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4th of July Road Closures and Safety Information

Idaho Falls Police   Posted on June 28, 2026

With Independence Day less than a week away, the Idaho Falls Police Department and partner agencies are sharing important safety information, traffic updates, and event reminders to help everyone enjoy a safe Fourth of July.

More than 200,000 people are expected to attend community events, including the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce Liberty on Parade, Riverfest, and the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration. The Idaho Falls Police Department and other City departments are proud to assist with these events, doing our best to ensure a safe and enjoyable holiday for all. Visitors and residents are encouraged to plan ahead, expect heavy traffic, and allow extra travel time.

General Safety

• Call 911 only for emergencies. For non-emergency public safety assistance, call (208) 529-1200.
• Cell phone service around Snake River Landing may be unreliable due to the large crowds. Make a plan with your group ahead of time, including a meeting place if you become separated.
• Idaho Falls Police officers, Fire & EMS personnel, and event staff will be stationed throughout the events to provide assistance.

Liberty on Parade, hosted by the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce

The annual 4^th of July parade, Liberty on Parade is hosted by the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce. It begins at 9 a.m. on Thursday, July 4^th near Idaho Falls High School at the intersection of 4^th Street and South Holmes Avenue. It will travel West on 4^th Street, turn South on South Boulevard, and continue to the intersection of South Boulevard and Rogers Street.

Expect heavy traffic, road closures, and large crowds along the parade route. Parking is prohibited along the route and in the staging area after 5 a.m., and illegally parked vehicles may be cited or towed.

Idaho Falls Police Officers will be roving along the parade route and in the surrounding area on bike and on foot. A manned post of IFPD Officers will be located at 10^th Street and South Boulevard near Common Cents. Look for the blue Idaho Falls Police canopy.

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For a full list of road closures due to the parade, visit our website: Idaho Falls - Independence Day Event Information

Riverfest & Melaleuca Freedom Celebration

Large crowds will gather throughout the afternoon and evening at Snake River Landing. Idaho Falls Police Officers will be roving through Snake River Landing on bikes and on foot throughout the event. A manned post of IFPD Officers and staff will be located at the Northeast corner of Snake River Parkway and Event Center Drive starting in the early afternoon for Riverfest and the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration. Look for the blue Idaho Falls Police canopy.

Due to the crowds, cell phone service at Snake River Landing becomes unreliable in the early to late evening and continues until after the fireworks. Attendees should plan to be unable to send text messages or place phone calls. Discuss safety plans with children and adults in your group, including child safety, where you will meet if you are separated, and where to get help at the event if you cannot place a call to 911.

As a reminder, Snake River Landing is private property and the venue is being made available for the public. Attendees are encouraged to be respectful of private property, and to be cooperative with all staff working to ensure an enjoyable and safe celebration. Anyone found not complying with rules or laws may be asked to leave. For the safety of all attendees and to limit potential disruption to the fireworks display, the following rules are in effect during the event:

• No personal fireworks, including sparklers
• No drones
• No alcohol
• No ATVs or other motorized recreational vehicles
• Stay out of the Snake River, canals, and water features
• Keep emergency access lanes clear.

Additional information about these restrictions are available on our website.

Parking Information

Those attending the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration should review the Parking & Exiting Map ahead of time and plan to arrive early. When the fireworks conclude, traffic from each parking lot will flow in a pre-determined direction. Be sure to choose a parking lot that will exit in the direction you need to go after the show.

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Any unmarked areas are "No Parking". There is no on-street parking allowed anywhere on Snake River Pkwy, Pioneer Road, Event Center Drive, or Sunnyside between I-15 and Yellowstone Hwy, and Yellowstone Hwy between Sunnyside and Pancheri at any time on the 4th of July. Vehicles parked in these areas risk towing or citation.

Complex traffic plans have been put in place through partnerships with Melaleuca, the Idaho Transportation Department, Idaho State Police, Bonneville County Sheriff's Office, City of Idaho Falls, and the Idaho Falls Police Department. These partners spend many hours during the months leading up to the event coordinating and preparing for these events. Given the hundreds of thousands of attendees at this event, even the most efficient traffic exit plans will take time. Event attendees should plan for exiting to take up to two hours. Routes in and around Idaho Falls will be restricted, and certain parking lots will allow for faster exits to certain locations. Information about parking lot designations is available at www.freedomcelebration.com.

Road Closures

Motorists traveling in the area of Snake River Landing should expect road closures beginning Wednesday, July 3rd and continuing until early morning on July 5th.

South Tourist Park and Ryder Park serve as command posts for emergency personnel. For emergency vehicles to respond quickly in the event of an emergency, South Tourist Park and Ryder Park will be closed to all public vehicles, boats & campers/RVs beginning July 3^rd at 11:00 a.m. South Tourist Park and the adjacent River Walk/Greenbelt will remain open for foot/bicycle traffic. The parks will reopen to vehicles, boats, and camping at noon on July 5^th.

For a full list of road closures due to the fireworks, visit our website: Idaho Falls - Independence Day Event Information

Every Idaho Falls Police Department officer, Emergency Communications Officer and many other IFPD staff will be working on the 4^th of July. We thank the public for their patience as officers address calls for service as quickly as possible, as well as other safety and criminal concerns throughout the day. The Idaho Falls Police Department, and our partners, are looking forward to safe and enjoyable Independence Day celebrations for our community members.

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