Fourth of July activities around East Idaho 2016

Here are some events on or close to Independence Day that the whole family can attend. If you know of an event that’s not listed here, please email us at news@eastidahonews.com.

ASHTON

Parade and fireworks

When: July 4
Where: Ashton Main Street & City Park
Schedule:

• 7:30 to 9 a.m. – Rotary Breakfast in City Park, $6/person
• 10 a.m. – Parade down Main Street
• 2 p.m. After Parade in City Park–Flag Ceremony, Car Show, Booths, Entertainment until
• 10 p.m. – Fireworks at NFHS Soccer Field

For information or questions, contact Rachel Hatton at (208) 652-0144 or click here.

BLACKFOOT

Celebrate Blackfoot

July 1 events

• 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Fish & Game, Free Fishing Day at Jensen Grove
• 11 a.m. to 2 p.m – Blackfoot Swimming Pool, free swim
• Noon to 5 p.m. – Bingham County Historical Museum, free tours
• Noon to 5 p.m. – Idaho Potato Museum, free tours

July 2 events

• All day – Free kids’ zone with bouncy houses, petting zoo and more
• All day – Climbing wall from Idaho National Guard
• 8 to 10 a.m. – Free Airplane Rides, Blackfoot Airport (pre-register)
• 9 a.m. – Vendor fair opens
• 9 a.m. – Celebrate Blackfoot Freedom Parade, Airport Road from Highway 91 to Jensen Grove
• 10 a.m. – Throughout the day: BHS Senior High School Games: T-shirt sales, chalk art competition, water sales
• 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Static airplane display, Blackfoot Airport
• 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Classic car and motorcycle show
• 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Tractor show, Jensen Grove
• 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. – Family carnival, Petting Zoo
• 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Free Potato Feed (shelter)
• Noon – Ceremonial flag raising with music program
• 2 to 9 p.m. – Free stage entertainment, amphitheater
• 7 to 7:30 p.m. – Ping Pong Ball Drop
• 10 p.m. – Bingham Memorial Hospital Liberty Celebration (fireworks show)

July 4 events

• No parade.
• Flag ceremony at 7 p.m. at Jensen Grove.
• Ranch Rodeo at Eastern Idaho State Fairgrounds:
• 8 a.m. – Long go
• 3 p.m. – Indian Relays
• 4:30 p.m. – Veterans memorial fundraiser dinner
• 6 p.m. – Rodeo finals

DRIGGS

Teton Valley Balloon Rally

When: July 1 to 4
More information.

July 4 events

• 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. – Live music
• 10:20 p.m. – 20-minute fireworks show

More information.

FORT HALL

Treaty Day Fireworks Show

When: July 3 at 9:50 p.m.
Where: Fort Hall Rodeo Arena

IDAHO FALLS

July 4 events

• 7:15 a.m. – Idaho Falls FireKracker 5k Fun Run, Tautphaus Park.
• 9 a.m – Fourth of July Parade. Parade Route (Fourth Street/Boulevard). This year’s theme: “Salute to American Heroes”
• 9 a.m. Idaho Falls Artisans Market. Corner of Broadway & Memorial.
• Noon to 10 p.m. – Liberty Festival on the Falls, Memorial Drive
• 6 p.m. – Idaho Falls Chukars baseball game, Melaleuca Field
• 10 p.m. The Melaleuca Freedom Celebration & Firework Display, Idaho Falls River Walk (greenbelt)

LAVA HOT SPRINGS

Independence Day Fireworks

When: July 4 at 9 p.m.
Where: Downtown Lava Hot Springs

MALAD

July 2 and 4 events

Parade, activities at the park, Malad’s Got Talent, fireworks and more. More information.

MENAN

July 4 events

Schedule:

• All-day entertainment – No entry fee (Charisse: (208) 403-7044)
• 7:30 a.m. – Flag raising
• 8 a.m. – 5K Color Run – $10 Race, $2 color packs (Mikelle: (208) 313-7472). Proceeds upgrade Midway Elementary Playground.
• 8 a.m. – Pancake breakfast – $5 person, $20 family
• 10 a.m. – Vendor booths – Registration form.
• 11 a.m. – Parade – No Entry Fee (Mary Lou: (208) 390-0154) Lorenzo Highway
• 1 p.m. – Kids’ races
• All day – 3 on 3 – $15 (Kurtis: 713-7859)
• All day – Coed softball – $25 Registration/games on Fourth (Bo: (208) 757-7270)
• 4 p.m. – Duck race
• 10 p.m. Fireworks (Find seating at Town Hall at 659 North 3550 East)

More information.

POCATELLO

Celebrate America Parade

When: 9 a.m.
Where: First Street, turns up Center Street and ends at Holt Arena
More information.

Biggest Show in Idaho Music Festival and Extravaganza

When: Daily until July 4.
Sports tournaments, live music and beach party. Fireworks on Fourth.
Schedule, more information and tickets here.

REXBURG

Independence Day Liberty Run

When: July 4, 9 to 9:30 a.m.
Where: Madison County Courthouse (corner of Main Street and North Second East)

Independence Day Celebration in Porter Park

When: July 4, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Porter Park
Booths, food, games, spray park, fun for all.

Rexburg Area Chamber Independence Day Parade

When: July 4, 10 a.m. to noon
Down Main Street and South Second West

RIGBY

Independence Day Celebration (with fireworks)

When: July 2

SODA SPRINGS

July 3 and 4 events

Foam Party (everyone gets sprayed with foam), 5K Run, parade, “Road Apple Roulette,” carnival, fireworks and more. More information.

UCON

Ucon Fire Department Fourth of July Breakfast

When: July 4,7 a.m.
Where: Ucon Park
Donations welcome.