4th Of July Rundown

July 4th is America’s birthday, and there’s a lot happening around southwestern Montana! Lucky for you, we’ve gathered all the events in one convenient place—so you won’t miss a moment of the celebration!

Wednesday, July 2nd

Art Social Jean James Tendoy Fine Art is hosting an Art Social featuring paintings by Jean James on July 2, 2025 from 5-8PM at 35 E Bannack St. in Downtown Historic Dillon, Montana.

Jean James is a fifth generation Montanan that considers herself an unabashed multimedia artist. She works in watercolor, oil, egg tempera, acrylic, silk dye, and stained glass, specializing in kiln-fired paint. She draws her inspiration from her roots in southwest Montana and the landscapes that she loves.

Thursday, July 3rd

Thursday Night Cruise Join us every other Thursday from 6–8pm, starting May 29th (weather permitting), for our summer Classic Car & Motorcycle Cruise-In Series! The last show of the season will roll out on September 4th.

Come line Main Street in Sheridan with classic cars, motorcycles, and friendly faces. Whether you’re showing off your ride or just coming to admire, all are welcome—including those just cruising through!

Ford Davis will be in the taproom playing crowd favorites and timeless classics to keep the good times rolling, and Bread Zepp will be serving up rotating food specials each night.

No entry fees. No registration. Just a laid-back small-town evening celebrating cool cars, cold beer, good music, and great company.

Mark your calendars and let’s cruise!

Friday, July 4th

Fourth of July Pancake Breakfast Come join us for our annual pancake breakfast to get your celebration started right. We will have a silent auction and the Grasshopper Valley Ladies Club will have a bake sale to keep you full the rest of the day.

Dillon Days 2025 Car Show. Duck Race. Blowin' Smoke BBQ Cook Off. Live music. Cribbage Tournament. Community Worship Service.

Peggy Birkenbuel Memorial Firecracker 5K Peggy Birkenbuel Memorial Firecracker 5K is a FUN RUN that will start and finish at Beaverhead Brewing Company. The route will be the Run The Brew Route that follows E. Reeder St. to 10 Mile Road. We will turn around just past Smith Stables on the Beaverhead River.

This is a FREE Fun Run to remember Peggy Birkenbuel. Join in on the fun and then have a couple beverages at the brewery.

NO ENTRY FEE! Come run for fun and celebrate Peggy with a cupcake at the finish line.

Butte 4th of July Parade and Big Bang Fireworks Show 2025 Big Bang Firework’s Show July 3rd & 4th of July Parade The Butte America Foundation is proud to once again host Butte’s 4th of July Parade at 10am beginning at the Butte Civic Center on Harrison Ave and going down to Elizabeth Warren.

BAmF is also excited to host a viewing party on July 3rd at Chester Steele Park at 8pm. Thanks to Town Pump for another year sponsoring the 3rd of July fireworks show!!

Follow these links to participate

Parade Entry Forms: https://tinyurl.com/JulyParadeForm2025

Grand Marshal Nominations: https://tinyurl.com/GrandMarshalJuly2025

3rd of July Vendors, Contact Parade Director to sign up: parade@butteamericafoundation.org

Cover photo from Hazer of Making Montana

Dillon Jaycees Fireworks Friday July 4th 2025 🎆 beginning after dark at the Ray Lynch Park! Please no personal fireworks and keep a safe distance!

Ennis Annual 4th of July Parade and Rodeo This Fourth of July, experience the great American West and celebrate our country's heritage in the vibrant community of Ennis, Montana.

Parade This Western Themed Parade takes place on the 4th of July at 10am through downtown Ennis along Main Street. Red, white and blue decorations and flowers line the downtown shops as people come together as a community and celebrate.

Rodeo No visit to Ennis over 4th of July weekend is complete without taking a seat in the stands at the rodeo grounds and watching top cowboys and cowgirls compete in rough stock and timed events. This two-day rodeo is scheduled at 7pm on July 3rd and July 4th and takes place at the Ennis Rodeo Grounds. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Ennis Pharmacy or online.

Ennis is surrounded by beautiful Montana scenery, pristine rivers, wildlife, ranching, and world-class fishing and hunting. There are ample camping and recreational opportunities in the area. Ennis first started as the homestead of William Ennis in 1863. Soon, other ranchers, farmers and businessmen settled in the area. Today, Ennis continues to be a hub of activity in the region and a destination for outdoor enthusiasts, visitors, and locals alike.

4th Of July Fireworks in Virginia City, MT Enjoy a festive 4th of July in Virginia City, Montana! Visit our shops, dine in our great restaurants, and catch a show by the Brewery Follies, or the Virginia City Players, who always end their show with a patriotic finale! Then enjoy a fabulous fireworks display that always delights young & old!

Saturday, July 5th

The Road Agents at Dillon Days We will be giving Bannack Mill Tours each month this summer. June 14th, July 5th and August 2nd. The tour will begin at the visitor center and last approximately one hour.

Beaverhead County Museum Exhibits The museum will be closed July 4th in observance of Independence Day. We will be open July 5th from 10 am to 4 pm. Stop in and see our new exhibits!

Kids Fishing Day Derby From 10 a.m. to noon Saturday July 5th, 2025 at the Kid's Fishing Pond between Virginia City and Nevada City. The kids will be divided into three age groups: 3-6, 7-9 and 10-14

There will be prizes for the largest fish, the heaviest fish and the fisher-child who has come the farthest to fish. The Virginia City Vigilance Club, in cooperation with the State of Montana, sponsors the pond and the annual derby. The Ennis Fish Hatchery provides the fish.

Mill Tour Bannack State Park

Sunday, July 6th