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This year's immersive and inclusive summer festival will feature performances on two stages in downtown Portland's beautiful waterfront, plus Oregon’s largest fireworks show. It’s a can’t-miss Fourth of July weekend! The Waterfront Blues Festival will once again produce Downtown Portland’s only sanctioned July 4th fireworks show – one of the most epic July 4th displays in the country with fireworks launched from a barge on the Willamette River set to a custom choreographed soundtrack. The two-day festival at Tom McCall Waterfront Park in downtown Portland begins on the Fourth of July and runs through Saturday, July 5. The full schedule can be viewed below. 🎸 Blues on the water One of Portland's biggest downtown events of the year — the Waterfront Blues Festival — returns the weekend of July 4 for two days of music on the banks of the Willamette. Discover the best spots for 4th of July fireworks in Portland, Oregon for 2025, from the Waterfront Blues Festival downtown to family celebrations in Oaks Park, Mt. Tabor, Tigard, and beyond. The 4-day festival hosts over 100+ musical performances on 4 unique stages across 8 acres along Downtown Portland's waterfront. Grab your tickets while you can for the ultimate 4th of July celebration! Every Fourth of July weekend, the Waterfront Blues Festival takes over downtown Portland’s Waterfront Park with eclectic headliners and local musicians. The 38th Waterfront Blues Festival will once again combine world-class blues music, the incomparable Portland waterfront and fireworks on Friday and Saturday, July 4-5, 2025. Photo by Jason Quigley. Portland’s most iconic summer celebration is back, and it’s bigger and more soulful than ever. The 38th Annual Waterfront Blues Festival is taking over Tom McCall Waterfront Park on Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5, and you’re invited to join the music, the magic, and the memories. Are you ready for the 38th Waterfront Blues Festival? Summer is here, and this Fourth of July weekend is going to be an absolute blast! To make sure your festival experience is top-notch, here are instructions to help you prepare. The Waterfront Blues Festival is peak Portland summer – a four-day weekend festival over the Fourth of July featuring music, food and fireworks in downtown Portland. The festival, known as downtown Portland's largest and longest-running music event, will feature more than 30 musical acts over two days. This immersive and inclusive summer festival features 100+ performances on 4 stages across 8 acres of downtown Portland’s beautiful waterfront, plus a huge dance floor, dedicated family areas, a marketplace of local vendors, ‘Blues Cruises’ on the Willamette River, and Oregon’s largest fireworks show for a can’t-miss Fourth of July In the height of summer are some of Portland’s biggest events, festivals and things to do. Head to Waterfront Park for several of the city’s annual celebrations, like Portland Pride and the Waterfront Blues Festival. Outdoor music continues under the St. Johns Bridge for the Cathedral Park Jazz Festival. Read on for some of our favorite July events and offerings, or check out our full Whether July makes you think of hot dogs and fireworks, air-conditioned movie theaters, outdoor concerts and performances, or ice-cold beverages, you'll find tons of things to do this month that will allow you to soak up that coveted Portland sunshine now that summer is in full effect. As we do every month, we've compiled the biggest events you need to know about, from Project Pabst to Celebrate the Fourth of July with us and downtown Portland’s only large-scale fireworks display! We’re thrilled to return to our annual tradition of a sensational fireworks display over the mighty waters of the Willamette River. What to Do In Portland (July 2-8, 2025) This year’s Waterfront Blues Festival is a two-day celebration on the Willamette. Leave the blues to the musicians — skip the hassle, save money and take TriMet to the Waterfront Blues Festival, July 4-5. Kick Off with the Waterfront Blues Festival If you’re looking for the ultimate July 4th experience, head straight to the Waterfront Blues Festival. This iconic event takes over Tom McCall Waterfront Park, drawing thousands of music lovers for a multi-day celebration of blues, soul, and rock ‘n’ roll. But it’s more than just music — it’s the best seat in town for Portland’s famous The Waterfront Blues Festival takes place at the gorgeous Tom McCall Waterfront Park, and features four stages among eight acres of the park. Mark your calendars for Friday, July 4 – Saturday, July 5, 2025 to come relax on the banks of the Willamette River and enjoy the music with us!
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