WATCH: Sphere in Las Vegas illuminates full exterior for July 4 show

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The Sphere in Las Vegas held its first full official display to celebrate the 4th of July on Tuesday.

Sphere Entertainment says the venue's exterior, known as the Exosphere, was completely illuminated.

That means the 580,000 square full fully-programmable LED exterior showcased fireworks and stars and stripes animations, along with several other pieces of visual displays.

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"The Exosphere is more than a screen or a billboard – it is living architecture, and unlike anything that exists anywhere in the world," Guy Barnett, senior vice president for brand strategy and creative development at Sphere Entertainment, said in a statement Wednesday. "[Tuesday] night’s show provided a glimpse of the Exosphere’s captivating power, and the possibilities for artists, partners, and brands to create compelling and impactful stories to connect with audiences in new ways."

Sphere executives say the venue has about 1.2 million LED pucks that are spaced 8 inches apart. Each puck has 48 individual LED diodes, and each diode can display 256 million different colors.

The company says the Sphere will have more creative displays in conjunction with major Las Vegas events. U2 will launch the first shows at the venue in September, while the show "Postcard from Earth," specially designed for the Sphere by director Darren Aronofsky, will debut in October.