POCATELLO: Parade, An American Concert Celebration, Fireworks

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) - A number of activities are taking place in Pocatello on July 3rd and 4th for the whole family to enjoy.

"America 250" Time Capsule

The City of Pocatello invites the community to take part in commemorating the country's 250 anniversary by creating a time capsule that will be opened in 50 years.

A special celebration will take place at 5 p.m. on July 3rd, on the east side of the Marshall Public Library, 113 South Garfield Avenue. The event will feature food trucks, along with water and cookies provided by Walmart.

Community members are encouraged to contribute items for consideration in the time capsule. Items should reflect everyday life in 2026. Submissions can be dropped off at City Hall, 911 North 7th Avenue, during regular business hours. Upon entering the lobby, visitors are asked to use the wall phone to contact the Mayor’s Office at 208-234-6163. All submitted items must include the contributor’s first and last name, along with a phone number. Please note that not all items will be included, and any unused items will be returned. The final day to drop off items is Monday, June 22 at 5 p.m.

PARADE

It begins with the Independence Day parade at 9:30 a.m. This year's theme is “Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday!” The parade route is below.

An American Concert Celebration

A free patriotic concert is set for July 4th at the Portneuf Wellness Complex Amphitheater at 8 p.m.

Classic American tunes from our country’s premier composers, including Aaron Copland, George Gershwin, Leonard Bernstein, and John Phillip Sousa. The performance features renowned pianist Jeffrey Biegel and beloved local jazz vocalist Jenna McLean, on America’s newest classical work, Rhapsody in Red, White, and Blue. Singing The Star-Spangled Banner will be Jordan Bowman.

FIREWORKS

A fireworks display is set to begin at 10 p.m.