Lander Welcomes Fourth of July Visitors\; Fireworks Allowed Within City Limits\n Lander'\;s Fourth of July weekend is packed with activities\, from the 132nd Pioneer Days Rodeo
\n and Parade to races\, reunions\, live music\, shopping\, and family gatherings.
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\n Visitors and residents are reminded that while Fremont County is currently under a fireworks
\n ban\, fireworks are permitted within Lander City limits between 10 AM and midnight on July 4 on
\n private property with owner&rsquo\;s permission. Fireworks are not allowed at the following locations:
\n -Main Street
\n -One block north and south of Main Street during the parade
\n -City-owned properties\, including the rodeo grounds\, airport parking lot\, all City parks\, Lander
\n Golf Course\, parking lots that serve public buildings\, and Mount Hope Cemetery
\n -East of the Fremont County Detention Center between Amoretti Street and Poor Farm Road
\n -School district properties and parking lots
\n Please help keep our community beautiful by cleaning up fireworks debris after use.
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\n Open containers are also permitted within City limits from 9 AM to 11:59 PM in accordance with
\n Resolution 1390. Please drink responsibly and celebrate safely.
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\n The
Freedom 250 Mobile Museum\, hosted by Wyoming Catholic College\, will make a stop in
\n Lander July 1-3. The traveling exhibit commemorates America'\;s upcoming 250th anniversary
\n through interactive displays exploring the nation'\;s founding and history. The free exhibit will be
\n located in the Orchard Building/BMO Bank parking lot at the corner of 3rd Street and Garfield
\n Street and will be open July 1 from 12 PM to 5 PM\, July 2 from 10 AM to 5 PM\, and July 3 from
\n 10 AM to 5 PM.
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\n The excitement continues July 3 and 4 with the
132nd Pioneer Days Rodeo. Gates open at 6:30
\n PM\, and the Grand Entry begins at 7 PM each evening. Indian relay races will also be featured
\n nightly. Tickets are available through the Lander Chamber of Commerce\, Parks and Recreation
\n Department\, First Interstate Bank\, Ace Hardware\, at the rodeo grounds\, or online at
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www.lotra.org.
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\n On Independence Day\, a full day of events begins with the
45th Annual Challenge for Charities
\n Half Marathon\, 5K\, and 1-Mile Run. Registration closes July 1. Donations to Challenge for
\n Charities will be accepted through July 10. More information is available at
\n www.landercommunityfoundation.org. The community is also invited to a pancake breakfast in
\n Centennial Park from 7-10 AM\, served by Kiwanis. Adults $7\, kids $3.
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\n At 10 AM\, spectators can line Main Street for the
132nd Pioneer Days Parade\, one of Lander'\;s
\n most beloved traditions. Those interested in participating can register their float through the
\n Lander Chamber of Commerce or online at https://secure.rec1.com/WY/lander-wy/catalog.
\n Following the parade\, community members are invited to Lander City Park for the annual Rotary
\n July 4th BBQ. Enjoy buffalo burgers\, brats\, hot dogs\, and hamburgers while supporting local
\n Rotary projects. Tickets are available from the Lander Chamber of Commerce\, Mr. D'\;s\, Lander
\n Rotarians\, or at the event.
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\n The holiday concludes with Lander'\;s annual
Independence Day Fireworks Show at 10 PM\,
\n hosted by the Independence Day Fireworks Committee. Viewing will be available from the
\n Department of Environmental Quality parking lot at the Wyoming Life Resource Center.
\n Pedestrians and chairs are allowed on the trail between DEQ and Luckey Pond. Donations are
\n appreciated and can be made at the event or online at
lander.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list. While
\n the fireworks show is hosted as part of Lander'\;s Independence Day celebration\, the launch site
\n is located outside City limits and remains subject to approval by the Fremont County
\n Commissioners at their June 29 meeting due to the county fire ban.
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More Than Just the Fourth\n In addition to the scheduled community events\, Lander will welcome numerous class reunions\,
\n family reunions\, and visitors returning home for the holiday weekend. Throughout town\,
\n businesses will host live music\, special events\, and entertainment throughout the holiday
\n weekend.
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\n The celebration doesn'\;t end when the fireworks do. Many downtown merchants will be open on
\n July 5\, providing another opportunity to shop\, dine\, and explore Lander. Visitors are encouraged
\n to support local businesses and discover the unique shops\, restaurants\, galleries\, and
\n attractions that make Lander a welcoming destination.
