4th of July Holiday Celebrations in Great Falls

As the 4^th of July holiday approaches, various events are taking place in our community.

The 4th of July Parade will be happening on Thursday, July 4^th. The parade begins at 11 am sharp, and the route runs from 1st Avenue South to 8th Street, north to Central Avenue, and then heads west to Park Drive and disbands in Margaret Park (north of the Civic Center). This is a great event to watch each year. For safety reasons, please remain behind the rope markers and avoid crossing the parade route. Please do not park vehicles along the parade route. There are several parking facilities available within walking distance of the parade. For more information about the parade, contact Lola Galloway at 406-750-4721. The 4th of July Hootenanny, with live music, will begin immediately after the parade on Central Avenue 5th Street.

After the parade, cool off at the Electric City Water Park. Enjoy sliding down the Power Tower Plunge, climbing the Kersplash Rock Wall, or riding the riptide slide and chilling in the Lazy River. The Electric City Water Park will be open from 12 pm until 6 pm.

Later in the evening, take the whole family to the People’s Park & Recreation Foundation community fireworks display. The best viewing of the community fireworks display will be at Elk’s-Riverside Park (River Drive North between Central & 6th Street) and will begin at around 10:15 pm (when it gets dark) from West Bank Park. West Bank Park will be closed all day for the pyrotechnics to set up the display. Parking is available at Gibson Park.

The People’s Park & Recreation Foundation collects donations throughout the year for the annual fireworks display. Please show appreciation by donating to the “Fireworks Forever Fund” during the parade, or donations can be mailed to:

Fireworks Forever Fund
c/o People’s Park and Recreation Foundation
P.O. Box 2106
Great Falls, MT 59403

Fireworks can also be viewed at the Eagle Falls Golf Course and Centene Stadium. Enjoy The Great Falls Voyagers game which begins at 7 pm with fireworks to follow. The golf course is hosting a free Community Celebration starting at 6 pm with live music, games for kids, and food and drink specials in the Taphouse. For those who want to play golf, sign up for the nine-hole, two-person scramble beginning at 5 pm. For more information, call Eagle Falls at 406-761-1078.

Enjoy The Downtown Great Falls 4^th of July Hootenanny free community event for all ages. This street festival will include music, dancing, food trucks, and more. This festival will include a free concert with country star Rodney Atkins. This concert will begin at approximately 1 pm following the parade and will be at 5th St and Central.

As a reminder, leave your fireworks at home. Fireworks may not be discharged in any city park or on any public sidewalk, street, public right-of-way, public easement, or alley. They should only be discharged on private property such as the sidewalk leading to a residence or driveway. If your family plans on discharging fireworks within the City limits this year, make sure you are in the know about the City’s Fireworks Ordinance and understand the basic rules and regulations pertaining to fireworks. The discharging of fireworks within the city limits can only take place on July 2^nd, 3^rd, and 4^th from 8 am to midnight. No fireworks should be set off before July 2^nd at 8 am, and no fireworks debris should be left on public property. Violators may be fined up to $1000, please report illegal fireworks to (406) 727-7688.