Idaho skies will be lit on July 4. Here’s where to watch fireworks in Boise and beyond

Michelle Jenkins
·5 min read

The Fourth of July is Tuesday, and every American knows what that means.

The Treasure Valley will be celebrating with fireworks, parades and more. Some mountain cities will be throwing down, too, in case you want to get out of town for a bit of an extra-long weekend.

Here’s a look at some of the available activities.

Boise

The City of Boise stages one of several Fourth of July fireworks shows spread around the Treasure Valley.
The City of Boise stages one of several Fourth of July fireworks shows spread around the Treasure Valley.

4th of July Parade: Veteran Entrepreneur Alliance breakfast at 7 a.m. at Cecil D. Andrus Park and parade at 10 a.m. Tuesday, 11th and Jefferson streets (start/finish point). Route: east on Jefferson, south on 4th, west on Bannock, north on 11th. The parade announcers are none other than former Gov. Butch Otter and first lady Lori Otter. This is the first Fourth parade in Boise since 2019. boise4th.com.

City of Boise Fourth of July Celebration: Festivities begin at 6 p.m. with a fireworks show at dusk (around 10:15 p.m.) Tuesday at Ann Morrison Park, 1000 S. Americana Blvd., Boise. In addition to the fireworks show, food and drink (including beer) will be sold at the park. The new interactive fountain will feature a red, white and blue-themed LED light show and water sequence. Attendees won’t be able to drive into, or park, at Ann Morrison, and should plan to walk or bike. ADA parking will be available inside the park for those with a placard. cityofboise.org/departments/parks-and-recreation/fourthofjuly.

Garden City

The Boise Hawks treat the crowd to a Fourth of July fireworks display after the game.
The Boise Hawks treat the crowd to a Fourth of July fireworks display after the game.

Fireworks at Boise Hawks vs. Great Falls Voyagers: 7:05 p.m. Sunday, July 2 (postgame fireworks), Memorial Stadium, 5600 N. Glenwood St., Garden City. $9-$35. 208-322-5000, boisehawks.com.

Meridian

Meridian Independence Day Celebration: Food trucks on site starting at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Storey Park, 205 E. Franklin Road. Also, family games, children’s crafts, music by Smooth Avenue. Fireworks display will be set off from the back (east side) of the Speedway at dusk (approx. 10:20 p.m.). meridiancity.org/independence-day.

Caldwell

Caldwell Fourth of July: 7 a.m. Tuesday, Caldwell. 1k and 5k fun run (7 a.m., Fairview Golf Course); parade (9 a.m., downtown); celebration (11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Memorial Park) features a car show, vendors, food trucks, more; and fireworks (dusk, Brothers Park). cityofcaldwell.org.

Fun on the 4th: 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Indian Creek Plaza, 120 S. Kimball Ave., Caldwell. Splash pads, dunk tank, foam pit, vendors, food. indiancreekplaza.com/fun-on-the-4th.

Melba

Melba “Olde Tyme” 4th of July Celebration: Kicks off with a fun run at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Melba. Also, arts and crafts, parade (10:30 a.m.), car show, children’s games, antique tractor pull, entertainment, fireworks at dark, more. melba4thofjuly.com.

Star

Star Hometown Celebration: Kicks off with a Firecracker fun run at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Star. Also, pie baking contest, parade (10 a.m.), luncheon, pie auction, kids’ zone, raffle, concert by Push to Play, fireworks at dusk. staridaho.org/hometown.

Garden Valley

“Small Town — Big Pride” 4th of July Celebration: Kicks off at 8 a.m. Tuesday with a flag-raising ceremony at Weilmunster Park, Garden Valley. The Garden Valley EMS/Ambulance service hosts a golf tournament, silent auction, and barbecue, all at Terrace Lakes Resort beginning at 9 a.m. Children’s games start at 10 a.m., including the Duck Race (4 p.m.) and the return of the Soap Box Derby races (1 p.m.). Dry and wet parade at 6 p.m. and fireworks at dusk at Weilmunster Park. gvchamber.org.

Hailey

Hailey Days of the Old West: Saturday-Tuesday, July 1-4, Hailey. Blue Cow Antique Fair (July 1-3), Days of the Old West Rodeo (July 2-4), Riverfest (July 4, Hop Porter Park), parade on Main Street (noon July 4), fireworks at dusk on July 4. visitsunvalley.com/event/hailey-days-of-the-old-west.

Idaho Falls

Melaleuca Freedom Celebration: Liberty on Parade starts at 9 a.m., Riverfest at noon, and fireworks at 10 p.m. Tuesday, Snake River Landing, Idaho Falls. The parade marches along Boulevard in Downtown Idaho Falls. Riverfest is a family-friendly festival that offers live entertainment, a Kids’ Zone, food and beverage vendors, bouncy houses, games, helicopter rides, local bands, arts and crafts, more. freedomcelebration.com.

McCall

Fourth of July Music Fest: 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Brundage Mountain Amphitheater, 3890 Goose Lake Road, McCall. Kicks off with the Cat Track 5k/10k running events, followed by an all-day concert on the plaza stage featuring Spencer Batt and Lucky Tongue. Free. brundage.com/event/4th-of-july-music-festival-free.

Sandpoint

Sandpoint Lions Club 4th of July Celebration: Kids’ parade at 9 a.m. with the main march following at 10 a.m. Tuesday, downtown Sandpoint. Parade route begins at the parking lot west of Fifth Avenue and runs onto Church Street, First Avenue, Cedar Street, and back to Fifth Avenue. Fireworks at dusk at the City Beach. facebook.com/SandpointLionsClub.

Sun Valley

Marcus King July 4th Celebration: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sun Valley Pavilion, 300 Dollar Road, Sun Valley. Fireworks to follow concert. Fundraiser for Blaine County Charitable Fund and Stella’s Shelter Fund. $50-$175. eventbrite.com. Opening: Tylor & the Train Robbers. SunValley.com.

Tamarack

Fourth of July Fireworks on Lake Cascade: Dusk Tuesday, Tamarack Resort, 311 Village Drive. Viewable from anywhere on resort, but best viewed from the waterfront cabana and marina. tamarackidaho.com/event.