Laramie Gearing Up For July Fourth Followed By Jubilee Days

Laramie residents are getting ready for a double blast of holiday fun, with the annual Fourth of July celebration followed by Laramie Jubilee Days.

Here is an overview of the Summer festivities in the Gem City of the Plains.

July 4 Events Get Underway At 10 a.m.

The holiday events kick off with "Freedom Has a Birthday," which is scheduled for 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on July 4 at Washington Park. The event is presented by Rocky Mountain Power. According to the event website: "This year we will be adding an area specifically for Arts and Crafts booths where artists can be grouped together to sell their items.  The area will be located on the north of the park near the wading pool area.  Also, in sticking to the mission and goals for Freedom Has a Birthday, we ask that ALL booths provide a FREE carnival-like activity for children. Prizes are not required, but highly encouraged."

Freedom Has a Birthday is free to the public, and according to the event website includes "live music, activities for children and families as well as food and retail vendors."

The Fire In The Sky July 4 Fireworks show will run from 10-10:30 p.m.

According To laramieevents.com "J&M Displays of Iowa will supply the fireworks and pyrotechnician Dave Akers returns for his 32nd consecutive display in Laramie. The display will again be launched from the area near 22nd Street and Armory Road."

Laramie Jubilee Days, billed as ''Wyoming's Hometown Celebration" will get underway on July 5 and continue through July 13.

Jubilee Days will feature a rodeo, carnival, parade, and special downtown events. The parade this year will start at 9:30 a.m. On July 12.