Here's a look at different July 4th Events Around Western Montana.
FLATHEAD COUNTY:
Bigfork has an annual downtown parade that starts at noon… In Lakeside a fireworks display will happen in Lakeside Bay, they'll be shot off a barge. That starts around 11:00 pm. In Kalispell, an annual parade starts at 10:00 am. In Whitefish, fireworks over Whitefish Lake start at about 10:30
MISSOULA:
First Annual 4th of July Lights Parade starts at 9:30pm.
SouthGate Mall Fireworks begin at 10:30pm.
The Friends of the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula and Mistress of Ceremonies Susan Campbell Reneau are getting ready for Missoula's Annual 4th of July Celebration, Wednesday, July 4. The fantastic pancake breakfast, put on by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (for the benefit of the Friends), kicks off the celebration from 8:00 until 11:00.
RAVALLI COUNTY:
Hamilton fireworks display. The show kicks off at the Ravalli County Fairgrounds at sundown on Monday, July 4. The second annual Bitterroot Glory Days kicks off bright and early Friday and continues for two full days of fun, family friendly activities. Rodeo Slack events run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day in the fairgrounds' arena. An equestrian parade will take place Friday at 3 p.m. Equestrian entries line up at the fairgrounds at 2:45 p.m. Other participants in the parade meet in front of Valley View Nursing on Eighth Street at 3 p.m. The Senior Pro Rodeo is the finale to both days of Glory Days, taking place in the fairgrounds' arena from 7-9 p.m. both days. This Friday, Stevensville will host its annual Stars, Guitars and Cars starting at 3 p.m. A parade of all the winners will drive down Stevensville's Main Street at 7 p.m. Stevensville community picnic will take place on Monday, July 4 in Stevensville to help celebrate Independence Day. The Stevensville Civic Club will provide meat which will be cooked by the Stevensville Fire Department. Attendants are asked to bring potluck dishes to the picnic. It will take place at Lewis and Clark Park at noon. Drinks will also be provided.
BOZEMAN:
Festival of the 4th , Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 8 to 11:30 fireworks at approximately 10:30pm.
ENNIS:
4th of July parade down Main Street at 10 am. Car show at the Sportsman's Lodge beginning at 9 am with awards at 1:30pm.
BUTTE:
Freedom Festival on July 3rd, folks can check out floats for the parade at the civic center at 9 pm and catch the fireworks show at 10:30pm, on the 4th, the parade starts at 10am and goes along Harrison from the Civic Center to Elizabeth Warren.
DEER LODGE:
Community 4th of July celebration at the Old Montana Prison. BBQ, live music and fireworks display. gates open at six
VIRGINIA AND NEVADA CITY:
Officials have cancelled the fireworks display because of stage two fire restrictions in Madison County. The community will still be hold its old fashioned Fourth of July celebration. All other businesses and activities will go on as scheduled.
ANACONDA:
4th of July parade 2pm
DILLON:
Fireworks display in Vigilante Park, starts as soon as it gets dark.
