The 250th birthday of the United States is being celebrated in communities across Wyoming, which means plenty of pyrotechnics in many — but not all — cities and towns.
Fireworks displays are planned in many of Wyoming’s largest communities on July 4, although many annual displays have already been canceled because of dry conditions.
Many shows in eastern Wyoming have been called off because of extreme fire danger, although their other Independence Day events are going forward. Personal fireworks have been banned in several communities or are only permitted during certain times. It’s best to check your local regulations to see if they’re allowed in your town.
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.
Alpine
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: American Legion Ball Field
What Else: After a full day of vendors and activities at Marge Grover Park, the annual parade starts heading down Highway 89 at 7 p.m.
Lincoln County is staging a scavenger hunt where participants can win a commemorative Lincoln County America 250 Challenge Coin, along with other commemorative coins from Alpine and other communities.
More Information: City of Alpine
Big Piney
Time: After Dark
Location: 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 10 a.m. parade, and a post-parade barbecue at the Sublette County Fairgrounds. Residents can enjoy a cornhole tournament and street dance at the EnCana Picnic Shelter from 1-6 p.m.
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.
Due to drought conditions, consumer fireworks are prohibited in the Casper area and adjacent public lands.
More Information: Ford Wyoming Center & Casper WYO
Cheyenne
Time: About 9:40 p.m.
Location: Over the Capitol
What Else: Cheyenne’s parade starts at 9 a.m., followed by Cheyenne’s America’s 250th on the steps of the Wyoming Capitol at 1 p.m. The fireworks finale will be accompanied by a live performance of the Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra, starting at 8:30 p.m.
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: The Capital City Celebration, Cheyenne
Cody
Time: Dusk (about 10 p.m.)
Location: Across the Shoshone River, north of the Cody Nite Rodeo grounds.
What Else: The annual Cody Stampede Rodeo parade will begin at 9:30 a.m., along with the Wild West Arts Fest in City Park, and 2 p.m. matinee performances of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Spectacular at the historic Cody Theatre.
The Buffalo Bill Center of the West will be open with the exhibits “Arms of the American Revolution” and “Buffalo Nation.”
More Information: Cody Yellowstone
Devils Tower
The Devils Tower KOA campground will not host a fireworks show in 2026 due to extreme fire danger. Personal fireworks are “expressly prohibited.”
What Else: The Devils Tower KOA is hosting a cornhole tournament and its annual mullet contest.
Information: Devils Tower/Black Hills KOA
Douglas
The Douglas Volunteer Fire Department canceled the annual fireworks due to ongoing drought conditions and wildlife concerns.
What Else: The Freedom Fest Patriotic Kiddie Parade begins at 10:45 a.m. on Center Street and goes through Washington Park, where the annual First Responders Freedom Fest & 5K will be held. The City of Douglas 250th Street Dance begins at 7 p.m. on Walnut Street.
More Information: Main Street Douglas
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 other events throughout town.
The Fourth of July parade starts at 2 p.m. at Town Park. Rodeo Time at the Clarence Allision Memorial Arena starts at 5 p.m., followed by a street dance at 7 p.m.
Information: Dubois WY Chamber of Commerce
Evanston
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Location: E Hill
What Else: Evanston’s annual Fresh Air, Freedom, and Fun Festival will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bear Meadows Greenway. Events include a Fun Run and Walk and the City Council Watermelon Bust at 1 p.m.
Fireworks are permitted in Evanston from 5 p.m. to midnight, as well as in Lyman. No fireworks are allowed in Mountain View, and U.S. Forest Service or BLM lands. There are no restrictions on private land.
More Information: Evanston 4th
Fort Laramie
Time: Dusk, roughly 9 p.m.
Location: Fort Laramie South Park
What Else: The 250th Independence Day Celebration at Fort Laramie National Historic Site begins with a flag raising and cannon firing at 9:30 a.m. There will be a 38-gun salute at noon, followed by a historic baseball game at 1 p.m., a Pony Express demonstration at 2, and a retreat parade at 5:15.
