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Newly released map shows 4th of July Riverfest event areas

The 4th of July is less than three weeks away and organizers of the Mountain View Hospital Riverfest have released a map showing the events happening at Snake River Landing. Families with kids of all ages are invited to attend the festival, presented by DL Evans Bank and Doug Andrus Distributing.
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Entertainment lineup announced for 4th of July Riverfest

Seven talented local bands will take the Teton Toyota Stage at the Mountain View Hospital Riverfest 4th of July celebration presented by D.L. Evans Bank and Doug Andrus Distributing. The musical acts will perform throughout the day at Snake River Landing.
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Over 200,000 people watched Melaleuca Freedom Celebration fireworks, officials say

A record-breaking number of people watched the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration fireworks show at Snake River Landing Wednesday night. Officials estimate over 200,000 spectators witnessed the largest fireworks display west of the Mississippi River. Last year, Idaho Falls Police estimated 170,000 people viewed the 31-minute show along the banks of the Snake River.
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170,000 people watched ‘most successful Melaleuca Freedom Celebration ever’

The Melaleuca Freedom Celebration drew the largest crowd in the event’s 25 year history Tuesday night. Idaho Falls Police Chief Mark McBride said an estimated 170,000 people viewed the fireworks display. Around 110,000 watched from Snake River Landing, where more than 20,000 fireworks were shot off in 31 minutes.
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Pyrotechnicians prepare fireworks for Melaleuca Freedom Celebration

More than 20,000 firework shells containing some 17,000 pounds of explosives will be shot into the air Tuesday night as part of the biggest Melaleuca Freedom Celebration in Idaho Falls history. Organizers and workers spent Monday at Snake River Landing preparing and setting up the fireworks that will be displayed during the 31-minute show.
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Melaleuca Freedom Celebration named one of the top must-see fireworks displays in America

The American Pyrotechnics Association (APA) has named the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration as one of the top five must-see Independence Day fireworks displays in America. The list, released Wednesday, includes recommendations “for the most avid of fireworks fans” to consider this 4th of July.
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American Pyrotechnics Association Recommends Melaleuca Freedom Celebration

Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Melaleuca Freedom Festival is home to the largest fireworks show west of the Mississippi River.  More than 20,000 fireworks shells (totaling over 17,000 lbs.) will burst over the banks of the Snake River.
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New Melaleuca Freedom Celebration location announced

This year’s Melaleuca Freedom Celebration will be unlike any other fireworks show in Idaho Falls’ history. This is the show’s 25th year. Not only does the 25th anniversary promise to deliver far more firepower and a more dazzling pyrotechnic display than ever before, but it will do so from a new location along the banks of the Snake River, namely Snake River Landing.
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On Independence Day: Discover The Biggest Fireworks Show West Of The Mississippi At The Melaleuca Freedom Celebration

No Fourth of July celebration would be complete without a great fireworks show. In large cities and small towns alike, lighting up the night sky with multi-colored pyrotechnics is one of America’s most exciting and enduring Independence Day traditions.
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USA Today names Melaleuca Freedom Celebration One of the Best Fireworks Displays in America

USATODAY.com has named the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration one of the best fireworks shows in America. The article features “dazzling displays that are set to burst overhead this year” in cities all across the country.
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