(Natrona County, Wyo.) – In case you live in a cave, we are happy to report that America will be celebrating it’s 239th Independence Day this Saturday.
On July 4th 1776 America’s Declaration of Independence was signed, and thirteen years later America’s first President George Washington took office in 1789.
Two hundred and thirty nine years later, we as Americans celebrate our nation and our independence with spectacular firework shows, and freedom.
Below are a few Freedom filled events happening around the Oil City to wish America Happy Birthday with a Bang:
Casper
Tonight through July 7th see the Platte River Trails’ Oil Derrick lit up Red, White, and Blue.
Central Wyoming Fair and Rodeo kicks off Friday, July 3rd with the Crabtree Carnival, Fair and Rodeo.
4th of July Demolition Derby at 12:00 pm at Central Wyoming Fairgrounds.
Fireworks Festival 2015
Load up the truck and cruise to the Casper Events Center Saturday for music, a beer garden, food vendors, fun and fireworks from 4:00 pm-11:00 pm.
Fireworks Show at Alcova Lake
Cruise out to Alcova Lake for a fun filled day of swimming, fishing, drink specials at the Marina, and fireworks at dark.
Casper’s Parade Day-July 7th
Do not forget about Casper’s Parade Day on the 7th of July in Downtown Casper to kick off the Central Wyoming Fair and Rodeo.
Glenrock
Join the Glenrock Fire Department and Boys Scouts as they sell fireworks and have designated the South Recreation Center as a place to shoot off fireworks Friday, July 3rd from 6:00 pm-midnight and Saturday, July 4th from 6:00 pm-2:00 am.
Douglas
Come celebrate the fourth in Douglas at the Fort Fetterman for breakfast at 8:00 am and tons of fun throughout the day. Butter Churning, food vendors, cottoncandy, horseshoes, music and wagon rides.
At dusk head over to Douglas High School on the fourth for a Fireworks Show.
Let us know what your doing to celebrate our Independence this weekend!