Montana's 2024 Independence Day Guide: Events, Music & Fireworks!

Montana likes to have fun on the 4th of July, so you can bet there are plenty of events planned for the holiday. It's not just about parades and rodeos anymore, even though there are plenty of those too.

Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024 - Grace Potter at Bridger Brewing in Three Forks: Gates at 7pm, music at 8pm. Tickets are $45 GA or $100 VIP at link above. Children 5 and under are free. This is an all ages show. (75 Vigilante Way, Three Forks)

Information about Bridger Brewing in Three Forks: "Local food trucks are on site slinging delicious eats like fish tacos, authentic paella, fresh poke, and more. Bridger Brewing also offers seamless parking and overnight camping. Our camping package includes access to porta-potties and space for a tent or car. Hookups not available."

Wednesday, July 3rd and Thursday, July 4th, 2024 - Butte 4th of July Parade and Big Bang Fireworks Show: The fireworks show is in the evening on July 3rd. Parade starts at 10am on the 4th of July at the Butte Civic Center. "The festivities begin on July 3rd as fireworks are launched from the base of Butte's famous "Big M" above Montana Tech. This fireworks display is claimed to be the most spectacular fireworks display in all of Montana!"

Thursday, July 4th, 2024 - Bozeman Fourth of July Fireworks Show: Happening at 10pm at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds. The fireworks display will run approximately 25 minutes. (901 North Black Avenue, Bozeman) The fireworks show is free to attend, put on by Bozeman Fire and The Rocking R Bar.

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Thursday, July 4th, 2024 - Music in the Mountains (Big Sky): FREE live music from The Tiny Band, happening in Big Sky Town Center’s Len Hill Park. The Park opens at 6 p.m., with music starting from emerging artist DJ Chedda at 6 p.m. The Tiny Band takes the stage at 7:15 p.m. This is a free, family friendly event.

Thursday, July 4th, 2024 - The Travelin’ McCourys at Pine Creek Lodge: 7pm to 10pm. Tickets are $35 in advance. Free parking. Overnight accommodations available for purchase. (2496 East River Road, Livingston) All tickets are General Admission and are available at Will Call.

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