In the spirit of America’s 248th birthday, fireworks will fill the skies in all corners of Wyoming, and elsewhere between, after dusk on Thursday, the Fourth of July.
Firework displays are scheduled throughout Wyoming from Wednesday through Friday, most starting between 9 and 10 p.m. If there isn’t a show planned in your community, there should be one within easy driving distance that evening.
Along with watching organized shows, many people enjoy sparking their own fireworks at home. Many city and county fire departments are reminding people that most types of fireworks are prohibited within city limits in some communities and banned on all state and federal lands.
Here’s a list of the big fireworks displays in Wyoming that Cowboy State Daily has confirmed, along with the time and location where the shows will be launched from. Those are the areas to avoid, as most communities have the area around launch zone closed to the public.
All the shows will be held the evening of July 4 unless otherwise noted. If we missed a show, please email us at News@CowboyStateDaily.com.
Alpine
Time: Dusk
Location: American Legion Battlefield.
What else: Alpine’s Fourth of July parade starts at 7 p.m. on July 4.
Information: https://www.alpinewy.gov/4th-july
Big Piney
Time: Dusk
Location: Marbleton Hill.
What else: Big Piney is celebrating 90 years of its Chuckwagon Days. Live music and food from 7-9 p.m. at Centennial Park before the fireworks.
Information: https://www.chuckwagondays.com/
Casper
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: Ford Wyoming Center.
What else: The Ford Wyoming Center is hosting the annual 4th of July Fireworks Festival starting at 4 p.m. Tickets are required and priced by vehicle.
Information: https://www.fordwyomingcenter.com/events/detail/fireworks-festival-1
Cheyenne
Time: About 9:35 p.m.
Location: Lions Park.
What else: The fireworks will be launched from Frontier Park, which won’t be open for public viewing. Lions Park will only be open to foot traffic, and Carey Avenue will be closed to vehicles. A patriotic musical broadcast accompanying the fireworks will be available on KFBC at 1240 AM and 97.5 FM.
Information: https://www.cheyenne.org/event/cheyenne-4th-of-july-celebration/23620/
Cody
Time: Dusk (about 10 p.m.)
Location: Across the Shoshone River, north of the Cody Nite Rodeo grounds.
What else: Cody is putting on two parades, July 3 and 4, for the annual Cody Stampede Rodeo. The fireworks are only on July 4 and should be visible from most places in town.
Information: https://business.codychamber.org/events/details/annual-cody-stampede-celebration-parade-9566?calendarMonth=2024-07-01
Devils Tower
Time: 9 p.m.
Location: Devils Tower KOA Campground.
What else: The Devils Tower KOA Campground is also hosting a cornhole tournament and its annual mullet contest, although tickets are required.
Information: https://www.devilstowercountry.com/events-search-results/independence-day
Dubois
Time: Dusk (about 10 p.m.)
Location: Dubois Town Park.
What else: Dubois’s Fourth of July parade starts at 2 p.m. at Town Park.
Information: https://windriver.org/event/dubois-4th-of-july-celebration-2/
Fort Laramie
Time: Dusk, roughly 9 p.m.
Location: Fort Laramie South Park.
The Fort Laramie Fire Department is hosting a free barbeque at Fort Laramie South Park starting at 5 p.m.
Gillette
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Location: Morningside Park at Cam-plex.
What else: After the 10 a.m. parade, several events are held at Bicentennial Park on the afternoon of July 4, including a pie-eating contest and a strongman/woman competition.
Information: https://bestlocalthings.com/wy/4th-of-july-celebration-2024-07-04-gillette
Glenrock
Time: Dusk on July 4 and 5
Location: Glenrock South Recreation Complex.
What else: The annual fireworks displays will be held on July 4 and 5 by the Glenrock Fire Department. Rolling Hills has cancelled its 2024 fireworks due to fire danger.
Information: https://rollinghillswy.org/home-page/page/fireworks-2024-0
LaGrange
Time: Dark on July 3
Location: LaGrange Community Building.
What else: The LaGrange Fire Department is hosting an ice cream social at the LaGrange Community Building at 6 p.m., with fireworks to follow on July 3. There are no fireworks scheduled for July 4.
Information: https://www.lagrangewyo.com/project/fireworks/
Lander
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: Wyoming Life Resource Center.
What else: The city of Lander reminds residents that fireworks are legal between 10 p.m. and midnight. It’s requested that nobody park on Chittim Road so it can remain clear in case there’s an emergency.
Information: https://info.landerchamber.org/events/details/4th-of-july-events-2024-31151
Laramie
Time: About 10 p.m.
Location: Visible from most city parks.
What else: This is the 32nd year of Laramie’s Freedom Has a Birthday celebration at Washington Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The park is also an excellent place to take in the fireworks.
Information: https://www.visitlaramie.org/event/freedom-has-a-birthday!/32764/
Jackson
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: Snow King Mountain.
What else: Snow King Mountain is offering live music before the 10 p.m. fireworks show. The event is free to attend, with food and beverages available to buy.
Information: https://snowkingmountain.com/events/list/
Moorcroft/Pine Haven
Time Dusk on July 6
Location: Keyhole State Park.
What else: Fireworks Over Keyhole, an annual fundraiser for the Pine Haven Fire Department, will be held at Keyhole State Park on July 6. Free admission begins at 8 p.m.
Information: https://keyholemarinawyo.com/schedule-of-events
Ranchester/Sheridan
Time: Dusk
Location: Tongue River Middle School.
What else: After an afternoon of music and the Wife Carrying World Championships, the fireworks will be launches from behind the Tongue River Middle School.
Rawlins
Time: About 10 p.m.
Location: Radio Control Area near the Rawlins Family Recreation Center.
What else: The Rawlins Fire Department reminds residents that personal fireworks are illegal in Carbon County.
Information: https://www.rawlinswy.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1740
Rock Springs
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: White Mountain Golf Course, view from Wataha Recreational Complex.
What else: It is illegal to discharge fireworks within city limits in Rock Springs and Green River, and sparklers are only legal within city limits.
Information: https://www.rswy.net/egov/apps/document/center.egov?view=item&id=3649
Teton Village
Time: 10 p.m. on July 3 and 4
Location: Teton Village.
What else: There are live concerts before the fireworks on July 3 and 4, as well as the annual Tent Sale.
Information: https://www.jacksonhole.com/july-4
Thermopolis
Time: 9:00 p.m.
Location: The Old Airport Runway next to T-Hill.
Information: https://thermopolischamber.org/events/details/4th-of-july-fire-works-34915
Andrew Rossi can be reached at arossi@cowboystatedaily.com.
