4th of July Celebration

4th of July Celebration is sponsored by the Choteau Chamber of Commerce and the City of Choteau.

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. 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 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 406-466-5354.

* Nightfall Choteau Community Fireworks display.