The Melaleuca Freedom Celebration has become a cornerstone event in Idaho, drawing massive crowds to witness one of the most spectacular fireworks displays in the United States. Now in its 31st year, this annual pyrotechnic tradition continues to captivate audiences and media.
Known for its impressive scale and artistry, the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration has garnered attention from media outlets across the nation. More and more people are discovering “the nation’s best-kept Fourth of July secret.”
“Final preparations are underway for over 18,000 fireworks to shoot into the eastern Idaho sky Thursday night during the largest fireworks show west of the Mississippi River.
“The 31st Annual Melaleuca Freedom Celebration is expected to draw more than 200,000 spectators to Snake River Landing on July 4 and Melaleuca Executive Chairman Frank VanderSloot says this year, the show will be better than ever.”
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“Most Idahoans would guess the big cities like Boise, Nampa, or Meridian. However, the city claiming the largest fireworks display west of the Mississippi is Idaho Falls, Idaho.”
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“If you live in Idaho, you have a short drive to the 31st Annual Melaleuca Freedom Celebration in Idaho Falls. The fireworks show has been recognized nationally for its incredible, mind-blowing displays of explosives coordinated with patriotic music.”
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“In Idaho Falls, Idaho, the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration has earned a reputation as one of the nation’s largest Fourth of July fireworks displays. In fact, it’s billed as the largest fireworks show west of the Mississippi River. … While not as big as the Macy’s fireworks, the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration still features more than 18,000 shells over a 31-minute show. Outside of New York City, you’d be hard-pressed to find a fireworks display of that size. On top of that, the Freedom Celebration has a dedicated amphitheater on the banks of the Snake River, where the fireworks are launched. It’s not only the biggest fireworks display west of the Mississippi, it might be the nation’s best-kept Fourth of July secret.”
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“In Idaho Falls, fireworks take on a whole new meaning with the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration. This is the only show on this list that is completely privately funded. The fireworks in Idaho Falls each Fourth of July are paid for and overseen by consumer goods company Melaleuca, headquartered in the town. What started as a childhood passion for Melaleuca’s executive chairman, Frank VanderSloot, has evolved into an enormous spectacle that pays homage to America’s heroes.”
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“Situated along the banks of the Snake River, Idaho Falls lights up with a huge fireworks display on Independence Day. Sponsored by consumer goods company Melaleuca for decades, the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration shows that you don’t need a huge town for huge fireworks.”
