Fourth of July weekend in Boise is the perfect time to get out and have some summer fun with the kids! Whether you’re looking for a festive parade, fantastic fireworks, or other holiday weekend fun, there are plenty of local activities that the whole family is sure to love. Here’s your go-to guide for 4th of July events in the Treasure Valley with children of all ages.
Boise’s 4th of July Parade
Location: Cecil D. Andrus Park
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Come gather in Idaho’s Capital City to celebrate our Nation’s birth. The downtown Boise parade travels on Jefferson and Bannock streets in front of the State Capitol. Our community comes together to celebrate our freedoms and the blessing it is to be an American. Join the festivities as a parade participant or spectator. Judged parade entries will compete for prize money to support Idaho non-profits. Businesses, organizations, and families are all welcome to come together and show that United We Stand for a strong community, city and nation.
5:00 – 7:00am: live pre-parade coverage on CBS2
6:00 – 6:45am: CapEd Read to Rise hot air balloon display with launch around 6:30am
7:00 – 8:00am: live pre-parade coverage on FOX9
7:00 – 10:00am: Veteran Entrepreneur Alliance (VEA) Community Pancake Breakfast, Cecil D. Andrus Park
9:00 – 9:30am: Zamzows Patriotic Pet Parade
10:00 – 11:30am: Idaho 4th of July Parade – available live on CBS2
Boise’s 4th of July Fireworks
Location: Ann Morrison Park
Time: Festivities at 6PM, fireworks at 10:15PM
https://www.cityofboise.org/events/parks/2025/july/4th-of-july-fireworks-celebration
As is tradition, a beautiful fireworks display will launch from Ann Morrison Park on the 4th of July. Spend the evening at the park and enjoy the free fireworks show synced to music on 107.1 K-HITS. Fireworks are scheduled to fill the sky starting around 10:15 p.m. (dusk) on the 4th of July, but festivities in Ann Morrison Park begin at 6 p.m. Food and drink vendors will be on site with concessions available for purchase throughout the evening.
This year’s food trucks feature a variety of fresh fusion foods, sweet treats and summertime classics. Beer and wine will be available for purchase for those 21 and older. While enjoying a picnic in the park, cool off in the Ann Morrison Park interactive fountain as the water feature displays red, white and blue lights. Ann Morrison Park will be closed to vehicles all day on Friday, July 4, 2025 but people who plan to watch the fireworks are still welcome to ride-share, walk or ride a bike into the park throughout the day.
Meridian Independence Day Festival
Location: Storey Park
Time: Festivities at 4 PM, fireworks at 10:20 PM
https://meridiancity.org/parks/specialevents/independence-day/
Meridian City is looking forward to a grand fireworks display in Storey Park to celebrate Independence Day! The park will be open to families for picnics and fireworks viewing. Food trucks will be onsite at 4:00 pm for snacks and tasty local cuisine. Thanks to Meridian Speedway for partnering with the City of Meridian once again to bring this celebration to the people of Meridian. The fireworks display will be set-off from the back (east side) of the Speedway at dusk, at approximately 10:20 pm.
Kuna’s 4th of July Celebration
Location: Bernie Fisher Park
Time: 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
https://www.kunacity.id.gov/561/4th-of-July-Celebration-in-Kuna
The City of Kuna Parks and Recreation Department is proud to bring you… The Kuna 4th of July Celebration: Fireworks and Mini-Food Truck Rally! Bring your friends and family to our beautiful greenbelt to make lasting memories and celebrate the spirit of independence! This is our second year hosting this celebration and we can’t wait to see you there!
General Information:
Food Trucks, Music, Drinks & Fireworks
No Entry Fee | No Tickets Needed
Red Dot Window performing 5-7PM
Bungee Trampoline on site for the kids
Caldwell’s 4th of July Party
Location: Downtown Caldwell, Memorial Park in Caldwell, and Brother’s Park in Caldwell
Time: 9am – dusk depending on event
https://www.cityofcaldwell.org/Visitors/City-Events/4th-of-July
Parade: 9 am Downtown Caldwell
Memorial Park festivities: Kid Area, Classic Car Show, and Vendor Fair 11 am – 2 pm
Brother’s Park festivities: Food fest 7 pm. Fireworks at dusk.
