{"id":21077,"date":"2024-06-26T01:55:43","date_gmt":"2024-06-26T07:55:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/woodriverweekly.com\/?p=21077"},"modified":"2024-06-24T15:59:49","modified_gmt":"2024-06-24T21:59:49","slug":"the-grange-carries-fourth-of-july-torch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/woodriverweekly.com\/index.php\/2024\/06\/26\/the-grange-carries-fourth-of-july-torch\/","title":{"rendered":"The Grange Carries Fourth of July Torch"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hailey Celebrates Fourth of July<\/strong> <\/em><\/p>\n

BY ISAIAH FRIZZELL<\/em><\/p>\n

July Fourth<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Popping a wheelie at last year\u2019s Fourth of July Parade in Hailey. Photo credit: Carol Waller<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Independence Day is really a big birthday bash. The United States won the war for independence from Great Britain and proceeded to become the largest and most powerful superpower in the known world \u2013 at least for recorded history. All the fireworks and shenanigans are a way of saying Happy Birthday as we commemorate the official separation of our original thirteen colonies from the tiny island\u2019s monarchy as Thomas Jefferson\u2019s Declaration of Independence was signed.
\nSo how old are we? Going by this hallmark, the U.S. turns 248.
\nWhatever you have planned, in almost every city on the map, near lakes and in far-flung neighborhoods or suburbs, fireworks will pop, crinkle and bang in the sky. Guaranteed, if you\u2019re in a large area, get to a hilltop or local apex with a 360-degree view and you\u2019ll see the colors and flash of gunpowder and pigment perforate the sky.
\nInvented in 9th century AD China during the Tang Dynasty, fireworks were purportedly brought out as an apotropaic form of kinetic art meant to keep evil spirits away.<\/p>\n

Blaine County\u2019s Fourth of July<\/strong>
\nThis year the grand marshals, heralds of the celebration, are The Grange Foundation \u2013 a national nonprofit founded in 1924. The Upper Big Wood River Grange #192 is Hailey\u2019s branch, originally focusing on bringing together farmers and ranchers to foster the local agricultural food community.
\nYou can thank the Grange for the Wood River Seed Library, organized for annual seed and plant exchanges with information and guidance on local gardening, heirloom seed saving and plant sharing. Encouraging self-sufficiency through sustainable practices, Granges are the originators of the Community Garden established in 2020. They offer educational resources, courses and information on practical skills, which perhaps used to be common knowledge, such as sewing, planting, seed saving and home cooking, to support community resilience. A group that encourages local independence, it\u2019s fitting they would marshal the Independence Day festivities.<\/p>\n

Festivities Lineup<\/strong>
\nFrom morning to night, on July 2\u20134, there will be an array of fun things to do, courtesy of the good folks at the Grange. You\u2019ll be up to your ears in endearing events, even bringing back some past favorites.
\nCommencing July 2\u20134, The 141st Hailey Days of the Old West Fourth of July Celebration returns with a multi-day event including a rodeo, parade and more. The Sawtooth Rangers Rodeo is a consistently excellent classic rodeo and always sells out. You can find tickets at any Atkinsons\u2019 Market location, at the Hailey Welcome Center, at 781 S. Main Street, or online at SawtoothRangers.org<\/p>\n

8:30\u201311 a.m.
\nHistoric Pancake Breakfast<\/strong>
\nThe return of the cakes! Socialize and indulge in one of America\u2019s favorite breakfasts at the Grange, at 609 South 3rd Avenue, across from Hailey Elementary. There will be a nominal fee and, along with pancakes you can usually also find scrambled eggs, sausage, coffee, water and juice.
\nhttps:\/\/www.grange.org\/upperbigwoodriverid192<\/p>\n

11 a.m.
\nPaint a Legacy 5K Color Run<\/strong>
\nCome for the calories, stay for the color! Those pancakes will power you through the Dental Legacy Foundation\u2019s (DLF) vivid victory lap. Open to all ages, color runs are a vibrant way to win medals and support the smiles crafted for the community by the DLF. You\u2019ll want to wear white, as runners will be given a bib and a cup of powdered pigment to splash around, creating rainbow clouds of color, much like that used in the Hindu Holi Festival. Think fireworks without the fire for a photography-friendly event as painted runners pace along the bike path beginning at the Wood River High School dirt parking lot.
\nDentalLegacyFoundation.org<\/p>\n

12 p.m.
\n141st Days of the Old West Fourth of July Parade<\/strong>
\nAt high noon on the Fourth, the parade will begin floating and marching down Main Street in Hailey. If you\u2019ve been to the museum, you\u2019ll know about Samson the Elephant\u2019s famous 1884 trip to Hailey. \u201cThe Circus Returns to Town\u201d is the theme honoring Samson and the history of Hailey. Not just for onlookers, you can be in the parade yourself as a whimsical way to market your business or cause. See ValleyChamber.org for more information on how to be involved.<\/p>\n

1\u20135 p.m.
\nSawtooth Brewery\u2019s 10th Annual Riverfest<\/strong>
\nAt Hop Porter Park, more than a concert there\u2019s also a car show this year. Jeff Crosby will be headlining this year, opened by local favorites Side Hustle. There\u2019ll be kids\u2019 entertainment, food trucks, plenty of beer and a hotrod car show to see amazing jalopies from all over.<\/p>\n

1\u20134 p.m.
\nThe Life Church\u2019s 3rd Annual Family Fun Fourth Community Event<\/strong>
\nThere\u2019ll be a much loved pie-eating contest, waterslides, games and races at 931 North River Street. Bring the family\u2014there\u2019s fun for all and a chance to worship, courtesy of pastors Michael and Carol Hendricks. Remember, Stand By Me was just a movie.<\/p>\n

So when does the sky light up?<\/p>\n

Fireworks<\/strong>
\nThe fireworks on the Fourth of July begin at dusk and can typically be seen from just about anywhere in Hailey. Get a comfy lawn chair and claim your spot early and mind where you park.
\nCelebrating 248 years of American independence in a day.<\/p>\n

But there\u2019s more!<\/p>\n

Hailey\u2019s 25th Annual Fourth of July Antique Fair<\/strong>
\nFrom July 4\u20136, 50 vendors from across the Northwest will descend on Roberta McKercher Park to offer jewelry, antiques, vintage clothing and art, including pottery and primitives. Find your next centerpiece that really brings that guest bedroom together. Contact Blue Cow Antiques at (208) 312-4900 or on Facebook at https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/bluecowestatesales\/<\/p>\n

Wood River Farmers\u2019 Market<\/strong>
\nRemember to support local food and crafts as the farmers\u2019 market will, of course, also be at Roberta McKercher Park on July 6.
\nIf you\u2019re out of town, stuck at home or for whatever reason can\u2019t make the merrymaking, you can show your support for the community by making a donation toward the day\u2019s efforts at ValleyChamber.org or in person at the Hailey Welcome Center, 781 South Main Street, in Hailey. Call (208) 788-3484 for more information.<\/p>\n

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