Fireworks, rodeos, parades: Your guide to Oregon Fourth of July events 2025

This year, the United States celebrates its independence on a Friday, which is really convenient if you often have to spend the entire night watching fireworks in your neighborhood before heading to work the following day.

We have street parades, rodeos, live music events, and, of course, a big number of locations where you may see fireworks. There are plenty of enjoyable ways to spend the Fourth of July, regardless of where in the state you’ll be traveling.

Unless otherwise specified, all events are free.

At Oaks Park’s annual Fourth of July celebration, take in midway rides all day and a fireworks display at night. File shot from Oregon.The Oregonian/Arkasha Stevenson

PORTLAND

Oaks Park: Enjoy thrilling rides, a picnic, midway fun, and more at this Fourth of July spectacular event, which culminates in a spectacular fireworks display. Tickets are only available online and must be purchased in advance. Unlimited rides are included with admission. Everybody three years of age and up needs a ticket.Oaks Park, 7805 S.E. Oaks Park Way, Friday, July 4, noon to midnight; $38.50 for children aged 3 and up. Tickets are sold out frequently and can only be purchased in advance at oaksammemusementpark.centeredgeonline.com.

Waterfront Blues Festival: Although the music festival will only be held for two days in 2025, there will still be a Fourth of July fireworks display. On both banks of the river, there are a number of free viewing spots. Visit the website to learn more about scheduled entertainment, including musical acts.Every day at 11 a.m., gates open. Waterfront Park south end, Friday–Saturday, July 4-5; waterfrontbluesfest.com.

CLARK COUNTY

A street parade (on Fourth Avenue and Division Street), free outdoor entertainment, a fun run, competitions and activities, food and drink, arts and crafts, and the keynote parade (beginning at 10 a.m.) are all part of the festivities in downtown Ridgefield.Hours of the festival: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ridgefield, July 4, in different locations; ridgefield4th.org.

Vancouver Summerfest: Originally scheduled to fill the hole left by the cancellation of Vancouver’s massive fireworks display during COVID, this festival has been rescheduled for late July, with festivities taking place from July 31 to August 3. Visit Vancouver at visitvancouverwa.com/blog/post/summer-festivals for more information.

The yearly Fourth of July parade in Hillsboro begins at 10 a.m. on Friday. File shot from Oregon.LC- Oregonlive.com/The Oregonian

PORTLAND SUBURBS

Beaverton: Beaverton offers a family-friendly afternoon of entertainment along with a concert and celebration. held in collaboration with the Park & Recreation District of Tualatin Hills.Veterans Memorial Park, located at Southwest Watson Avenue south of Seventh Street, Beaverton, Friday, July 4, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

Happy Valley: The Happy Valley Hikers lead a hike in the morning to kick off this all-day celebration, which is followed by a community parade. A beer garden, a range of food and business vendors, carnival activities, live music, and inflatable constructions will all be available at Happy Valley Park. Fireworks at sunset.noon until ten o’clock. Happy Valley Park, 13770 S.E. Ridgecrest Road, Friday, July 4; happyvalleyor.gov.

Hillsboro: With assistance from the City of Hillsboro, the Hillsboro Rotary organizes their yearly parade.Friday, July 4, 10 a.m. through Hillsboro’s downtown. For a map of the parade route, go to the Hillsboro Rotary website: hillsbororotary.org/parade.

Lake Oswego: A live band performs during the Lions Club’s annual Pancake Breakfast, which takes place in George Rogers Park and has unlimited breakfast fare.8–11 a.m., or until the food is gone. 611 S. State St., Lake Oswego, Friday, July 4; $7–$10; e-clubhouse.org/sites/lakeoswegoor.

Tigard: The second-annual drone sky show, which features an updated 250 drone display accompanied by a coordinated audio with iconic songs from the previous 60 years, is available at Cook Park along with kid-friendly diversions, food vendors, and live music. Friday, July 4, 10 p.m. At 6 p.m., gates open. (tigard-or.gov/explore-tigard/community-events/4th-of-July-celebration) Cook Family Park, 17005 S.W. 92nd Ave., Tigard.

