The City of Idaho Falls and Bonneville County have announced plans for a new fireworks launch site along the Snake River to host the community’s 2027 Fourth of July celebration.
Following months of site evaluation, local officials selected a parcel of land situated south of Freeman Park and north of John’s Hole Bridge on the east side of the river. The location provides the acreage required for a large-scale pyrotechnic display alongside infrastructure designed to handle event traffic and crowd movement.
According to city officials, the location offers multiple public viewing options. Attendees will be able to watch the display from Freeman Park, Civitan Park, the Idaho Falls River Walk, nearby residential neighborhoods, and downtown Idaho Falls.
“The 4th of July has always been one of my favorite holidays, and I am excited to bring the celebration back to the heart of Idaho Falls,” Mayor Lisa Burtenshaw said. She also expressed gratitude toward the Vandersloot and Ball families for their past work organizing the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration, adding that city and county partners are committed to delivering a high-quality event in 2027.
The municipality is collaborating with several regional entities to coordinate a full schedule of Independence Day activities, including Bonneville County, the City of Ammon, the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce, the Idaho Falls Arts Council, the Museum of Idaho, The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho, and the Idaho Falls Farmers Market.
Austin Black, Chief Operating Officer for Bonneville County, confirmed the county’s partnership with the city and local organizations to support the annual event.
Official public festivities, including the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce parade, are scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 3, 2027. Officials noted that holding the public events on Saturday will allow residents to hold private family gatherings on Sunday, July 4.
