Dozens of public fireworks displays are scheduled throughout Wyoming to celebrate Independence Day in 2025. And if there isn’t a public show in your community, you shouldn’t have to go far for a picturesque view of pyrotechnics.
Along with watching organized shows, many people enjoy sparking their own fireworks at home. Many city and county fire departments remind Wyomingites that most types of fireworks are prohibited within the city limits of most communities and strictly banned on all state and federal lands.
Here’s a list of the biggest fireworks displays in Wyoming, along with the times and locations for the best celebrations and viewing locations. Unless otherwise noted, all the shows will be held on the evening of July 4.
If we’ve missed a Wyoming show, please email us at News@CowboyStateDaily.com.
Alcova Reservoir
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: 13855 Lakeshore Drive, Alcova
What Else: The Casper Boat Club is hosting a buffet dinner from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. They’re also selling patriotic-themed Jello shots while supplies last. Alcova Resort Wyoming offers boat rentals to view the fireworks from the reservoir.
More Information: Casper Boat Club & Alcova Resort Wyoming
Alpine
Time: Dusk
Location: American Legion Ball Field
What Else: There will be live music, a scavenger hunt, and several food vendors at Marge Grover Memorial Park starting at noon. Alpine’s Fourth of July parade begins at 7 p.m.
More Information: City of Alpine
Big Piney
Time: Dusk
Location: Dark Marbleton Hill
What Else: The day starts with a pancake breakfast and “Chuckwagon Chug” in the Big Piney Rec parking lot at 7 a.m., followed by the parade at 10 a.m., and a post-parade barbecue at the Sublette County Fairgrounds. From 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., everyone can enjoy live music at Centennial Park.
More Information: Chuckwagon Days
Casper
Time: Around 10 p.m.
Location: Ford Wyoming Center
What Else: The gates at the Ford Wyoming Center will open at 6 p.m. Families are encouraged to bring picnics and camp chairs, but the live music, vendors, and on-site activities will not be present this year.
More Information: Ford Wyoming Center
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 starting at 3 p.m.
More information: Cheyenne Frontier Days
Cody
Time: Dark (about 10 p.m.)
Location: Across the Shoshone River, north of the Cody Nite Rodeo grounds.
What Else: The annual Cody Stampede Rodeo parades will begin at 9:30 a.m. on July 3 and 4, along with the Wild West Arts Fest in City Park and live music all over town. The fireworks are only on July 4, with a live musical broadcast available on FM 102.3
More Information: Cody Country Chamber of Commerce
Devils Tower
Time: Dark (around 9 p.m.)
Location: Devils Tower KOA Campground.
What Else: The Devils Tower KOA Campground is hosting a cornhole tournament and its annual mullet contest on July 4. Also, quiet hours are not observed during the fireworks.
Information: Devils Tower/Black Hills KOA
Douglas
Time: 9 p.m.
Location: Douglas High School
What Else: The Stars & Stripes Kiddie Parade begins at 11 a.m. on Center Street and goes through Washington Park, where the annual First Responders Freedom Fest & 5K will be held.
More Information: Freedom Fest 2025
Dubois
Time: Dusk (about 10 p.m.)
Location: Dubois Town Park.
What Else: Events include an 8 a.m. pancake breakfast in Town Park, a “Touch a Tank” event hosted by the National Museum of Military Vehicles, a coin dig, duck races, and pre-parade games throughout town. Dubois’s Fourth of July parade starts at 2 p.m. at Town Park.
Information: Dubois WY Chamber of Commerce
Encampment
Time: Dark (around 9 p.m.)
Location: McClure Ball Field
What Else: The Town of Encampment says this show, made possible by the Mother Mountain Anglers Fireworks Ball in May, will be "the biggest show ever."
More Information: Town of Encampment
Evanston
Time: 9:45 p.m.
Location: E Hill
What Else: Evanston’s annual Fresh Air, Freedom, and Fun Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bear Meadows Greenway. Events include a Fun Run and Walk and a Watermelon Bust hosted by the City Council.
Uinta County Fire and Ambulance has released information reminding residents when and where fireworks are permitted during the Independence Day celebrations.
More Information: Evanston Wyoming Chamber of Commerce and Uinta County Fire and Rescue
Fort Laramie
Time: Dusk, roughly 9 p.m.
