Rotary Club Schedule of Independence Day Events
“Made in the USA” Traditional county-wide Independence Day Celebration
Wednesday, July 3
2-4 p.m. City Park FOAM PARTY! The Soda Springs Fire Department will spray foam that is fun (and safe) for everyone. You may want to bring a swim suit, towels, lawn chairs, etc. Clean water will be available to
wash off.
3-5 p.m. Soda Springs Library Friends of the Library Annual Books Sale and Plant Sale. Inside
the Library.
5:00 and 7:30 p.m. Culpepper and Merriweather Circus “Under the Big Top” at Kelly Park. Tickets are available at US Bank, City Hall, and
Caribou Jacks.
Thursday, July 4
6:30 a.m. Octagon Park. Rotary Club’s 5K Fun Run/Walk and registration 6:30 a.m. to 7:15 a.m. Run starts at 7:30 a.m. Fee $20 until morning of race and a $5 fee may be included with no promise of a race day shirt. Register at https://register.chronotrack.com/r/80753
7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. City Park. Lions Club Breakfast. $8 adults, $5 children 6-12, under 6 free.
9:40 a.m. Chevron station start. Kids Mile fun run for ages 12 and under. No registration or fee required. Those under 6 must be accompanied by an adult. More information can be found at City Hall. Sponsored by Ireland Bank.
10:00 a.m. Highway 30. Traditional July 4th Parade. Theme “Made in the USA!” Grand Marshal: Mrs. Linda Anderson. Parade starts by Dave’s Tackle, lineup at Presbyterian Church. Registration forms at City Hall or by contacting Amanda Larsen at 307-679-6193 or Katie Muir at 208-650-1150. The email address is
[email protected].
Road Apple Roulette—Parade course is marked off in grids. Tickets have corresponding numbers. The winners are based on where horses drop “apples.” Participants don’t need to be present to win. Winners will be announced before the fireworks. Tickets can be purchased from any Rotarian, Caribou Medical Center and Clinics, and various local businesses. 1 ticket for $5 or 5 for $20. Big prizes include $1,000 cash from Itafos Husky/North Dry Ridge Project, $350 worth of garden products from Bayer and Caribou Jack’s; five $200 gift certificates from Lallatin Food Town; $150 gift certificate from Broulim’s Grocery/Ace Hardware; three $50 gift certificate from Patterson Quick Stop, and a Blackstone Griddle from Caribou Medical Center.
After the Parade—City Park. Free Carnival, bounce house, 4 on 4 volleyball, 3 on 3 basketball, and Corn Hole tournament; $20 per team. Call Nikki Hansen at the rec department for team entries at
208-360-0980.
To register for a concession booth ($25), call Debbie Dumont with the Chamber of Commerce at 208-563-4821. Forms can be picked up at City Hall. Space will be filled on a first come, first serve basis.
6:00 p.m. Kelly Park play fields. Come hang out and relax. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, and bug spray.
8:00 p.m. Kelly Park. Listen to free, live music entertainment by Cherry Peak Resort. Food trucks will be
available.
10:00 p.m. Kelly Park. Spectacular Fireworks. Free entrance to Kelly Park, donations gratefully accepted. Sponsored by Caribou Medical Center, Itafos Bayer,
Caribou Ford.
