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Fourth of July in Bend is all about small-town charm, outdoor fun, and community celebrations. Whether you’re looking for parades, festivals, live music, outdoor adventures, or a great spot to watch fireworks, Bend has you covered. Here's how to make the most of Independence Day in Central Oregon. Bend, Ore. – (June 26, 2025) – Bend Park and Recreation District’s July 4th Pet Parade is a community tradition since 1924 and is an annual tradition to mark the Independence Day holiday. 🎉 Bend Summer Festival 2025 🎨🎶🍔 July 11–13 | Downtown Bend | FREE Celebrate Summer Together! Get ready for three days of music, art, food, and family fun in the heart of downtown Bend! The Bend Summer Festival is back with a full weekend of creative energy, local flavor, and vibrant community vibes. 🎶 Live Music All Weekend Long Celebrate summer together at Bend's Summer Festival. Downtown Bend’s celebration of the arts, culture and community July 12 & Sunday July 13 Grab a reusable A Festival organized by Lay It Out Events. This Oregon Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 35 food booths. There will be 4 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 4pm-10pm; Sat 11am-10pm; Sun 11am-5pm. Celebrate the 4th of July in Bend, Oregon with parades, fireworks, family fun, and outdoor adventures. See what’s happening this Independence Day! Bend Summer Festival, July 11-13. July 31 – August 4. Central Oregon’s biggest annual event is back for its 104th year, bringing five days of classic fair fun Bend Park and Recreation has organized and produced the Pet Parade since 1949, when time Park and Recreation was part of the city. In 2014, the Pet Parade was designated as an Oregon Heritage Tradition by the Oregon Heritage Commission. Today’s Pet Parade features an estimated 8,000+ participants and spectators. FairWell Festival will be presented at Deschutes County Fairgrounds, in Redmond, Oregon on July 18-19, 2025. Stay connected for upcoming announcements, artist news, giveaways, and more! Explore Bend's vibrant event scene with our comprehensive calendar. Find festivals, concerts, and local happenings in Bend, Oregon. Celebrate community, sunshine and classic Bend traditions this Independence Day! The Fourth of July in Bend is a celebration of everything that makes this town special: community traditions, riverside adventures, patriotic joy and a whole lot of local flavor. Over the years my family and I have celebrated the 4 th of July in many cities and in many waysand I can whole heartedly say that 4 th of July in Bend is the best of them all. It is the perfect balance of American pride, beautiful small town appeal and tons of events for the whole family. God Bless the U.S.A.and Bend!! Oregon State Fair 4th of July Spectacular. Date: July 4, 2025; Location: Oregon State Fairgrounds, Salem; Time: 4:00 PM; Event Website; The official state celebration features headliner Lil Jon with Ying Yang Twins at 8:00 PM, 14 carnival rides, and a free 20-minute fireworks finale at 10:00 PM. This holiday weekend the Rusty Frets, a reggae band based in Bend, will play on Friday, July 4 from 5-8pm. I spoke with Darcy Erickson, bassist and leader of this group of stellar local musicians. I spoke with Darcy Erickson, bassist and leader of this group of stellar local musicians. 4th of July Pet Parade July 4, 10AM Harmon Park to Drake Park More Info: Join us for the beloved 4th of July Pet Parade, a cherished Bend tradition since 1924! The festivities kick off at 10 AM, with lineup starting at 9 AM. On July 4, enjoy a morning fun run, bike decorating and parade, flag ceremony, BBQ picnic, and live music on the Lakeside Lawn. Kids of all ages love the splash of dunk tank, slip ‘n slide, and lawn games. Find out the full schedule for all of Bend's 4th of July festivities including local parades, fireworks and fun activities to do in Bend on the Fourth in 2025. A popular annual tradition continues in downtown Bend with the July 4 Pet Parade. It started in 1924 with only three cancellations for World War II and the Covid-19 pandemic. Pet owners are encouraged to dress their furry friends in patriotic costumes to walk a loop starting at Harmon Park. The The two-day festival kicks off at noon on July 3 and 9 a.m. July 4 in Main Street Park. July 3 will include vendors, lawn games, live music and more, and will run until 8 p.m. Celebrate Independence Day all weekend long with Fourth of July events all over Central Oregon. Enjoy Redmond’s parade, compete in Prineville’s four-leg Splash-N-Dash, watch Bend’s fireworks
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