THE COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE

A community breakfast, a fun run, a hometown parade (10 a.m.), live music starting at noon in downtown, a cornhole competition, and a fireworks show at 10 p.m. are all part of the Fort Dalles festival. Friday, July 4, at a number of places throughout the Dalles. Go to fireworksinthedalles.com to see the schedule.

Hood River: Park in one of the several parks close to the venue or at the Hood River Events Site to enjoy the performance.Around ten o’clock at night, fireworks pop. Friday, July 4th, Portway Avenue; 4th-of-July-hoodriverfireworks.com.

Every year, thousands of people attend the St. Paul Rodeo. File shot from Oregon.Meagher, Sean/The Oregonian

WILLAMETTE VALLEY

Salem: The fairgrounds in Salem are hosting Independence Day activities, which include live music during the day and a fireworks display at night. Food vendors and carnival rides are also available. Free admission, but parking is $10.3–11 p.m. Oregon State Fairgrounds, 2330 17th St. N.E., Salem, Friday, July 4, Oregon State Expo, www.oregonstateexpo.org/calendar.

Eugene: Bull riding, steer wrestling, and bronc riding are examples of professional rodeo events.Additionally, there is a carnival and live music every night.At different times Oregon Horse Center, 90751 Prairie Road, Eugene, Thursday–Saturday, July 3-6; general admission tickets start at $28; eugeneprorodeo.com.

Mount Angel:Sure, it s best known for the annual Oktoberfest in the fall, but each year the small Marion County town hosts an Independence Day street parade, followed by live entertainment on the athletic fields of JFK High School, 890 E. Marquam St.The fireworks begin at around ten o’clock. At eleven a.m., the parade begins. Mount Angel; mtangelchamber.com/events; Friday, July 4.

Molalla Buckeroo: This year’s midweek events will continue to be offered by this venerable Willamette Valley rodeo and Fourth of July celebration. Tuesday through Friday, with fireworks following the majority of the performances.At different times Tuesday-Friday, July 1-4, Molalla Buckeroo Grounds, 815 Shirley St., Molalla; tickets start at $10;molallabuckeroo.com.

St. Paul Rodeo:Oregon rodeo fans make the trek to this mid-Willamette Valley farming community for some of the best rodeo you ll see in the Pacific Northwest. Among the activities are barrel racing, bareback and bull riding, steer roping, and more. A midway with rides, delicious BBQ, and fireworks displays following evening performances are also features of this yearly celebration.At different times Rodeo arena, Main Street and Park Avenue N.E., St. Paul, Tuesday–Saturday, July 1–5, tickets starting at $26; www.stpaulrodeo.com/p/tickets.

Silverton:If just one night of fireworks isn t enough for you, join The Oregon Garden in its celebration July 3 that includes live music, food vendors, and activities for kids. Also enjoy the Art in the Garden walk, and fireworks at dusk.4 p.m. Thursday, July 3, Oregon Garden, admission $7-$14 (discounted admission offered in advance via the website; 879 W. Main St.;oregongarden.org/event/july-3rd-fireworks.

Springfield:Springfield Utility Board s Light of Liberty Celebration is canceled in 2025 due to ongoing city construction projects; detailssubutil.com/news-releases/2025-light-of-liberty.

EASTERN OREGON

Haines:The annual Haines Stampede features two days of rodeo competition as well a cowboy breakfast, vendors, a street parade through downtown Haines, and fireworks at dusk on Friday.Rodeo various times Thursday-Friday, July 3-4; 2025 admission prices have not been released.hainesstampede.com.

Hermiston:Head to Butte Park for a day of games, bounce houses, food vendors, arts and crafts, live music, and then fireworks show at dusk.3-10:30 p.m. Friday, July 4, Butte Park, 1245 N.W. Seventh St.;hermiston.gov/hermiston-live.

Pendleton:The parade starts at 10 a.m. Friday in downtown stepping off from City Hall. Then head to Roy Raley Park, 1205 S.W. Court Ave., for children s games, bike/scooter parade, races, and other activities through3 p.m. Friday, July 4; freefacebook.com/events.

