The City of Boise will host the annual Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration at Ann Morrison Park on Sunday, July 4. The event is part of a summer of celebration as the Boise community recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.
EVENT DETAILS
The fireworks are scheduled to start at approximately 10:15 p.m. (dusk) on Independence Day. Ann Morrison Park will be closed to vehicles on the Fourth of July for the safety of all attendees. Visitors are welcome to ride a bike or walk into the park throughout the day. Additional details on where to park for the show and road closures are available on the city’s website.
There will be no food or drink vendors at this year’s event, so please remember to bring plenty of water and pack a picnic if you plan to arrive early. Outside food and drinks are permitted, but no glass bottles or containers are allowed and alcoholic beverages are not allowed within 250 feet of the Boise River Greenbelt. Thank you for leaving drones, pets, and all fireworks/sparklers at home when you visit Ann Morrison Park on the Fourth of July.
FIREWORKS SAFETY REMINDERS
If you plan to celebrate the holiday at home this year, it is important to understand the rules related to the use of fireworks in Boise and take the proper safety precautions.
- In the City of Boise, sales and use of “safe and sane fireworks” are allowed from midnight on June 23 through midnight on July 5
- Always purchase legal, non-aerial fireworks from licensed outlets
- Fireworks are prohibited in the Boise Foothills
“With hot, dry weather in the forecast, please do your part to stay safe and protect our community this Fourth of July weekend,” said Mayor Lauren McLean. “It’s up to all of us to be responsible and take every precaution to prevent a strain on emergency services during these triple-digit temperatures.”
The City of Boise’s Fourth of July fireworks show is a great way to celebrate Independence Day safely. The professional show follows all necessary protocols and a Boise Fire Department safety inspector is on site at all times.