Prickly Pear Community Firework Celebration

Prickly Pear Community Firework Celebration For decades, the show brought together residents from across the region and became a hallmark of East Helena’s Fourth of July celebration.

Prickly Pear Community Celebration exists to continue a tradition that began in 1957 by producing a safe, community-funded Independence Day fireworks celebration that unites families, honors our nation’s heritage, and strengthens the spirit of Helena and The East Helena Fireworks Show has been a cherished community tradition since 1957, when Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10010 began funding and or

ganizing the annual Independence Day display in honor of veterans and their families. In 2010, as rising costs made it increasingly difficult for the VFW to continue funding the event, community member Karl Meagher stepped forward to preserve the tradition. Through his nonprofit organization, Prickly Pear Fireworks, and with the support of Richard MacDonald, the show continued for seven years through community-raised funding. As costs continued to increase, the future of the show once again became uncertain. Determined not to lose a tradition that had defined generations of Independence Day celebrations, local business owners Shellie & Aimee stepped in to help revive and sustain the event through expanded community fundraising efforts. Today, the East Helena Fireworks Show continues as a fully community-funded event, supported by local businesses and residents who believe in preserving this longstanding tradition for future generations. Prickly Pear Community Celebration is a public charitable 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

05/28/2026

View the live donation feed here https://live.givebutter.com/c/EH250

Feel free to display it at your place of business! Every bit helps make this year's show one to remember!

Thank you Clint @ M-T Glass Liquor for your help year after year! This 250th anniversary year will be great!
05/20/2026

Thank you Clint @ M-T Glass Liquor for your help year after year! This 250th anniversary year will be great!

Join East Helena in celebrating 250 years of freedom. Help fund our annual community fireworks tradition and keep the Fourth of July shining bright.

Power Townsend > Thank you for your contribution every year!
05/20/2026

Power Townsend > Thank you for your contribution every year!

Join East Helena in celebrating 250 years of freedom. Help fund our annual community fireworks tradition and keep the Fourth of July shining bright.

Thank you Bill Bahny & Associates for helping out year after year!
05/20/2026

Thank you Bill Bahny & Associates for helping out year after year!

Join East Helena in celebrating 250 years of freedom. Help fund our annual community fireworks tradition and keep the Fourth of July shining bright.

Thank you to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana for keeping this tradition going for the Capital City of Montana! We ...
07/03/2025

Thank you to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana for keeping this tradition going for the Capital City of Montana! We very much appreciate your contributions to the community!

A big shout out to Big Sky Fireworks for always putting on a great show for us! Can't wait to see the show tomorrow even...
07/03/2025

A big shout out to Big Sky Fireworks for always putting on a great show for us! Can't wait to see the show tomorrow evening!

We are getting so close to show time! Only a couple more days! How exciting! Don't forget that it is the community, loca...
07/02/2025

We are getting so close to show time! Only a couple more days! How exciting! Don't forget that it is the community, local businesses, and a few dedicated volunteers that keep this tradition alive year after year! https://montanaradio.com/fireworks

The East Helena Fireworks show has been a yearly spectacle ever since the VFW Post 10010 began funding the project in 1957. They provided the show for the veterans and their families for many, many years. People would travel miles and miles to see the show. Sadly, the funding put more and more stres...

07/05/2024

What a great show! Thank you Big Sky Fireworks for always putting on an amazing display! And a huge thank you to the businesses that make this show happen… especially Town Pump & Helena Insulation Inc who are absolutely incredible sponsors! Please also see the other great businesses that also support this awesome event in support of our great country, The United States of America!!! 🇺🇸

07/04/2024

Thank You for Making Our Annual Fireworks Show Possible! ✨🎆

Happy 4th of July, everyone! 🇺🇸

We are thrilled to announce that our annual fireworks show is happening tonight, and it's all thanks to the incredible support and generosity of our community. Your contributions have made it possible for us to light up the sky in East Helena once again.

A HUGE thank you to all our donors, volunteers, and sponsors for your unwavering support. Your kindness and dedication are what make this event truly special.

Join us tonight for a spectacular display of fireworks choreographed by Big Sky Fireworks!

A massive THANK YOU to Helena Insulation Inc for making this year that much better! Because of local businesses like thi...
07/01/2024

A massive THANK YOU to Helena Insulation Inc for making this year that much better! Because of local businesses like this, who go above and beyond for their community, we get to enjoy this show every year. Please show them your support as well for your next project!

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1803 Cedar St
Helena, MT
59601

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+14064420033

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