KUNA, Idaho -- It's 1864; Abraham Lincoln is President, the Idaho Territory is just a year old, and the city of Kuna has been officially established. Fast forward to 2014, and the city is celebrating its 150th birthday.
In honor of the sesquicentennial, the city will be throwing a celebration for Kuna Days.
Kuna originated as a railroad stop with coach transport to Boise. In 1864, the city wasn't much more than a dirt road, livery stable, and a few cowboys. Now, it's a city of more than 16-thousand people. In fact, it almost tripled in size between 2000 and 2010, many of whom will be celebrating Kuna Days.
The fun starts on Saturday with a pancake breakfast hosted by the Boy Scouts at 7 a.m. The Lions Club Car Show happens at 8 a.m. The Chamber of Commerce Parade begins at 10 a.m. The free Kids Carnival gets underway at 11 a.m. The fireworks show which has also been deemed the best in the Valley starts at 10:15 p.m. Most of the events will be happening at Colonel Bernard Fisher Veterans Memorial Park.
Besides it being the 150th anniversary of Kuna's establishment, it is also the 51st anniversary of Kuna Days.
High temperatures are expected, so be sure to bring water, sunscreen, and maybe a hat.
Expect plenty of traffic, especially during the parade.
