Events for the 4th of July 2023

  Although 4th of July falls on a Tuesday this year, there are still plenty of events to celebrate, no matter where you live in the Treasure Valley. It is almost time to get your red, white, and blue on and celebrate our Nation’s 247th year of independence in style with these events!   4th of July Parade - Downtown Boise: The 4th of July Parade through downtown Boise is a time honored tradition and is making a comeback after 3 years of cancellations! This event will begin with a reading of the Declaration of Independence in front of the Capital at 9:17am, followed by the parade at 10am. The Parade will begin on 11th and Jefferson, pass in front of the Capitol until 4th street, and then return back to 11th street on Bannock. Come down to downtown Boise on the 4th to celebrate and experience this fun parade!   Fun on the 4th - Indian Creek Plaza, Caldwell: Credit: Juan Salamanca on Pexels For those in the Caldwell community, there will be a community celebration in the Indian Creek Plaza! Perfect for kids, this event will have splash pads and a dunk tank to stay cool, a foam pit AND foam cannon for some top notch foam fights. There will also be an array of food trucks for dinner, dessert and snacks. Bring the whole family to this fun event taking place July 4th from 5pm - 9pm!   4th of July Fireworks Celebration - Ann Morrison Park, Boise: Another classic Boise 4th of July tradition is the bright and exciting firework show in Ann Morrison Park put on by the City of Boise! This event begins at 6pm, with a variety of vendors serving food and drinks at Ann Morrison (including beer and wine for those over 21). This year, a new addition of an interactive fountain will make its debut at the park. Fireworks are scheduled to begin at 10:15pm. Come grab dinner or a drink, bring a chair or a blanket to sit on, and enjoy the fireworks with your Boise community!   Grand fireworks display - Storey Park, Meridian: For those in the Meridian Community, the Meridian City and Meridian Speedway will be having a family friendly 4th of July celebration at Storey Park. There will be food trucks, including Italian ice, pizza cones, kettle corn, and tacos (among others) onsite at 4pm for tasty snacks and local eats. Live music starts at 7pm, and fireworks will begin around 10:15 pm at the back of the park by the Speedway. This event is the perfect opportunity to get out in the community and enjoy some fireworks, food trucks, and music!   4th of July Fun Run - Fairview Golf Course: For those wanting to get a little physical activity in on the 4th, there will be a 1k and 5k fun run at Fairview Golf Course. The race starts at 7am, and is followed by a 9am parade in downtown Caldwell. Enjoy the fresh morning air before the heat hits and bring your friends and family for this short fun run!

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