Fireworks

This is nuts. We know the liberal city and county government in Missoula went nuts over COVID-19. Now they're going nuts over...fireworks...and people who want to celebrate freedom and America.

Red Lodge throws one of the best 4th of July Weekend celebrations in Montana. Don't be fooled by an unauthorized online ticket seller. Here are the three places to get tickets.

Sure, Billings has the Mega Fireworks Celebration at Metra Park... but what other shows are available?

The decades old battle in Montana about fireworks on appropriate holidays continues. Some folks look forward to lighting fireworks for months, while others prepare with dread for the noise and disruption it causes. Patriotic? Sure. A real pain for some? Also sure.

Mysterious loud booms around Billings seem to happen a lot. Another was reported on local social media on Sunday night. The common explanation is that maybe a transformer exploded. However, that doesn't seem entirely plausible.

The closures affect public areas of the Rims and around Zimmerman Trail from July 4th until the morning of July 5th.

Laurel throws a heck of a party on the 4th of July. Here is a rundown of events, with festivities kicking off Sunday night with the street dance.

It is once again the week where I prepare for a fireworks extravaganza at my place. And this year will be the biggest one ever.

These restrictions carry hefty fines if not followed, so it may be a good idea to plan your parties with an open fire at a different time.

The Rims are off-limits again for July 4 through July 5th morning. Pioneer Park and North Park are kept open.

But now that we've got snow in the forecast for Monday night and maybe more Tuesday, it will be the Fourth of July at my house on Wednesday, December 8th. It's going to be epic. Because not only do I have the stuff we bought this year. I've also got leftovers from the previous 3 or 4 extravaganzas held at my place.

Bottle rockets and Roman candles are now legal in Montana, thanks to legislation passed this spring. Are you happy about the decision or not? Take our poll!