4th of July

Bismarck 4th of July traditions. Fireworks, parades, the Mandan Rodeo and parade all come to mind. Nationally, let's see how we match up with the rest of the country when it comes to 4th of July celebrations according to Wallet Hub.

It's the 4th of July celebration in Bismarck and you can hear the BOOM of the fireworks. If your dogs are like mine, they HATE the sound of thunder and fireworks. Here we have some safety tips for your pooch.

Headlining the 4th of July festivities are the events going on in Mandan for the celebration and Rodeo Days.

Spooked horses and extensive clean up costs have prompted the Mandan Rodeo Committee to request a ban of all private fireworks at Dacotah Centennial Park.

The weather cooperated and the sun worshippers turn out in the thousands to line up on Main Street in Mandan for the annual parade.

A flashy (and often very loud) tribute to end-of-show pyromania.

Our only criteria: Each of these groups must be unique to this country – with a sound and an attitude that could have only happened in the U.S.

Videos of some legendary performances of the national anthem.

Make it a great 4th of July holiday! The weather is going to be great with warm days, cool nights and only an outside chance of a stray shower.

Townsquare Media is excited to celebrate 136 years of the Mandan Rodeo by kicking off the 4th of July weekend with Family Night Thursday, July 2nd.