1. Idaho Became a State on July 3rd, 1890
July 4th might be known as the day Americans celebrate their independence from Great Britain, but for Idahoans, July 3rd is a day that will live in their history books. On July 3rd, 1890, President Benjamin Harrison signed the proclamation that welcomed Idaho into the Union as the 43rd state. Idahoans went to bed that night as a territory and woke up the next morning, on July 4th, as a state.

2. The Oldest Continuous Fourth of July Parade
The town of Dubois, Idaho, has been celebrating the Fourth of July with a parade for over 100 years. Dubois, located on the eastern edge of Idaho, has been holding the parade since 1905, making it the oldest continuous Fourth of July parade in the state.

3. Idaho is Home to One of the Largest Firework Displays in the Country
The city of Coeur d'Alene in northern Idaho puts on one of the largest fireworks displays in the country every Fourth of July. The show can be seen from miles away, with over 30,000 people typically flocking to Riverstone Park for the celebration.

4. The First Wal-Mart Opened on the Fourth of July in Idaho
The first Wal-Mart in the United States opened its doors in Rogers, Arkansas, in 1962. However, the first Wal-Mart Supercenter, which included a supermarket and an expanded selection of merchandise, opened its doors on July 4th, 1988, in Moscow, Idaho.

5. Idaho's Oldest Ice Cream Shop Celebrates the Fourth of July
Reed's Dairy, located in Idaho Falls, has been churning fresh ice cream for over 60 years. The family-owned dairy is so popular on the Fourth of July that they typically sell over 5,000 gallons of ice cream in a single week. They also boast one of the largest collections of antique dairy equipment in the country, with over 60 antique milk cans, 20 cream separators, and 15 milk coolers on display.