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When you imagine what the 4th of July is like in small-town America, the picture that pops into your head may very be well one of what's really happening in the Big Hole Valley this 4th of July. From an early-morning flag raising ceremony to fireworks to close out the day, make your way to Wisdom if you want a celebration away from the city this Independence Day.

The 2023 edition of the parade is being planned as we speak with Matt Boyle and the Butte America Foundation in charge and is scheduled for a 10am start time from the Butte Civic Center parking lot and again will head south on Harrison to Elizabeth Warren where disassembly may begin. Entry deadline is 11:59 PM, June 27th, 2023.

The first celebration of St. Patricks Day in the US is attributed to Boston, on March 17, 1737. When several dozen Presbyterians who immigrated from Northern Ireland gathered to honor St. Patrick.

Throughout the Mining City, every resident has their own set of traditions and period of time when they "plan" to start celebrating the holiday season. Many customarily start decorating and buying gifts for Christmas at the onset of Thanksgiving. Some have been ready since last summer, while others wait a few days before December 25th to get into the spirit. Then, there are those who have key events that help gear them up for the holiday. One popular and inspiring event in the community that has done just that for so many is the Uptown Butte Christmas Stroll! Like clockwork, it all happens tomorrow night (December 2nd) for everyone in the community and the surrounding area to enjoy! Butte's Stroll has been the leading festive gathering in the area to full-heartedly welcome the December month for decades! Its nostalgic and festive appeal is what keeps people coming back for more.

This Halloween season, there is so much for the kids to do! So, let's get right to it! Here are MORE great Halloween events for the kids in Butte, Anaconda, and Deer Lodge. Plus, remember to see our recent posts for other family-friendly Halloween activities brought to you by Thriftway Super Stops! * We'll start it off with the awesome Butte America Foundation's Halloween PARADE! The parade gets underway tomorrow, Saturday, October 29th at 8 p.m. on the corner of East Granite & Arizona in Butte. From there the parade will head west on Granite to Main, then south on Main to Park Street. Bring the family as there will be plenty of colorful displays and costumes to check out!

Next, the almighty Copperhead school assembly and downtown parade took place Friday with traditional entries on tap to include Anaconda High Royalty, class floats, and pillaring firetrucks with Copperhead athletes on top. Loyal fans and alum lined the streets for blocks to pay tribute to the Heads. Then, in true homecoming style, the Copperheads football team took to the field Friday night with royalty and the Anaconda High marching band performing during the half. The boys played hard but were defeated by Big Fork. Nonetheless, the support, energy, and spirit of true Copperhead fans were evident from the week-long Homecoming festivities. As with any admiration for an alma mater, this is a feeling that can never be taken away from anyone, no matter the circumstance or outcome. So tell us some of your favorite memories of your alma mater's Homecoming. See more amazing photos from Homecoming below!