Matt Ehnes of Jared’s Detours caught some of the patriotic festivities for America’s 250th anniversary at the parade in downtown Great Falls.
Festivities continue tonight with the annual fireworks show, organized and funded by the People’s Park and Recreation Foundation, from West Bank Park.
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The show is professional and permitted by GFFR under city code.
Gregg Hall, foundation president, said their “Light up the Sky this Fourth of July – the Celebration of our Nation’s 250th Anniversary” fireworks show is scheduled for about 10:30 p.m. on July 4.
“Thanks to citizen donations and a significant contribution from Town Pump, Big Sky Fireworks will provide what is set to be our biggest show to date. I want to emphasize that this is an entirely donation-based display; no tax dollars are used. We are grateful to everyone who contributed through utility bill stuffers, mail-in checks, and the ‘Bucket Brigade’ at the parade,” Hall told The Electric.
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The People’s Park and Recreation Foundation of Great Falls and City Parks and Recreation facilitate the event and Hall thanked Montana Fence for providing security fencing on short notice.
The show will be staged from West Bank Park again this year, but it may be the final year in that spot.
Hall said they are beginning to search for a new venue for 2027, as the BNSF/Calumet expansion may present safety and logistical concerns at our current location.
