Cody Stampede, Cody, WY
The Fourth of July is a huge holiday for residents of Cody, Wyoming, who have spent the last 98 years celebrating the event over the course of five days. Known as the Cody Stampede, there are rodeos and parades to entertain residents and visitors, who are just a stone’s throw away from Yellowstone National Park. There are also many horse events, since the cowboy Buffalo Bill visited the town over 120 years ago. The festival includes a huge craft fair, marching bands, and live music. Residents are very patriotic, decorating their homes and businesses for the holiday. The event culminates with fireworks.