Ashland hosts an old fashioned Fourth of July parade each year through downtown. File shot from Oregon.Janet Eastman

SOUTHERN OREGON

Ashland:Celebrating the Magic of Communityis the theme for the Fourth of July Parade. Parade starts at 9:30 a.m. Friday, through downtown Ashland. Then head to Litha Park for vendor booths, live music, family activities, a jet flyover, and other attractions;other events until evening Friday, July 4;ashlandchamber.com.

Central Point: BoomFest is an apt name forCentral Point s annual fireworks show, billed as the largest in the area.Fireworks are presented at dusk Friday, July 4, at the Jackson County Expo Center, 1 Peninger Road,attheexpo.com/boomfest.

CENTRAL OREGON

Bend:It s been a community tradition since 1924 to celebrate pets with a parade through downtown on July Fourth. Expect floats, costumes, bikes and trikes, and lots of fun for kids and pets alike.9:30 a.m. Friday, July 4, staging at Harmon Park, 1100 N.W. Harmon Blvd., finishing at Drake Park;bendparksandrec.org/activities/4th-of-july.

Powell Butte:Brasada Ranch near Powell Butte is packing the long weekend with fun for everyone. Enjoy equestrian events, back porch sips, live music Saturday night. Visit the website for details, preregistration (for some activities) and information on accommodations.Various hours Thursday-Sunday, July 3-6, at 16986 S.W. Brasada Ranch Road, Powell Butte;brasada.com.

Redmond:Redmond Chamber of Commerce hosts a red, white and blue parade through downtown Redmond at10 a.m. Friday, July 4, through Redmond; details:visitredmondoregon.com/event/4th-of-july.

See fireworks on the beach at Seaside on Fourth of July. Oregonian file photo.Randy L. Rasmussen/File

OREGON COAST

Astoria/Warrenton:The holiday weekend will be busy on the northern Oregon coast. On July 3 enjoy a free concert of patriotic standards of yesteryear 7 p.m. Thursday, at the Liberty Theater. The Fourth of July promises a parade, car show, barbecue and more in downtown Warrenton beginning at 3 p.m. Friday. The evening ends with fireworks at10 p.m. Friday, July 4, over the mouth of the Columbia River in Astoria. Seeoldoregon.com/4thofjulyfor details.

Lincoln City:The skies above Siletz Bay come alive with vivid colors and sparkling lights but this year it won t be traditional fireworks you ll see exploding over the ocean. Lincoln City will offer the first-ever drone light show in celebration of the Fourth of July reflecting the community s dedication to sustainability. Also enjoy live music and food vendors in the Taft District.Events noon-11 p.m. Friday, July 4, access at Southwest 51st Street, Lincoln City;explorelincolncity.com.

Seaside:The chamber of commerce estimates this is one of the largest fireworks shows on the West Coast. Parade kicks off at 1 p.m.Fireworks over the ocean about 10 p.m. Friday, July 4;seasideor.com/events.

Gleneden Beach:This annual parade features classic cars, big trucks, hot rods, marching bands, clowns, community groups, equestrian riders, and kids on decorated bikes. There will be live music at the main stage following the parade.11 a.m.-6 p.m. (parade at 1 p.m.) Friday, July 4, throughout the town of Gleneden Beach, north of Depot Bay;glenedenparade.org.

Newport and Lincoln City:The Lincoln County Fair and Old Fashioned Fourth of July celebration offers free admission to fair events, except for rodeo performances, over the holiday weekend. Rodeo performances 6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, tickets required. Also enjoy free live music, 4-H exhibits, and family entertainment. Note that the fair is being held in two venues, in two different towns.Various hours Thursday-Saturday, July 3-5, with most events being hosted at Chinook Winds Casino, 1777 N.W. 44th St. Lincoln City, 4-H events at Lincoln County Commons, 633 N.E. Third St., Newport; free admission;thelincolncountyfair.com.

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