The 3rd and 4th of July are the best days to be in Malad.  The entire town works hard to make sure this is a memorable event for the everyone.  Due to the 3rd of July falling on a Sunday, Malad will celebrate the 4th of July of Saturday, July 2nd and Monday, July 4th for 2022.  

Schedule of Events:

July 2nd, 2022

6:00 pm  Children's Parade

Children 12 and under are invited to dress up and decorate their bike, wagon, handcart, non-gas drivable toys in old western or patriotic colors or just come to help ring in our Independence Day.
 
Line up starts at 5:40 p m on N. Main by the Drive-In.  The parade steps off at 6:00 pm and will make its way down N. Main to Bannock and then to the City park.  The total route is less than a half mile and there will be a frozen treat waiting for the kids at the park.
 
6:45 pm Flag Ceremony and Volunteer of the Year presentation
 
7:00 pm Malad's Got Talent Prelims

Do you have a special talent you would like to show off?  Anyone is welcome to participate, you do not need to be a Malad/Oneida County resident to win.  Acts need to be 120 seconds or less, and clean/family friendly.  You need to register by June 30th.  The top 5 from each age group make it to Finals on July 4th.  It is suggested that you have a different routine prepared for Finals, that routine can be up to 180 seconds long.  The prizes for ages 12 and under are $100 for 1st, $75 for 2nd and $50 for 3rd.  In the 13 and over group it is $300 for 1st, $200 for 2nd and $100 for 3rd.  

July 4th, 2022

6:00 am Cannonade

The Malad Fire Department enjoys waking the town up for the 4th of July.  Put your ear plugs in the night before if you don't want to get woken up at 6am.
 
6:00 am Fun Run

This event is sponsored by the Distinguished Young Women Program.  Meet in front of Allen Drug on N. Main St. prior to 6am to sign in and get your shirt.  There is a 1 milk run, 5k run/walk and a 10k run throughout Malad.  Details can be found by emailing [email protected].
 
6:30 - 9:00 am Pancake Breakfast

Oneida County Search and Rescue and the Farm Bureau take turns cooking a delicious pancake breakfast for the town.  Years ending on an odd number will be hosted by Search and Rescue and breakfast will be at their building on S. Main, just north of the Fairgrounds.  On years ending with an even number it will be hosted by the Farm Bureau and breakfast will be served at the pavilion at Malad City Park.  2021 Prices: $8 for adults, $4 for children 5-10 and $25 for immediate family
 
10:00 am Independence Day Parade

Any citizen or business in Malad is welcome to enter a float in the parade.  The theme for this year is "Everybody's Hometown."  All participants and floats need to start lining up on 300 West by the old high school at 8:45 am.  Judging will start at 9:00 am sharp.  Those floats that win will be moved to the beginning of the parade.  There will be a Sweepstakes, County Commissioner's Award and a Mayor's Award for the Commercial Float category.  In the Non-Commercial category a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place will be given.  In addition one entry will be given the Judge's Award.  
 
The parade route starts on 200 West by the Elementary School.  It goes south to 300 North were it heads east to North Main.  It then proceeds south on North Main, with a stop at the Veterans Memorial for the National Anthem and Taps.  The parade continues west on Bannock before heading north on 200 West and back to the Elementary School.

11:00 am - 2:00 pm Food Vendors

Various food vendors will be available for lunch at the park.  Please support your neighbors.

11:30 am  Shoot Out at Malad City Park

For the last 30 years, Malad has enjoyed watching The Sheriff (Brian Jeppsen) and Black Bart (Jeff Richins) battle it out between good and evil. As the Sheriff tries to keep the Community safe, Black Bart always has something up his sleeve. He is always looking for a way to get ahead, and will sacrifice anyone or anything that gets in his way. Luckily, the Sheriff is always there to thwart his plans. Accompanied by various deputies, Sheriff ALWAYS triumphs over Bart and his cronies. In these fun and entertaining Old West Shootouts, there is singing, dancing, joking and yes, of course, lots of shooting that takes place. In the process of all this fun, they always take a moment to teach important safety rules. They don't want anyone trying this at home!
 
As Sheriff and Bart get older, they look for new blood to come into the picture.  This has been a fun Malad tradition for decades. People have grown to love and look forward to it each year.

12:00 pm  Cory Webster Concert
 
1:30 pm Kids Races

Give your child a chance to compete in one of the oldest races in Southeastern Idaho.  For over 60 years, kids 12 and under race for prizes and bragging rights.  Boys and girls from crawlers to 12 years old race against other kids their same age.
 
After the kids races, adults have the chance to test their leap frog skills and team up to race for our traveling frog trophy.
 
6:00 - 9:00 pm Food Vendors

Various food vendors will be at the park for dinner.  Please support your neighbors.

6:00 pm  Malad's Got Talent Finals

The top 5 acts from Prelims perform for their chance at winning cash prizes.  Acts can be up to 180 seconds and it is suggested that it is a different act from the night before.  You need to register by June 30th.  There will be random judges from the live audience as well as the three official judges.
 
7:30 pm Party Rock Project Concert

This year Malad will be welcoming back Party Rock Project.
 
10:00 pm Fireworks

The Annual fireworks display goes off with a bang the evening of July 4th, in Malad City, Idaho.  With the help of our county and city funds, and 18 volunteer firemen, we are really able to put on a great show!! We shoot the fireworks off from the Oneida County Fairgrounds, so parking anywhere around the High School, 300 East, or South Main is perfect for watching. Bring your friends and family for a fun-filled day at the park and the wonderful fireworks in the evening. There's nothing like the 4th of July in Malad City!!  

Date: July 2 and 4, 2022

Location: Various Location in Malad City, ID

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