Mountain Home plans July 4 "America 250" at Legacy Park with bike parade and helicopter candy drop

Mayor Sykes announced that Mountain Home will hold an "America 250" community celebration on July 4, 2026 at Legacy Park from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The program will include a singer performing the national anthem, a community bike parade through Legacy Park and 15th Street, a children's choir (ages 6–13) performing ballads, and a helicopter candy drop scheduled at the end of the event.

Sykes said organizers have partnered with Just Serve for volunteer signups and that a QR code will be posted on city social media for volunteers and children's choir registration. He described the event as family-friendly and encouraged residents to participate in the patriotic bike parade and volunteer efforts.

The mayor said the candy drop will occur last and reiterated that the city’s Fourth of July fireworks show will also proceed with public-safety reminders.