Cheyenne to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday on July 4, 2026

Mar 11, 2026

The City of Cheyenne and the State of Wyoming are teaming up for a huge, week-long celebration in honor of America’s 250th Birthday, and downtown will be at the heart of the action. 

Here’s what’s happening:

  • Parade in the morning 

Parade route to be announced at a later date 

  • Live Music at the Capitol in the afternoon/evening

Food trucks, games, and family-friendly activities included

  • Events at the Wyoming State Museum
  • Self-Guided Downtown Tours
  • American Heritage Festival
  • Downtown Fireworks around sunset
  • Concert Version of 1776 at the Civic Center on July 2
  • A full week of events from Super Day through the 4th of July

This is a City- and state-led event (not a DDA event), but many activities will take place in and around downtown, the Capitol, and the Governor’s Mansion.

We encourage downtown businesses and community members to get involved and help spread the word.

Seasonal Plantings Now in Place Downtown

The Cheyenne DDA’s local planter vendor, Air-O-Fresh, completed seasonal planting in the downtown planters, and DDA staff also installed eight new water-friendly planters at 17th Street and Capitol Avenue as part of an ongoing pilot program. 

This year’s design features a red, white, and blue palette in recognition of America’s 250th anniversary, paired with Indian Mint and Dracaena Spike to add seasonal color and texture across the Downtown District.

The planter program continues to evolve in response to community feedback and plays an ongoing role in supporting a downtown environment that is visually maintained and seasonally active.

Planting in an Earth Planter

Advancing the Reed Avenue Rail Corridor Project

The Cheyenne City Council has approved Agreement 22905 with BNSF Railway, marking an important step in advancing the Reed Avenue Rail Corridor Project.

The agreement is required for the project’s participation in the Federal Railroad Administration’s Railroad Crossing Elimination Program and establishes the framework needed for continued project development, final design, and coordination within the rail corridor.

With this approval in place, the City can continue advancing planning and design work associated with safety improvements, including the elimination of multiple at-grade crossings and enhanced corridor safety measures.

On April 27, 2026, City Council also approved a $5 million appropriation from general fund reserves to support the Reed Avenue Rail Corridor Project. This funding is contingent upon final approval of the project plan by BNSF Railway and will only be utilized if the project advances through that approval process.

Read the Funding Update

View the Agreement

18th Street Reconstruction Project Open House

The City of Cheyenne will host a public open house to share preliminary design considerations for the 18th Street Reconstruction Project, which will impact a key corridor within the Downtown District.

The meeting will provide an opportunity to learn more about the project, review informational display boards, and speak directly with the project team. A brief presentation will begin at 5:30 p.m.

Meeting Details:
Time: 5–7 p.m.
Location: Cottonwood Room, Laramie County Library

Community members, property owners, and downtown stakeholders are encouraged to attend and stay informed as planning moves forward.

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