Idaho July Fourth celebration doubles number of fireworks

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – The number of fireworks at the annual Melaleuca Freedom Celebration in Idaho Falls is primed to double.

The Post Register reported Frank VanderSloot announced the upgrade Tuesday.

VanderSloot says they’re going to paint the skies in a whole different way. The celebration is being held at the Snake River Landing for the first time.

VanderSloot expects about 60,000 people to show up.