IDAHO FALLS — Melaleuca CEO Frank VanderSloot says the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration this year will be bigger and better than it’s ever been before. The 31-minute fireworks show, set to start at 10 p.m. Thursday, will incorporate new technology, special effects and 15,300 pounds of explosives. Over 18,000 fireworks will be launched from Snake River Landing in the largest Independence Day fireworks show west of the Mississippi River. VanderSloot stopped by the EastIdahoNews.com studios to...Read More
IDAHO FALLS — The biggest 4th of July festival in east Idaho is back for its third year and organizers promise more fun than ever before. The third annual Mountain View Hospital Riverfest will be held Thursday at Snake River Landing. The festivities begin at noon and continue until the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration starts at 10 p.m. Here is what you need to know if you plan on attending the events. Map of Events: Parking...Read More
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Officials say this year’s Melaleuca Freedom Celebration will feature more than 18,000 fireworks and some brand-new special effects. It will begin at 10 p.m. Thursday at Snake River Landing in Idaho Falls and last for about 31 minutes. It is the 27th year the Idaho Falls based company has hosted the event, which drew over 200,000 spectators last year. This year’s display will honor American heroes. “Our approach to creating...Read More
For the third year in a row, Melaleuca’s firework show will be held at Snake River Landing. While the 18,000-firework show can be seen from around the city, Snake River Landing will provide the best vantage point. The free show — which can be viewed from a 110-acre amphitheater, designed specifically for the show, or grass viewing areas — begins at 10 p.m. and will last 31 minutes. The event pays tribute to military members...Read More
IDAHO FALLS — The Melaleuca Freedom Celebration will light up the sky over Idaho Falls Thursday with over 18,000 breathtaking fireworks launched from Snake River Landing. The display, currently the largest Independence Day fireworks show west of the Mississippi River, will feature ground-shaking pyrotechnics and never-before-seen special effects synchronized to patriotic messages and music, according to a Melaleuca news release. “Our pyrotechnicians scout the top international firework competitions, select the most vibrant and intense products,...Read More
Melaleuca setting the stage for its grandest show yet at Snake River Landing The 27th Annual Melaleuca Freedom Celebration, which is currently the largest Independence Day fireworks show west of the Mississippi River, will illuminate the night sky with over 18,000 breathtaking fireworks, ground-shaking pyrotechnics and never-before-seen special effects. As one of the biggest firework shows in America, the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration combines world-class fireworks, patriotic messages and inspiring music to honor the brave men and...Read More
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – July 1, 2019 – The 27th Annual Melaleuca Freedom Celebration, which is currently the largest Independence Day fireworks show west of the Mississippi River, will illuminate the night sky with over 18,000 breathtaking fireworks, ground-shaking pyrotechnics and never-before-seen special effects. As one of the biggest firework shows in America, the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration combines world-class fireworks, patriotic messages and inspiring music to honor the brave men and women who have sacrificed...Read More
10 Idaho Fourth of July Celebrations That Will Make You Ooh & Aah The Fourth of July is a popular time for summer travel to Idaho; and when it comes to celebrating Independence Day, communities all over the Gem State put on fun-filled events with everything from barbecues and concerts to parades and, of course, thrilling firework shows. To make your summer vacation itinerary planning as easy as possible, we’ve gathered 10 great Fourth of...Read More
With parades, family, friends, delicious food, patriotism and unforgettable fireworks, there’s something special about the Fourth of July in east Idaho Now imagine experiencing Independence Day from the air on a helicopter ride! EastIdahoNews.com is partnering with Teton Volkswagen to make it happen as part of the annual Riverfest in Idaho Falls. For only $59 per person, riders will take off from Snake River Landing, soar over beautiful Idaho Falls to Ammon and fly over...Read More
IDAHO FALLS — Seven talented local bands will take the Teton Toyota Stage at the Mountain View Hospital Riverfest 4th of July celebration presented by DL Evans Bank and Idaho Falls Community Hospital. The musical acts will perform throughout the day at Snake River Landing. Visitors will enjoy the impressive music as they celebrate Independence Day before watching the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration biggest fireworks show west of the Mississippi. “We’re happy to have some bands...Read More
