For the 17th year, Idaho Falls, Idaho is the place to be on July 4th for one of the most amazing fireworks displays in the nation. Hosted by Melalueca, the "Freedom Celebraton" culminates in the largest fireworks display west of the Mississippi.

This article ranks the Idaho Falls fireworks display #17, right after Disney World's "Celebrate America."  And this reviewer gives Idaho Falls the distinction of being #2 in the nation, only behind Philadelphia.

More than 100,000 visitors flock to Idaho Falls from all over the state and across the nation to view this spectacular display.  And while parking can be a problem, the show -- which typically lasts about 1/2 hour and is coreographed to popular and patriotic music -- is worth the trouble.

So come to Idaho Falls, a great city and a great place to celebrate our nation's independence!  You won't be disappointed, and you may decide to stay awhile ... or perhaps even a lifetime.