“Oregon Trail Oasis” Traditional county-wide Independence Day Celebration
In Soda Springs & Caribou County, Idaho
Sponsored by the Soda Springs Rotary Club
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS – 2025
Wednesday, July 2nd, Thursday, July 3rd & Friday, July 4th
July 2nd & 3rd - 9 AM-7 PM - Soda Springs Library, Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale and plant sale. This will be located inside the Soda Springs Library. July 4th 8 a.m.-10 a.m.
Thursday, July 3rd
3-5 PM - City Park, FOAM PARTY, Soda Springs Fire Dept. sprays foam that is fun for everyone. You may want to bring a swimsuit, towels, lawn chairs, etc. Clean Water available to wash off. Watermelon donated by Lallatin’s Food Town.
Friday, July 4th
6:30 AM - Octagon Park, Rotary Club’s 5K FUN RUN/WALK, and registration 6:30 AM to 7:15 AM, Run starts at 7:30; fee $20. Race day shirts will be first come, first served sizes (5-XL), and snacks will be available after the race ends.
7-9:30 AM - City Park, Lions Club Breakfast, $8.00 adults, $5.00 children 6-12, under 6 free.
9:40 AM - Chevron station start, KID’S MILE a fun run for ages 12 and under, no registration or fee required, those under 6 must be accompanied by an adult. More Information at the City Hall. Sponsored by Ireland Bank
10:00 AM - Highway 30, Traditional JULY 4th PARADE, Theme:
“Oregon Trail Oasis”
Grand Marshals: Frank and Jo Ann Chadwick. Parade starts by Dave’s Tackle, lineup at Presbyterian Church. Registration forms at City Hall or contact Amanda Larsen 307-679-6193, Katie Muir 208-650-1150 OR [email protected]
Road Apple Roulette- Parade course marked off in grids, tickets have corresponding numbers, winners based 90 where horses drop “apples”. Don’t need to be present to win. Winners will be announced before fireworks. Buy tickets from any Rotarian, Caribou Memorial Hospital and Clinics, and various local businesses. 1 ticket for $5 or 5 for $20.
Big prizes include $1,000 cash from ITAFOS; $350 worth of garden products from Bayer and Caribou Jack’s; five $200 gift certificates from Lallatin Food Town; $350 Fishing Fun gift box from Ireland Bank; three $50 gift certificate from Patterson Quick Stop, and a Blackstone Griddle from Caribou Medical Center.
After the Parade- City Park, Free Carnival, bounce houses, 4/4 volleyball, 3/3 basketball, and Corn Hole Tournament; $20 per team. Call City Hall for team entries- 208-547-2600.
Concessions and booths. To register for a concession or booth ($25 fee), first-come, first-served, call Debbie Dumont at 208-563-4821. Form can be picked up at city Hall
6 PM - Kelly Park playing fields. Come hang out and relax; may want to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and bug spray.
8 PM - Kelly Park, Listen to free, live music entertainment by Cherry Peak Resort!! Food trucks will be available!!
10 PM - Kelly Park, SPECTACULAR FIREWORKS, free entrance to Kelly Park, donations gratefully accepted Sponsored by: CARIBOU MEDICAL CENTER, ITAFOS, BAYER, CARIBOU FORD, LIBERTY CDJR
The Soda Springs Rotary Club appreciates your support and wishes you a safe Holiday!
