaginations to life through an interactive expo designed for all ages.

Mackay Stadium gates will open at 6 p.m. with the drone show and concert set to begin shortly after sunset. Admission is free to the public for this event, which will be a celebration of patriotism, innovation, community and possibility, all coming together for one incredible night in Reno.

Reserve your free tickets today and be part of a night that will inspire our community for years to come.

Campus Life & Athletics | June 1, 2026
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