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AMERICAN HEROES PARADE AND FIREWORK EXTRAVAGANZA

Downtown Coeur d’Alene is the place to be to celebrate America’s independence. This year’s theme is the Spirit of America, inspiring gratitude, unity and hope. The day kicks off with the American Heroes Parade: Vintage America from 11am to 1pm on Sherman Avenue. After the parade, spend the day downtown enjoying the beach, parks, restaurants and shopping to fill your time until the highlight of the evening—the incredible fireworks display over Lake Coeur d’Alene. CdAChamber.com/fourth-of-july-info

SPOKATOPIA

Bikes, boats, boards, tunes and brews!

Spokatopia 2023 is happening Saturday, July 8, at Spokane’s Camp Sekani Park and Boulder Beach on the Spokane River. From 9am to 6pm, enjoy a full day of mountain biking, paddling, family outdoor activities, live music, brews and more! One of the biggest bike demo events in the Northwest, try the latest mountain, e-bike, gravel, fat and more at the event, as well as kayaks, paddleboards and other boats and watercraft. There will also be a 5k trail run and mountain bike jump show. Tickets are available online, and kids 12 and younger are free. Spokatopia.com

FESTIVAL AT SANDPOINT

2023 marks the 40th anniversary of Festival at Sandpoint, an unforgettable live music experience held each summer, featuring a variety of popular musicians, from country and rock to blues and orchestra. The season lineup features Train with Better Than Ezra (sold out), Brit Floyd, Gary Clark Jr., Michael Franti and Spearhead, and more! All performances are held in a beautiful outdoor setting under the stars on the shores of Lake Pend Oreille at Memorial Field. You can see the full lineup, and purchase your tickets today, online. FestivalatSandpoint.com