July 4th

America certainly knows how to make the most of an occasion, especially our very own Independence Day. The fanfare and the fireworks serve as a reminder of how much we have to celebrate. Still, it takes more than big speakers and pyrotechnics to do justice to our nation’s birthday and when it comes to an unforgettable community event, nobody does it quite like Laramie.

Summertime in Wyoming is hard to beat especially with July 4th just around the corner. It's hard to deny that Independence Day is one of the most celebrated and enjoyed days of the year, mostly because there are a number of events to attend. Also, to be quite honest, most Americans know how to celebrate a birthday especially when that birthday belongs to the U.S.A. Here are a few events and ideas that might get you in the mood for 4th of July.

Forget about the dawn's early light, this Fourth of July is all about the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air and maybe even a couple of spiders. Those are the ones that, well, look kind of like a spider, anyway. In honor of the Fourth, here are 10 great fireworks displays throughout the country. If your ...