Looking for some old fashioned Fourth of July fun? How about 18,000 fireworks over the Snake River? Or, hot air balloons rising in front of the Grand Teton? There’s nothing more patriotic than celebrating freely in the Yellowstone Teton Territory. Find out where the fun and the fireworks are and ensure your family makes memories this Fourth of July!

On the 4th in Idaho Falls:

32nd Annual Melaleuca Freedom Celebration→ will be the highlight of the 4th of July, featuring the largest fireworks display west of the Mississippi River just after 10 p.m. 

Before the fireworks enjoy  Riverfest’s→ family-friendly activities and food vendors and the classic spectacle of floats and classic cars in the Liberty on Parade at 9 a.m. Idaho Falls Community Hospital Riverfest opens at 11:30 a.m. Events last from 11 am until the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration fireworks show begins shortly after 10 p.m.

Be sure to check out parking and road closures on the City of Idaho Falls’ website to ensure you spend more time celebrating than navigating. Overnight RV parking is available at Snake River Landing from July 3-5. 

Melaleuca’s magical fireworks display is choreographed to create magical moments, spectacular crescendos, and rare special effects. In 2015, USA Today named it one of the best fireworks shows in America. In 2017 and 2018, the American Pyrotechnics Association named it one of five “must-see” shows in the country.

“This show rivals the pyrotechnic giants of Boston, Washington D.C, and Philadelphia, as measured by the sheer number of shells in the air,” said Heather Gobet, a fourth-generation pyrotechnician charged with firing the show.

Teton Valley:

On the 3rd in Driggs: 

Downtown Driggs Association presents JB Strauss

Thursday, July 6-8pm in the Driggs Plaza. Georgia-born troubadour JB Strauss, whose authentic country sound and storytelling magic carries the DNA of American music legends like The Allman Brothers, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and John Prine. Strauss brings his Macon, Georgia roots to the mountain west, delivering soulful performances that offer the perfect blend of patriotic spirit and down-home entertainment.

On the 4th in Victor:

• Flag Ceremony: Starts at 7:30 a.m. in Victor City Park.
• Breakfast: Hosted by the Teton High School dance team from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
• Parade: Begins at 10:30 a.m. at Dogwood Street
• Knotty Pine’s 30th Annual Pignic starts at 11:30 a.m. with free live music and barbeque for purchase. Music Lineup includes 86 (11:30 a.m.) Joslyn & The Sweet Compression (1:15 p.m.), and Boot Juice (3:00 p.m.)

On the 4th in Driggs:

• Teton Valley Farmers Market begins at 9 a.m. in the Downtown Driggs Plaza
• Fireworks will launch from Teton Middle School roughly around 10:15 p.m.

Throughout the holiday week in Teton Valley:

The Teton Valley Balloon Rally takes place at the Teton County Fairgrounds in Driggs July 4-7. This four-day event features hot air balloons against the stunning backdrop of the Teton Mountains with live music and endless opportunities to  ascend your wildest dreams. ​

St. Anthony and Island Park area:

Enjoy your Independence Day celebration on top of the Big Southern Butte watching fireworks throughout the east Idaho plain with the Yellowstone Divide and the Independence Jamboree. Light up your rig and win one of the prizes for the best patriotic themed UTV.  Planned rides around Atomic City, including Cedar Butte on the 5th 

On the 4th in Rexburg:

Flag Raising Ceremony at 9:00 a.m.

Parade begins at 10:00 a.m. from Madison Avenue & 1st North, proceeds down Main Street, and concludes at the roundabout on 4th South & 2nd West

Party in the Park→ takes place at Porter Park.  The annual Party is a fun-filled tradition hosted by the Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce with live entertainment, local vendors and  delicious food. The celebration runs before, during, and after the parade. 

Other holiday Fourth of July festivities abound in the Yellowstone Teton Territory include, Lakeside Lodge’s→ fireworks display in Island Park, Ashton’s→ Independence Day Celebration and Grand Targhee’s Wildflower→ Run July 5-6.