Fourth events
Idaho
“Coeur d’Alene – 10:15 a.m., backward parade on Government Way at Sherman Avenue; 11 a.m., Mayor’s Mile fun run starts at 12th and Sherman; 11 a.m., American Heroes parade on Sherman Avenue; food and craft vendors in City Park all day; live music 1-4 p.m. and 5-8 p.m.; fireworks at dusk. Free. (208) 664-3194.
“Sandpoint – Downtown. Kids parade, 9 a.m.; parade at 10 a.m. Stage performances, food vendors, other activities. Fireworks at dusk at City Beach. Free. (208) 263-7796.
“Spirit Lake – Downtown. Parade at 11 a.m., followed by music, vendors, food and games in the park. Fireworks at dusk at the ball field at 10th Street at Jefferson Avenue. Free. (208) 623-2275.
“Schweitzer Mountain Resort – 11 a.m. barbecue; live music 1-4 p.m. Also, hike to a picnic point to view fireworks from 4,700 feet on the mountain, launched from the lake below. Registration required for hike. (208) 255-3081.
“Bonners Ferry – Boundary County Fairgrounds. Clydesdale parade at noon followed by street dance downtown. Food booths, entertainment, vendors; fireworks at dusk. Free. (208) 267-5922.
“Silver Mountain – Kellogg. Noon parade at Division and Main streets; street fair, horseshoe competition, live entertainment, kids activities, arts and crafts, games 1-5 p.m. for all ages; concert and street dance at 6:30 p.m. at Teeter Field; fireworks at dusk. Free. (800) 204-6428.
“Priest Lake – View fireworks from resorts at Priest Lake, including Luby Bay at dusk and Cavanaugh Bay at 10:30 p.m. (208) 667-7306.
“Harrison – Fireworks over Lake Coeur d’Alene, viewable by boat or shore, at dusk. (208) 689-3669.
Washington
“Neighbor Day – 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Riverfront Park, Spokane. Activities for kids and adults, with food, vendors, arts and crafts, beer garden, live music. Music begins at noon in the Lilac Bowl. Opening ceremonies and veterans presentation at 7 p.m., 10 p.m. fireworks show. Free. Pets are not allowed downtown during today’s Fourth of July celebrations. A 2003 city ordinance prohibits all animals – not just dogs – from the business district bordered by Monroe Street, Boone Avenue, Browne Street and Second Avenue, according to a police news release. (509) 242-2505.
“Liberty Lake – Pavillion Park, Country Vista Drive at Molter Road. Community parade at noon, food vendors, live music at 6 p.m., fireworks at 10 p.m. Free. (509) 362-4039.
“Deer Park – Fireworks at dusk, Perrins Field, 315 E. Crawford. Free.
“Lake Spokane – 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., Lakeside Middle School, Nine Mile Falls. Show and shine car display begins at 9 a.m.; vendors all day, pizza-eating contest, karaoke contest and more. Fireworks at dusk. (509) 467-3826.
“VFW Barbecue and Car Wash – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 51, 300 W. Mission Ave., Spokane. Ribs, chicken, hamburger, German sausage, salads and more. Youth activities until 2 p.m. $6.50. (509) 327-9847.
“Dam Days Festival – Lakeside Middle School, Nine Mile Falls. Concert by Jenny Munday, 5 p.m. and 9 p.m., followed by fireworks. Free. (615) 957-5104.
“Pullman – Sunnyside Park. Concerts at 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. Vendors throughout the park and a children’s area. Fireworks at dusk. Free. (509) 334-3565.