The Fort Laramie Fire Department’s annual barbeque begins at 5 p.m. at Fort Laramie South Park.
More Information: Fort Laramie National Historic Site
Gillette
The annual fireworks displays at the Cam-Plex have been canceled due to extreme fire danger.
What Else: After Gillette’s 10 a.m. parade on 2nd Street, the hot dog feed, mud volleyball, and strongman/woman competition begins at noon at Bicentennial Park.
Information: Campbell County Parks and Recreation
Lander
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: The DEQ parking lot at the Wyoming Life Resource Center & Mount Hope Cemetery
What Else: The Pioneer 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 132nd Fremont Toyota Pioneer Days Rodeo starts at 7 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 with some exclusions. Fremont County has banned fireworks outside municipal limits.
More Information: Wyoming’s Wind River Country & Lander Wyoming
Laramie
Time: About 10 p.m.
Location: Harney and 22nd Street
What Else: Laramie’s 35th annual “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 “old-fashioned games” for the kids.
The Fire in the Sky fireworks show, sponsored by the city of Laramie and WyoTech, will consist of over 300 aerial shells. Wolf Creek Broadcasting will feature a radio show synchronized to the fireworks display on their station 106.1 FM.
Information: Visit Laramie
Jackson
Time: Sunset (about 10 p.m.)
Location: Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and Snow King Mountain
What Else: After a pancake breakfast on Town Square at 8 a.m., the Fourth of July Parade begins at 10 a.m. Concerts on the Commons start at 6 p.m.
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in Teton Village will have fireworks displays. Snow King Mountain’s display starts at sunset.
Information: Jackson Hole Chamber
Moorcroft/Pine Haven
The annual fireworks display at Keyhole State Park has been canceled due to extreme fire danger.
What Else: Pine Haven’s Independence Day parade will begin at 10 a.m. A cornhole tournament, water games, and a pie-baking contest, followed by a pie-eating contest, will be held at Waters Park starting at noon.
Information: Moorcroft Leader
Pinedale
Time: Sundown
Location: Dudley Key Ballfields
What Else: Pinedale’s 4th of July community picnic will be held at American Legion Park from noon to 2 p.m.
Information: Town of Pinedale
Ranchester/Sheridan
Time: Dusk
Location: Tongue River Middle School.
What Else: Ranchester’s July 4th Celebration 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.
Sheridan’s America’s 250th Community Picnic starts at 10 a.m. Kendrick Park, featuring volleyball and cornhole tournaments, and old-fashioned yard games will be at the Trail End State Historic Site.
More Information: Visit Sheridan
Rawlins
Time: 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 Rock Springs Chamber Liberty Parade will proceed down Gateway Boulevard at 10 a.m.
The city of Rock Springs and 307Cornhole’s “Stars, Stripes, and Bags" cornhole tournament starts at 2 p.m. at the Sweetwater Events Complex, along with bounce houses and backyard games.
Information: Sweetwater Events Complex
Saratoga
Time: Dusk (around 9 p.m.)
Location: McClure Ball Field
What Else: Saratoga’s Independence Day Parade starts at 11 a.m., followed by an old-fashioned baker auction at the Platte Valley Kiwanis Club. Saratoga Days’ live music, featuring Ned LeDoux, starts at 5 p.m.
More Information: Saratoga/Platte Valley Chamber of Commerce
Shoshoni
Time: 9:45 p.m. (weather permitting)
Location: 12 Boysen Marina Road, Boysen Reservoir
What Else: The band Cowboy Hippie with the performing at Boysen Marina from 6-9 p.m.
Information: Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce
Thermopolis
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: The Old Airport Runway next to T-Hill.
What Else: Thermopolis’ Day Freedom Fest ’25 will be held in Hot Springs State Park from 5-10 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 July 4 and 5
Location: Washakie County Fairgrounds
What Else: The Washakie Museum and Cultural Center will be staging performances of the musical “1776” in Worland, Greybull, and Thermopolis. The July 4 performance will be at 2 p.m. at the Washakie Museum and Cultural Center
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.