Location: Fort Laramie South Park
What Else: Celebrate an “Ol’ Fashioned Fourth of July” at the Fort Laramie Historic Site from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 4, with a historic vintage baseball game at 1 p.m. The fireworks will be preceded by a barbecue at Fort Laramie South Park at 5 p.m.
More Information: Go Goshen
Gillette
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: Morningside Park at Cam-Plex
What Else: After the 10 a.m. parade, several events are held at Bicentennial Park at noon, including mud volleyball, a pie-eating contest, and a strongman/woman competition.
Information: Campbell County Parks and Recreation
Glenrock
Time: Dusk on July 4 and 5
Location: Glenrock South Recreation Complex
What Else: Residents can discharge their own fireworks at the Glenrock South Recreation Complex from 7 p.m. to midnight on July 4 and 5. The Glenrock Fire Department will be on-site to ensure everything’s safe, fun, and courteous.
More Information: Town of Glenrock
LaGrange
Time: Dark on July 3
Location: LaGrange Community Building
What Else: The LaGrange Volunteer Fire Department is hosting an ice cream social at the LaGrange Community Building at 6 p.m. before the evening fireworks. No fireworks are scheduled for July 4.
Information: Go Goshen
Lander
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: The DEQ parking lot at the Wyoming Life Resource Center
What Else: The 131st Pioneer’s Day Parade begins at 10 a.m., followed by the Rotary July 4 BBQ at City Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The city of Lander allows open containers from 9 a.m. to midnight, and fireworks are permitted from 10 a.m. to midnight.
More Information: City of Lander
Laramie
Time: Dusk (around 9:15 p.m.)
Location: Rodeo/Baseball Complex (near Highway 30 and Beech Street)
What Else: Laramie’s “Freedom Has a Birthday” celebration will be held at Washington Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The free event includes live music, food and retail vendors, and a “carnival” atmosphere for the kids.
Information: Visit Laramie
Jackson
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: Snow King Mountain & Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
What Else: After a pancake breakfast on Town Square at 8 a.m., the Fourth of July Parade begins at 10:30 a.m. Concerts on the Commons start at 6 p.m. Both Snow King Mountain and Jackson Hole Mountain Resort will launch fireworks that night.
Information: Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce
Moorcroft/Pine Haven
Time Dusk (9 p.m.) on July 5
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 5. A pie bake-off, music, dancing, and free hot dogs will start at noon, and free admission for the fireworks will begin at 8 p.m.
Information: Black Hills & Badlands
Ranchester/Sheridan
Time: Dusk
Location: Tongue River Middle School.
What Else: The “rain or shine” July 4th Celebration in Ranchester will be held at Town Hall Park and Event Hall. Events include an 8 a.m. pancake breakfast, the annual Wyo Wife Carry at 3 p.m., and live music from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The Sheridan County Commissioners remind residents that fireworks are restricted to 6:01 AM through 11:30 PM daily from July 1 through July 7, except for permitted supervised public displays. Fireworks are not permitted on county land and easements or on public roads and highways.
More Information: Town of Ranchester & Sheridan County
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: City of Rawlins
Rock Springs
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: White Mountain Golf Course, view from Wataha Recreational Complex.
What Else: The City of Rock Springs and 307Cornhole are hosting a cornhole tournament at the Sweetwater Events Complex starting at 2 p.m., along with bounce houses and backyard games.
Information: Rock Springs Parks & Recreation
Saratoga
Time: Dark (around 9:15 p.m.)
Location: Throughout Town
What Else: Saratoga's Fourth of July Parade will proceed down 1st Street at 11 a.m., followed by the Saratoga Style Fashion Show at the Platte Valley Community Center at 12:30 p.m., and the 9th Annual Weenie Roast at Riverside Garage and Cabins at noon.
More Information: Saratoga/Platte Valley Chamber of Commerce
Thermopolis
Time: 9 p.m.
Location: The Old Airport Runway next to T-Hill.
What Else: Thermopolis’ Happy Independence Day Freedom Fest ’25 will be held in Hot Springs State Park from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. with a beer garden, street dance, and music from Keith O’Brien.
More Information: Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce
Worland
Time: 7 p.m. to midnight from July 3-5
Location: Washakie County Fairgrounds
What Else: The City of Worland, Washakie County, and the Bureau of Land Management are allowing residents to set off fireworks at the gravel pits on the west side of the Washakie County Fairgrounds this week. Local fire crews will be on site to mitigate any fire issues.
More Information: Bureau of Land Management
Andrew Rossi can be reached at arossi@cowboystatedaily.com.
