LIST OF LOCAL EVENTS: Celebrating Our Nation’s Independence in Southeast Idaho

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Joe, Local news 8 just posted on their website a list of the events taking place here in Southeast Idaho here: (http://www.localnews8.com/news/24072017/detail.html ).  I thought people might want to know what events were happening by day so they can plan the holiday more efficiently.  I’ve added a few that they missed (like the Pocatello fireworks show) and highlighted the ones that are most notable.  Thanks for the great website!

Thank YOU, Bob!   Readers, please share with us which events you’ll be attending, give your suggestions/reviews on the events listed, or add any events that might have been missed!

July 1^st

Rexburg:

• Patriots and Pioneers Celebration, BYU-Idaho, 6 and 8:30 p.m., for tickets call 496-2230

Driggs:

• Community Dinner, County Fairgrounds, 6:30 p.m.

July 2^nd

Rigby:

• America’s HOPE, Rigby High Gym, 7 p.m.

Rexburg:

• Whoopee Days Rodeo, County Fairgrounds, 7:30 p.m.

Driggs:

• Teton Valley Balloon Festival, www.tetonvalleychamber.com
• Breakfast, County Fairgrounds, 5-9 a.m.
• Antique and Fine Arts Show, Pines Motel and Guest Haus, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Wildflower Walk, starts at Broulim’s parking lot, 3-5:30 p.m.
• Musical Talent Show, Teton High School, 7-8:30 p.m.

Tetonia:

• Rodeo, 7 p.m.

Victor

• Victor Mountain Arts and Crafts Fair, City Park, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

July 3^rd

Idaho Falls:

• Parade, starts at the Civic Auditorium and ends at Tautphaus Park, 9 a.m.
• Chukars baseball game 6 p.m. @ Melaleuca Field
• AT&T Liberty Festival at the Falls, Memorial Drive between Broadway and E St., 12-10 p.m.
• Melaleuca Freedom Celebration Fireworks “Biggest Show West of the Mississippi” (synchronized to music on KLCE 97.3 fm), 10 p.m.

Blackfoot:

• “Celebration” in Jensen Grove, food vendors and game, 1-4 p.m.
• Fireworks, 10 p.m.
• “Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen,” Jensen Grove, immediately following the fireworks

Iona:

• Lions Club Breakfast, North Shelter in the City Park, 6:30 p.m.

Ucon:

• Ucon VFD Breakfast, Little Ucon Park, 7 a.m.

Howe:

• Parade, Main St. and Little Lost Hwy, 6 p.m.
• Fundraiser Dinner and Talent Show, Howe Community Center, 7 p.m.
• Community games, Community Park, 8 p.m.
• Fireworks, at dusk

Challis:

• Kids’ games, behind the middle school, 10 a.m.
• Parade, Main St., 12 p.m.
• Free barbecue, City Park, 1-3 p.m.
• Horseshoe Tournament, City Park, 2 p.m., sign-ups at 1 p.m.
• Horsin’ Around, City Park Band Shell, 1-4 p.m.
• Softball, City Park, 4:30 p.m.

Ashton:

• Parade, 10 a.m.
• Entertainment, food, and games, City Park, after the parade
• Fireworks, North Fremont High School, 10 p.m.

Island Park:

• Car show and barbecue, Hungry Bear Market, 11 a.m.
• All-America Sawtelle Fun Run, Island Park Lodge, 9 a.m., www.sawtellestampede.com
• Fireworks, Hungry Bear Market, dusk
• Barbecue, Lakeside Lodge, 4 p.m.
• Regatta, Lakeside Lodge, 8 p.m.
• Fireworks, Lakeside Lodge, 10 p.m.

Rigby:

• Celebration of Liberty, Jefferson County Lake, 3 p.m.
• Flag-raising ceremony, Jefferson County Lake, 9:30 p.m.
• Fireworks, Jefferson County Lake, dusk

Hamer:

• Parade, 7 p.m.

Rexburg:

• Whoopee Days Rodeo, County Fairgrounds, 7:30 p.m.
• Liberty Run, Nature Park, sign-in 6:30 a.m., start 8 a.m., for information call 356-0255
• Flag raising, Smith Park, 9:30 a.m.
• Parade, Smith Park to Porter Park, 10 a.m.
• Day in the Park, Porter Park, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Fireworks, County Fairgrounds, 9:30 p.m.

Driggs:

• Teton Valley Balloon Festival, www.tetonvalleychamber.com
• Breakfast, County Fairgrounds, 5-9 a.m.
• Antique and Fine Arts Show, Pines Motel and Guest Haus, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
• “Celebrate America” BYU-Idaho symphony concert, Huntsman Springs, 7 p.m., special guest Glenn Beck
• Fireworks, Huntsman Springs, 10 p.m.

Victor:

• Victor Mountain Arts and Crafts Fair, City Park, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Breakfast, City Park, 7:30 a.m.
• Parade, Main St., 10:30 a.m.
• Barbecue, Knotty Pine, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

July 4^th

Idaho Falls:

• “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” play and Honor songs to the fallen, Idaho Falls Civic Auditorium, 7-8:30 p.m.
• Chukars baseball game 5 p.m. @ Melaleuca Field
• Fireworks, Melaleuca Field, immediately following the Chuckars game

Pocatello:

• Parade, through Old Town, 10 a.m.
• Fireworks Show- Bannock Co. Fairgrounds

Arco:

• Parade on Main St., 11 a.m.

Challis:

• Flag raising ceremony, County Courthouse, 8 a.m.
• Fireworks, 10 p.m.

Mackay:

• Kids games and food, City Park

Stanley:

• Kids’ Parade and potluck, City Center, evening
• Fireworks, City Center, dusk

Driggs:

• Teton Valley Balloon Festival, www.tetonvalleychamber.com
• Breakfast, County Fairgrounds, 5-9 a.m.
• Antique and Fine Arts Show, Pines Motel and Guest Haus, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Hot-air balloon rides, County Fairgrounds, 6 a.m., 354-2500
• Outdoor Concert, City Hall, 1-5 p.m.
• Widespread Panic concert, Spud Drive-in, 7 p.m., http://poppapresents.inticketing.com

Victor:

• Victor Mountain Arts and Crafts Fair, City Park, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

July 5^th

Idaho Falls

• Chukars baseball game 7:15 p.m. @ Melaleuca Field

Menan:

• Fireworks, downtown, dusk

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