It’s that time of year again, Montanans — no one does the 4th of July better than we do, and we’ve got the fireworks displays to prove it. You’ll find fireworks shows in almost every county this year, and while they’re all spectacular, there are a few that promise to be exceptionally amazing in 2018.
If you’re near any of these cities, you may want to head that way on Independence Day.
- Missoula
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Daniel Hathaway / Flickr After a brief hiatus, Missoula’s annual fireworks show at the Southgate Mall is returning. The event kicks off at 7 p.m. with live music, food trucks, and a beer garden. Fireworks begin at 10:30.
- Laurel
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Kumar Appaiah / Flickr Laurel’s 4th of July celebration is legendary. They celebrate all day, beginning with a pancake breakfast at 6 a.m. and ending with an amazing fireworks display at dusk.
- Livingston
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Livingston Roundup Facebook Since 1924, the Livingston Roundup has been a beloved local tradition. The rodeo is 3 nights long, with fireworks every night – but of course, they’re extra-special on the 4th.
- Bozeman
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manos_hands_of_fate / Flickr Will you be in Bozeman on the 4th? Head to the Gallatin County Fairgrounds, where you’ll see an impressive fireworks display that kicks off at 10 p.m. Doors open at 7.
- Whitefish
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Explore Whitefish Facebook The Whitefish Chamber of Commerce hosts a beautiful fireworks show at Whitefish City Beach every Independence Day. This year’s display begins around 10:30 p.m. and lasts about 30 minutes.
- Great Falls
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Scott Wagner / Flickr There are a number of ways you can celebrate the 4th on Great Falls. But if you’d like to see fireworks, you’ll want to Elk’s-Riverside Park (River Drive North between 6th and 9th Street) or somewhere nearby for the best views. The display kicks off around 10:30 p.m. from West Bank Park.
- Seeley Lake
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Seeley Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook The annual Seeley Lake fireworks display, which is locally sponsored and largely donation-based, is legendary. This year, you can catch it from the Green at Lindey’s Prime Steak House around 10 p.m. (although you’ll want to get there early).
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After a brief hiatus, Missoula’s annual fireworks show at the Southgate Mall is returning. The event kicks off at 7 p.m. with live music, food trucks, and a beer garden. Fireworks begin at 10:30.
Laurel Montana Chamber of Commerce Facebook
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Laurel’s 4th of July celebration is legendary. They celebrate all day, beginning with a pancake breakfast at 6 a.m. and ending with an amazing fireworks display at dusk.
Livingston Roundup Facebook
Since 1924, the Livingston Roundup has been a beloved local tradition. The rodeo is 3 nights long, with fireworks every night – but of course, they’re extra-special on the 4th.
Downtown Bozeman Facebook
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Will you be in Bozeman on the 4th? Head to the Gallatin County Fairgrounds, where you’ll see an impressive fireworks display that kicks off at 10 p.m. Doors open at 7.
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The Whitefish Chamber of Commerce hosts a beautiful fireworks show at Whitefish City Beach every Independence Day. This year’s display begins around 10:30 p.m. and lasts about 30 minutes.
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There are a number of ways you can celebrate the 4th on Great Falls. But if you’d like to see fireworks, you’ll want to Elk’s-Riverside Park (River Drive North between 6th and 9th Street) or somewhere nearby for the best views. The display kicks off around 10:30 p.m. from West Bank Park.
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Seeley Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook
The annual Seeley Lake fireworks display, which is locally sponsored and largely donation-based, is legendary. This year, you can catch it from the Green at Lindey’s Prime Steak House around 10 p.m. (although you’ll want to get there early).
These are a few of the biggest and brightest 4th of July fireworks displays in Montana this year — for a list of options in your area, you can contact your local chamber of commerce. And since nothing is more American than ice cream on a warm summer day, here’s where to go to satisfy those cravings.
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