Daily editionThursday, July 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.
The Good Day Coeur d'Alene Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of July.
Community
Kootenai County and the city of Coeur d’Alene are hosting the America250 Celebration tomorrow at the Kootenai County Courthouse Lawn (the program includes patriotic music, presentation of the Colors, and a time capsule reveal) followed by an ice cream social and kids activities.
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Coeur d'Alene's Kiddie Parade is set to begin at 10 a.m. today, with a few hundred children riding bikes, scooters, skates and wagons from Eighth and Sherman to First and Sherman — while parents join the route and streets close to vehicles.
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July offers astronomy fans local sky events including a Mars & Uranus alignment on July 3 at 3:30 a.m., a Buck Moon on July 29, and a meteor shower into July 30.
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Steve and Judy Meyer will serve as grand marshals for the Fourth of July parade Saturday on Sherman Avenue (over 25,000 attendees are expected) as they aim to unite the community with their decades of service.
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Real Estate
In 1926, Rose Laberee purchased the historic John D. Porter ranch near Coeur d’Alene.
The 367-acre property with a mile of Little Spokane River frontage and a private trout lake is now noted for ongoing improvements to showcase its Jersey cattle and draft horses.
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Sports
Jonathan Dance arranged for his parents, Richard and Julienne Dance, to try for a Guinness record by slalom skiing together with deep-water starts on June 16 at 8:45 a.m. on Hayden Lake's O'Rourke Bay—after five attempts—just before they begin a one-year church mission.
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Coeur d'Alene Events
Wild West Family Fest
Tuesday, July 7th, 2026 · 1-7 p.m. — Kootenai County Fairgrounds — Free activities — Experience a day of horse activities, BBQ, and live western music for the whole family.
CDA Brew Fest 2026
Saturday, July 11th, 2026 · 2-7 p.m. — McEuen Park — Craft brew celebration — Sample the finest local craft brews from North Idaho with an exclusive partnership with Idaho Brewers United.
Auction and Gala: Midsummer Night’s Dream
Thursday, July 16th, 2026 · Come enjoy a beautiful summer evening supporting Lake City Playhouse! Witness mural unveiling, enjoy delicious dinner, and appreciate some musical performances from local theater standouts while supporting the playhouse and their vision to provide an educational center for the performing arts!
Nate Fate & The Buckley Storms Concert
Saturday, July 18th, 2026 · 6-10 p.m. — Black Lodge — $10 — Experience an evening of energetic alternative rock and indie folk from local bands in downtown CDA.
Fine Western & American Art Auction
Saturday, July 25th, 2026 · 3 p.m. — The Coeur d'Alene Art Auction — Bidding required — Experience a prestigious auction featuring exceptional Western and American art pieces.
Thrive with 365 Regional Conference
Monday, July 27th, 2026 · 8 a.m. — The Coeur d'Alene Resort — Registration costs not specified — Level up your skills and network with industry peers in stunning North Idaho.
Annual Downtown Coeur d'Alene Street Fair
Friday, July 31st, 2026 · All day — Downtown Coeur d'Alene — Free entry — Experience 250 exhibitors and a vibrant community atmosphere at this three-day street fair.