4th of July Celebration

4th of July Celebration, sponsored by the Choteau Chamber of Commerce and the City of Choteau, begins Thursday, July 3rd and continues through Saturday, July 5th.

July 3rd:
* 10 a.m. to Noon Registration for the Choteau Volunteer Fire Department Keg Hockey Tournament near the Choteau Fire Hall. Call 466-5316 for more information
* 1 p.m. Key Hockey Tournament starts.
* 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a concert at the rodeo grounds put on by the Choteau Jaycees. This years concert will feature Tim Montana coming from Nashville, TN with local opening act Cold Hard Cash. The concert begins at 6:30 p.m. This is a community fundraising project and all proceeds go back into the community of Choteau. Purchase tickets at www.choteaujaycees.com.
Immediately following concert: local downtown street dance.

July 4th Festivities:
* 9 a.m. Line-up and Judging for parade begins.
* 10 a.m. Parade including cars, antique tractors, kid's entries, candy throwing and prizes.
* 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Head over to the Pavilion (near the City Park) for the Chamber of Commerce's Steak Fry. The Steak Fry features 'pitchfork fondue' steak, roast beef, and hot dogs, along with homemade (fried) potato chips, beans, salad, and ice cream.
* 2 p.m. Rodeo - The 63rd annual American Legion rodeo at the Choteau Rodeo Grounds. Tickets cost $15 for adult reserved, $10 for adult general admission, $2 for children's general admission. To purchase tickets call the Choteau Trading Post at 406-466-5345.
* Nightfall Choteau Community Fireworks display.

July 5th Festivities:
* 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stroll down to the City Park for the Jaycees' Choteau Summer Festival featuring local crafters, artists and vendors displaying their merchandise. Vendors please visit www.choteaujaycees.com for additional information.
* 6:30 p.m. 3rd Annual Choteau Boxing Smoker at the rodeo grounds. Concessions. Tickets sold in advance and at the gate. www.frontrangefights.com