July 4, 1881: Large community gathering for Independence Day.

July 1904: A flood came down the Virgin River bringing a lot of mud.

July 1, 1984: First election for Mayor and City council held.

July 1, 1995: Mesquite welcomes newest casino, Player’s Island.

July 4, 2010: The Eureka provided July 4th fireworks for Mesquite. “Fireworks on the 4th of July are important tradition in Mesquite, and an important tradition in our country… The Eureka family is happy to play a role in that tradition” said Greg Lee.