independence day

Nothing says "Idaho" quite like parades, rodeos, outdoor activities, homemade cooking and a giant fireworks show.

I'm a July baby so you know I'm repping cancer season! July is nearly here and the 4th of July is rapidly approaching. If this is your first 4th of July here in the Treasure Valley like it is for me, or if you're looking for options on how to spend your Independence Day, I've got you covered.

Here are 5 events to check out this Fourth of July events happening around the Treasure Valley

Stay tuned...your annual 4th of July plans at Ann Morrison Park may be changed. With the flooding, the park is so soggy that laying down your blanket and hanging out all day long is looking less appealing and do-able.

It has been a year since Jason Pierre-Paul blew his hand up with a firework. If you're thinking of going nuts on the fireworks this 4th of July, I encourage you to look at his hand. You may think about taking some safety measures. #FireworksHurt

Everything is fun and games until the 103.5 Kissfm staff gets water drenched by an army of 10 years olds! That's exactly what happened about four years ago and THAT is where it all began. Check out the photos. It wasn't a pretty sight.

103.5 KISS FM's Michelle Heart celebrated America's independence at The Yacht Club in McCall this 4th of July. The fireworks were a spectacular backdrop to a night of good intentions, bad decisions— and $2 jell-o shots. Our KISS FM VIP XXL winners got in without paying a cover; and photos of proud Americans enjoying all McCall has to offer are below:

103.5 KISS FM docked at The Yacht Club in McCall last night to get the pre-fourth of July party started! Michelle Heart was giving away $2 jell-o shots, while the DJ was heating up the dance floor to the good vibes. Join us tonight at The Yacht Club once again, for an even more turned up official Fourth of July XXL party with KISS FM...

There's a time to fly the flag and a time to keep it tucked away. There's a way to hold it, a way to fold it and a way to hoist it. Let's brush up before July 4th.