Boise and the broader Treasure Valley marked a milestone Fourth of July weekend this year, celebrating America’s 250th anniversary with a full slate of community festivities that brought residents together in style.

On the evening of July 4th, Boise lit up the sky over Ann Morrison Park with a fireworks display honoring the America 250 commemoration — a dazzling send-off to a weekend packed with patriotic spirit, according to KTVB.

Earlier that same day, the Idaho 4th of July Parade filled the streets of downtown Boise, drawing crowds of families and neighbors who lined the route to cheer on the procession, KBOI reported. The parade added a classic, small-town feel to what was otherwise a landmark national celebration.

Across the Treasure Valley, Idahoans marked the holiday with festivities of all kinds, KTVB noted, reflecting the region’s enthusiasm for the rare milestone of the nation’s 250th birthday.

Adding a unique local touch to the weekend’s patriotic spirit, Idaho’s own Liberty Bell replica completed its restoration and is now set to travel across the state, the Idaho Capital Sun reported. The restored replica — a cherished piece of Idaho history — is ready to hit the road and be seen by communities throughout Idaho, giving residents a tangible connection to the nation’s founding legacy just in time for the America 250 celebration.

Together, the fireworks, the parade, the valley-wide festivities, and the newly restored Liberty Bell replica made for a Fourth of July weekend that Boise and Idaho residents won’t soon forget.

Sources: KTVB, Idaho Capital Sun