City Beach celebrations for Fourth of July, 250th anniversary

City Beach celebrations for Fourth of July, 250th anniversary  

The City of Whitefish Parks and Recreation and the Whitefish Chamber of Commerce are preparing for another fun-filled Independence Day celebration at Whitefish City Beach as the country celebrates its 250th anniversary.  

Fireworks presented by the Whitefish Chamber of Commerce will begin around 10:30 p.m. and will last approximately 30 minutes. 

A DJ on the beach will start at 9 p.m. with music continue during the fireworks show and there will be an Air Force flyover at 9:45 p.m. 

Numerous vendors will be at Whitefish City Beach on July 4 from early evening until the fireworks start, including shaved ice, boba tea, corndogs and barbecue.  

The Parks and Recreation Department reminds beach patrons that the main City Beach parking lot will be closed to allow vendors to set up. ADA parking will be available on Woodland Place and along Washington Avenue. All other parking in the area will be very limited. 

Traffic control will be set up by 7 p.m. on roads surrounding the beach area. The boat launch at City Beach will close at 7 p.m. and the Decontamination Station will close at 5 p.m. Decontamination must be performed prior to launching in Whitefish Lake for watercraft that have ballast tanks or bags. Visit cityofwhitefish.gov/Inspect-Decon to make an appointment.   

The City of Whitefish is encouraging everyone to walk or bike to the beach to help alleviate parking and traffic congestion. Bicycle parking will be available in the main City Beach lot near the vendors. The Chamber of Commerce is offering a shuttle, compliments of Rocky Mountain Transportation, from the O’Shaughnessy Center to the overflow lot near City Beach from 7 p.m. to midnight. 

Please remember that the rules of City Beach still apply during the festivities. No dogs are allowed at City Beach in both the beach and park areas. No personal fireworks, alcohol, or glass containers are allowed. Please keep the beach clean and pick up your trash before heading home for the evening. 

On Saturday, July 5, join a volunteer clean up at City Beach. Please arrive at 7 a.m. and bring work gloves. Call the Whitefish Parks and Recreation Department with questions at 406-863-2470.