JACKSON HOLE, WYO – Independence Day is always done up big around here. Jackson is home to one of the more outstanding fireworks shows in the state, and the parade is something not to be missed.
Town officials are passing along a few reminders that could help make your 4th as enjoyable as it should be.
First off, it’s free to park in the downtown parking garage at Milward and Simpson for all your 4th of July activities. Leave your car in the garage all day and you will wind up with the best seat in the house for the fireworks later that evening.
Speaking of parking, please note that the Town of Jackson’s oversized parking rules for the Home Ranch lot recently changed. The oversized parking spaces in the municipal lot, located on North Cache Street, are now available for buses, recreational vehicles, and vehicles pulling trailers only. Previously any vehicle over twenty feet could use the oversized spaces.
July 4 timeline
7:00-10:00am: JH Lions Club 4th of July Street Breakfast
The community boosters will gather just off Town Square on Center Street for this annual tradition. Breakfast is $10 for adults, $5 for kids 4 to 8-years old, and free for kids three-years old and under.
10:30am: Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce Fourth of July Parade
Entries gather at the Teton County Fairgrounds for line-up beginning at 9am. The route travels down Snow King Avenue to Glenwood, turning on Broadway, and ending on Willow Street. Judging of the parade entries will take place as they pass the grandstand located on Town Square. Music, horses, clowns, roller skates, and classic cars will be among the ranks. Businesses and organizations interested in participating should enter early.
6:00pm: Town Square Shootout
Watch a lively reenactment of frontier justice on the Jackson Town Square in what is the longest, continuously running shootout show in the country! Click here for more information about the Shootout.
8:00pm: Jackson Hole Rodeo
The rodeo is regularly held on each Wednesday and Saturday during the summer season at the Teton County Fairgrounds. The 4th of July Rodeo is a fine western tradition and a wonderful way to spend an evening as the sun sets over the Teton Range. Visit jhrodeo.com for more information.
10:00pm: Fireworks! Enjoy fireworks shows at two locations: the base of Snow King Mountain in the Town of Jackson and at the base of the Tetons in Teton Village.
Public Notice
The Town reminds people that the 4th of July means lots of big bangs, bright lights, and other unnerving situations for our furry friends. Please plan to leave your pets at home where they feel comfortable.
Lastly, fireworks are prohibited by ordinance within Town limits and Teton County and will result in them being taken for destruction if used. The fire department reminds everyone that fireworks continue to present a fire danger both in and out of Town. It’s also necessary to have an outdoor fireplace approved by the Fire Department before you have any open fires within the TOJ.
