July Fourth events
Here’s a roundup of Fourth of July events in the region:
Spokane
“Fourth of July Neighbor Day – Riverfront Park: Sponsored by Clear Channel Radio. All-day activities for kids and adults, with food, vendors, arts and crafts, beer garden and live music. Kids can enjoy the Cow Milking contest and free inflatables in the KSPS Hometown Children’s area, along with an All-State Racing Zone with Radio controlled cars. Pop Warner Football will have a Punt, Pass and Kick area for kids. Music and program line-up in the Lilac Bowl: noon, Redwing (bluegrass fiddlers); 1 p.m., Dixie Dandies (Dixieland jazz); 2 p.m., Loose Cannon (classic rock/blues); 3 p.m., Jim Huntsman Band (country); 4 p.m., Eddie Ramirez (acoustic/pop/rock); 5 p.m., Java Kola (Jimi Hendrix tribute band); 6 p.m., Carcinogens (blues); 7 p.m., opening ceremonies and veteran’s presentation; 8:30 p.m., Nobody Famous (Jimmy Buffet tribute band); 10 p.m., fireworks sponsored by Tomlinson Black. Wednesday, 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Riverfront Park. Free. (509) 242-2505.
“Fourth of July Barbecue and Car Wash: Includes ribs, chicken, hamburger, German sausage, salads and more, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; youth activities until 2 p.m. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #51, 300 W. Mission Ave. $6.50. (509) 327-9847.
“Best Seats in Town: The Spokane Convention Center has the best seats in town to view the Fourth of July Neighbor Days Fireworks display in Riverfront Park. Enjoy the view from their roof deck patio. Wednesday: 8 p.m., priority seating with dessert, coffee and one alcoholic or nonalcoholic drink; 9 p.m., general seating. No outside food or beverage allowed; tickets are nonrefundable/ nonexchangeable. Spokane Convention Center. $40/includes dessert with coffee and one alcoholic or nonalcoholic beverage.
Liberty Lake
“Fourth of July Celebration – Features a community parade, food vendors, live jazz, blues and soul music and fireworks. Music starts at 6 p.m. with two New Orleans-based bands, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band and the Marcia Ball Band. Fireworks at dusk. Pavillion Park, Country Vista Drive at Molter Road. Free. (509) 362-4039.
Deer Park
“Fourth of July – Fireworks show at dusk. Perrins Field, 315 E. Crawford. Free. Visit www.DeerParkChamber.com for more information.
Nine Mile Falls
“Lake Spokane Community Fourth of July Celebration: Show and shine car shows begin at 9 a.m., followed by vote on your favorite ride; vendors all day, activities include a pizza-eating contest, a karaoke contest and more. Local girl, Jenny Munday, will perform a sneak peak of the music on her up coming CD at 5 and 9 p.m., followed by fireworks. Lakeside Middle School, Nine Mile Falls. Free. (509) 464-3994.
The fireworks show starts at dusk. Wednesday, Lakeside Middle School, Nine Mile Falls. (509) 467-3826.
Pullman
“Fourth of July – Entertainment includes Pullman Community Band will perform at 5:30 p.m. and Ian Skavdahl will play 6:30, followed by The Kingpins from 7:15-10 p.m. Vendors throughout the park and a children’s area. Fireworks at dusk. Wednesday. Sunnyside Park, Pullman. Free admission. (509) 334-3565.
Spirit Lake
“Old Fashioned Fourth of July – Parade participants gather at 10 a.m. at the elementary school, parade begins at 11 followed by music, vendors, food and games in the park. Fireworks at dusk at the ball field, 10th Street at Jefferson Avenue. Free. (208) 623-2275.
Sandpoint
“Fourth of July – The Sandpoint Lions Club is sponsoring a parade at 10 a.m. downtown. Also, stage performances and fireworks show at dusk at City Beach. Wednesday. Free. (208) 263-7796.
“Fourth of July – Schweitzer: Wednesday: 11 a.m., barbecue; 1-4 p.m., live music by Mixolydian. Schweitzer Mountain Resort, Sandpoint. (208) 255-3081.
Coeur d’Alene
“Fourth of July – Wednesday: 11 a.m., American Heroes parade on Sherman Avenue; food and craft vendors in City Park all day; live music includes Thunder Road from 1-4 p.m., and Somebody’s Hero from 5-8 p.m.; fireworks at dusk. Free. (208) 664-3194.
Athol
“Silverwood Theme Park/Boulder Beach Waterpark: Fireworks at dusk. Wednesday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. 27843 North Highway 395, 15 minutes north of Coeur d’Alene. $35.99/general, $19.99/ages 3-7 and seniors ages 65 and older, plus tax, free/ages 2 and younger. Admission to the park includes all rides, attractions, shows and waterpark. $4/parking. (208) 683-3400.
Bonners Ferry
“Fourth of July – Clydesdale parade at noon; celebration with food booths, entertainment and vendors in the afternoon; street dance in the evening; fireworks at dusk. Alcohol prohibited. Boundary County Fairgrounds. Free admission. (208) 267-5922.
Kellogg
“Fourth of July Celebration – Silver Mountain: Wednesday: noon, parade begins at Division and Main streets in Kellogg and ends at Kellogg City Park at McKinley and Hill streets; 1-5 p.m. street fair, horseshoe competition, live entertainment, kids activities, arts and crafts, games for all ages; pool open all day; 6:30-9:30 p.m., Kelly Hughes Band and twilight street dance at Teeter Field; fireworks finale at dusk. Silver Mountain, Kellogg, Idaho. Free. (800) 204-6428.
Priest Lake
“Fourth of July – Priest Lake : Fireworks show at dusk. Wednesday. View from various area resorts at Priest Lake. (208) 667-7306.
Priest River
“Fourth of July Celebration – Fireworks show over the Pend Oreille River, begins at 10 p.m.
Harrison
“Fourth of July – Harrison (Idaho): Fireworks viewable by boat or from shore, begins over Coeur d’Alene Lake at dusk. Wednesday. (208) 689-3669.