The Melaleuca Freedom Celebration brings in crowds upwards of 200,000, making it the single largest event in Idaho by a wide margin. The beautiful fireworks display has been named the largest fireworks show west of the Mississippi River, measured by number of shells fired into the night sky. It’s no surprise this 29-year tradition continues to draw national attention. The Melaleuca Freedom Celebration has been featured in several news outlets across the country. Following are...Read More
Several news outlets are gearing up for Fourth of July weekend by breaking stories about the largest fireworks show west of the Mississippi. One of these outlets, ABC affiliate Local News 8 secured an on-camera interview with Melaleuca Executive Chairman Frank VanderSloot. The 29th Annual Melaleuca Freedom Celebration will launch 18,237 fireworks into the black canvas that is Idaho Falls’ night sky. The fireworks display is competitive in size with the largest fireworks shows in...Read More
On the morning of July 4th, USA Today published their picks of the top 10 most spectacular fireworks displays in the nation. This feature story ranks the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration with some of the most iconic shows found in big cities across the US like New York City, Washington D.C., and Philadelphia. Claiming the title, “The largest Independence Day fireworks show west of the Mississippi River,” the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration stands out for launching more...Read More
In recent news, the Post Register covered the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration reinforcing Idaho Falls, ID is the place to be Monday night for a spectacle that will dazzle the senses. The Melaleuca Freedom Celebration will attract more than 200,000 spectators, tripling the city’s population and making it the largest event in Idaho. In a show of patriotism, Melaleuca’s fireworks display will showcase mostly American-made fireworks, which is rare in the U.S. as about 75% of...Read More
With firework finales set to amaze Americans from sea to shining sea, you won’t find a bigger Independence Day firework show west of the Mississippi River than at the 29th Annual Melaleuca Freedom Celebration in Idaho Falls, Idaho.Read More
Beginning at 10 p.m. on July 3 at Snake River Landing, Melaleuca will launch over 18,000 brilliant shells into the night sky over the banks of the Snake River in honor of America’s Founding Fathers, veterans, and service members.Read More
Melaleuca CEO Frank VanderSloot promises that the 28th Annual Melaleuca Freedom Celebration will be bigger and better than ever with more firepower than has ever been seen before in the state of Idaho. This dazzling display will be held Saturday, July 3, at 10:03 p.m. at Snake River Landing in Idaho Falls.Read More
In 1776, 56 brave men solemnly put pen to parchment, signing the Declaration of Independence, which raised the curtain for the United States of America. In doing so, they pledged everything—their "lives, fortune, and sacred honor"—to open the greatest epoch of liberty that the world has ever seen.Read More