Star’s 16th Annual Hometown Celebration
Location: Various locations
Time: 7:00 am – 11:00 pm
Get ready, Star! Our BIGGEST event of the year is coming, and you’re invited to a full day of fun, tradition, food, music, fireworks, and hometown pride.
🎽 Start your morning with the Firecracker Fun Run
🎉 Catch the Hometown Parade
🌭 Grab lunch with the Lions
🥧 Bid high at the Pie Auction
💦 Let the kids loose at the splash zone
🎶 Dance into the night at the concert
🎇 And don’t miss the spectacular Freedom Fireworks finale!
🌟 NEW for 2025:
- FREE city shuttle service 🚌
- No parking in park lots—plan ahead
- Even more inflatables, vendors & restrooms!
🚧 Expect road closures, traffic delays, and detours throughout the day—especially around the parade route and Hunters Creek Park. Full event details—including maps, parking info, shuttle stops, park rules, and the full schedule—are on our dedicated webpage. We’re updating the site regularly, so keep checking back and make your plan for an AWESOME July 4th in Star!🎇💥
Middleton 4th of July
Location: Middleton Place Park
Time: 9am – 3pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/1242759024235533
Let’s Celebrate Together. Events happening all day long. We will have vendor, food trucks, live music and more – Middleton Place Park starting at 9 am. Car show will be from 9 am to 1 pm. Parade will take place 11 am right down main street.
Melba’s “Old Tyme” 4th of July
Location: Various locations in Melba
Time: 6 am – Dusk
The Melba “Olde Tyme” 4th of July is gearing up for another year. As always we begin with the Fun Run in the morning. Our parade begins at 10:30am and many other events take place throughout the day. We wrap it all up with an incredible fireworks display at dusk.
6:00 – 6:45AM REGISTRATION FOR FUN RUN. 7:00AM FUN RUN (7:15 A.M. 2 MILERS). 9:00AM ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR. 9:00AM PARADE LINE-UP. 9:30AM JUDGING FOR PARADE. 10:30AM PARADE – Sponsored by D. L. Evans Bank. (FOLLOWING PARADE). 12:00PM ANTIQUE TRACTOR PULL. 1:00PM MELBA’S CITIZEN OF THE YEAR. 2:30PM CAR SHOW AWARDS PRESENTATION. 3:00PM CHICKEN ROUND UP. (AT DUSK) FIREWORKS by FIREWORKS AMERICA. Music broadcast on 101.9FM the Bull.
Free Family Funfest
Location: Lakeview Park in Nampa
Time: Noon – 3pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/629352213495545
You, your family and friends are invited to join us for a FREE Family FunFest! Hosted by Mountain Heights Calvary Chapel, those who attend will enjoy a day filled with carnival games, train rides, a cake walk, candy toss, foam blast, a concert in the park with the band “Two or More”, a cornhole tournament where someone will walk away with a $100 cash prize, a mechanical bull, balloon twisting for all the kids, bingo and prizes awarded all day long!
Homedale Demolition Derby
Location: Owyhee County Fair
Time: 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/684897837790483
HOMEDALE 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION & DEMOLITION DERBY
Presented by the Homedale Lions Club
Start your 4th of July in Homedale with our patriotic morning parade honoring our troops and community spirit.
Then gear up for the main event: an adrenaline-pumping Demolition Derby packed with horsepower, hard hits, and hometown pride!
💥 **New aluminum bleachers = more seats on the rowdy side!
💥 **Engines roaring, crowds cheering, kids grinning ear to ear, This is small-town America at its finest!
🔥 FEATURED EVENTS:
🚗 Mini Car Mayhem (Compacts)
🚗 80s Mid-Size Madness
🚗 Old Iron Big Cars—going head-to-head for trophies, cash & bragging rights!
👶 Power Wheels Derby just for the littles!
Local legends and Homedale’s own heavy hitters will be battling it out in the dirt!
