Fourth of July festivities

The Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department will present the annual Independence Day fireworks show on Thursday, July 4 beginning at dark. They will light the fireworks off from the end of the old airport runway across from the Thermopolis Golf Course along Airport Road.

As a reminder to the public, fireworks in the Town of Thermopolis are permitted only on the 4th of July, from noon to 11 p.m. Driveways and streets are permitted as locations for lighting fireworks but not allowed on highways and are not permitted in Hot Springs State Park. 

Mayor Adam Estenson said, “We ask people to use best judgment to avoid areas where sparks and embers can land in dry brush,” and for the public to “use best judgment if lighting in town roadways. Police will have the authority to ask you to move if unsafe.”

Clean-up will be the responsibility of the parties lighting fireworks. Any party found to have not cleaned up will face potential legal ramifications. The Town Crew will not be cleaning up. The Mayor and/or Chief of Police have the authority to rescind this order for any reason.

Mayor Estenson said, “This is a trial run and we ask everyone to be respectful, stay safe and enjoy Independence Day.”

Freedom Fest

Wyoming Discovery Days is sponsoring Freedom Fest ’24 in downtown Thermopolis near the flagpole on Thursday, July 4 from 5:30-10 p.m. The event will feature live music, a sloppy joe dinner, dancing and a variety of family fun. Bring your own lawn chairs as only limited seating will be available.

For more information, visit http://www.wyomingdiscoverydays.org or email info@wyomingdiscoverydays.org

Ice Cream Social

An Ice Cream Social, hosted by HSC Democrats, will be held at the Kiwanis Shelter in Hot Springs State Park from 2-4 p.m. on Thursday, July 2. The event is open to the public.