🎆 Celebrate the 4th of July in the Treasure Valley: Family Fun, Fireworks & Small Town Charm 🇺🇸

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Jun 26
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Excerpt: Fireworks, food trucks, and fun—here’s your guide to family-friendly 4th of July events around the Treasure Valley!

The 4th of July is just around the corner, and here in the Treasure Valley, we do it right—parades, pie contests, concerts, and one of the best fireworks shows in the valley. Whether you're looking for a quiet hometown celebration or an all-day family adventure, we’ve rounded up some great ways to celebrate this Independence Day!

⭐️ Star, Idaho: A Full Day of Hometown Festivities

Star’s annual “Small Town… Big Celebration” is packed with activities from morning till night!

📍 Location: Star Riverhouse & Hunters Creek Park🕗 Schedule Highlights:

8:00 AM: Firecracker Fun Run – A festive race around the treehouse trail. $15 per person.
9:00 AM: Old Fashioned Pie Contest – Enter your homemade pie for judging and auction.
10:00 AM: Hometown Celebration Parade – A traditional parade with fun prizes.
12:00 PM: Grand Old Flag Luncheon – Hot dogs served by the Star Lions Club ($5 donation).
12:30 PM: All American Pie Auction – Bring your bills and support the Star Senior Center!
4:00 PM: Yankee Doodle Kid’s Zone – Bounce houses, splash zones, and water games at Hunter's Creek Park.
8:00 PM: Spirit of the Red, White & Blue Concert – Live music from Sweet Briar in front of the U.S. Flag.
10:15 PM: Freedom Fireworks Show – Enjoy one of the valley’s most loved fireworks displays!

✨ Helpful Tips: Bring chairs, leave pets at home, and prepare for parking restrictions. More details at www.staridaho.org/hometown.

⭐️ Middleton: Morning Parade & Fireworks Finale

Local moms recommend Middleton’s charming parade, car show, and food truck-lined streets as a fun way to spend the morning. The celebration continues in the evening with fantastic fireworks and more delicious eats—perfect for families who want a casual but festive way to enjoy the day!

⭐️ Story Park: A Local Favorite

Story Park is a laid-back option for families with littles who want to enjoy a picnic, run around, or catch a view of fireworks from a quieter spot.

🏡 From All of Us at House of Palmer

However you celebrate, we hope your 4th is filled with freedom, fun, and family. Living in the Treasure Valley means celebrating with a community that knows how to bring the heart and sparkle to every occasion.

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