BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Janet Gallimore of the Idaho State Historical Society announced Wednesday morning during the America250 in Idaho Advisory Council meeting that Idaho was selected to participate in “America’s Block Party.” Meaning Idaho’s celebration at Cecil D. Andrus Park on July 4 will be nationally recognized.
As part of the “block party,” there will be an eight-ball drop on July 3 to represent each time zone across the U.S. Including in cities like New York City, Boston and Philadelphia.
Also on a national level, Idaho superintendent Debbie Critchfield has been invited to attend the taping of the Presidential 1776 award finals. A high school level civics competition concluding in Washington, D.C. and awards of scholarships of up to $150,000…