🕒 EVENT TIMELINE:
- 5:30 PM – Beat the lines! Show your ticket receipt to get wristbands early
- 6:30 PM – Stands open for seating
- 7:00 PM Derby begins shortly after approx
🎟️ TICKETS:
- Required for ages 2 and up
Buy online, this event sells out!
🐷 RAFFLE ALERT!
Support the Lions Club and our 4H/FFA youth!
🎟️ \$50 raffle tickets get you a chance at a whole processed beef or pig, cut and wrapped to your specs.
Animals are purchased directly from the Owyhee County Fair Livestock Sale. That’s right—a whole beef for less than \$0.20/lb!
Raffle tickets sold by the middle school cheerleaders—find them at the event!
🍔 FOOD & FUN:
- Tons of food vendors
- Famous Beer Garden for the over-21 rowdies
- Merch trailer with Limited Edition Homedale Derby Tees
- Fireworks show at approximately 10:30 PM!
🚫 EVENT RULES & REMINDERS:
- No outside food or drink – support our local vendors!
- Alcohol permitted only in designated sections
- NO personal fireworks – we’ve got a show planned for you!
Smooth Avenue July 4th at Green Acres
Location: Green Acres Boise
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/3923882997862972
Great news! Smooth will be bringing our brand of funk, soul and a taste of country for your listening and dancing pleasure. The food trucks will be in full swing this evening so come early, bring a seat or grab one. I hear fireworks may be viewable from locations nearby so pop 🎉🧨on in!
Music on the Patio
Location: ICCU Base Area Plaza, 2600 N Bogus Basin Rd, Boise, ID, United States, Idaho 83702
Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/1626265968777386?active_tab=about
Relax on the ICCU Base Area Plaza and enjoy free Music on the Patio all summer long! Food and beverages are available in the J.R. Simplot Lodge, and at the Double R Ranch BBQ Smokehouse.
Fourth of July @ Payette Brewing
Location: Payette Brewing
Time: 11am – 10pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/536815712729996
HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!! RED, WHITE & BREW! We’re conveniently located across the bridge from Ann Morrison Park where Boise’s 4th of July festivities and firework show are held. Stop in to enjoy beer, yard games, food truck eats and more!
11:00am-10:00pm ★ Hangout with us during the day then take the 2 minute walk across the bridge to Ann Morrison Park for the firework show!
10:15pm ★ Ann Morrison Park Firework Show Starts!
4:00pm – 9:00pm ★ Pizza Piou
Fourth of July With the Boise Hawks
Location: Boise Hawks Stadium in Boise
Time: July 3-5, games at 7:05 PM, fireworks when gave is over
The Boise Hawks will have three post-game firework shows from July 3-5th! Bring the family, watch a Boise Hawks baseball game, and enjoy a firework show after!
VEA 4th of July Pancake Breakfast
Location: Cecil D Andrus Park
Time: 7:00 am – 10:00 am
https://www.vealliance.org/events-1/2025-vea-4th-of-july-pancake-breakfast
Join us for the Veteran Entrepreneur Alliance’s 4th of July Pancake Breakfast, a cherished Boise tradition bringing our community together to celebrate freedom and support our nation’s veterans. Whether you’re a veteran, a supporter, or simply a pancake enthusiast, this is the perfect way to kick off your holiday festivities! This event happens just before the downtown Boise parade.
A delicious breakfast featuring fluffy pancakes topped with fresh berries, sizzling sausage, and your choice of coffee, orange juice, or water. Live patriotic music and entertainment for all ages. A chance to connect with local veterans, entrepreneurs, and community leaders. A family-friendly environment where everyone is welcome!
Ticket Pricing: Veterans & Active Duty: Free. Adults: $7. Seniors (65+): $6. Children (13 & under): $5. Family Pack (2 adults, 2+ kids): $20
Supporting Veterans in Business. All proceeds from this event benefit the Veteran Entrepreneur Alliance, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to empowering veterans through entrepreneurship.
Check the Boise With Kids Calendar for Events
There are lots of fun, family-friendly events happening over 4th of July weekend and for the rest of summer. Check them out at boisewithkids.com/events. The 4th of July events in the Treasure Valley offers the best mix of fun and memory-making. No matter what event you choose, these activities will make your holiday unforgettable. Happy Independence Day!