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Enjoy cheap and free Portland 4th of July fireworks and celebrations with a whole day of fun activities, games, live music and entertainment. There are so many opportunities to celebrate the 4th of July in our area! Looking for fireworks and other community celebrations? Check out our updated list of local happenings around the Portland area. Outside of Portland's permitted fireworks displays, there are still plenty of ways to spend the Fourth of July. From silent discos to cookouts, here are your options for this Thursday. The annual Independence Day celebrations in Portland offer an array of great activities and events. Thousands of Portland residents and guests flock downtown to the Waterfront Blues Festival. But many families opt to get out of the city to enjoy local celebrations in St. Paul, Fort Vancouver, Beaverton and Hood River. Find every Oregon July 4th celebration for 2025, from Portland's Waterfront Blues Festival to innovative drone shows, traditional rodeos, and coastal fireworks across the state. Portland celebrates everything American including fun, family and, of course, fireworks all packed into one weekend with these Fourth of July events. Fourth of July Fourth of July Fireworks in Portland and Beyond Leave the explosives to the pros. From the waterfront to Oaks Park, Astoria to Hood River, here’s where to enjoy some spectacular displays. 4727 SE 92nd Avenue, Portland. Portland Pickles website Fourth of July 2025: Parades Eastmoreland July 4th Parade From 11am to 1pm on Friday, July 4, spend time in Eastmoreland for the 31st Annual July 4th Parade. At 11am there will be a group sing of the national anthem, and then the walk down the length of Reed College Place starts. July 4-7, Tom McCall Waterfront Park. 4-day pass $150, 1-day pass $50. Kids 12 and younger free. 🍻 The Portland Craft Beer Festival wakes South Waterfront from its nap so you can sample the most imaginative beers of the region. Noon-10pm, through Saturday, Elizabeth Caruthers Park. $40 in advance, $50 at the gate. Salem - On the 4th head over to the Oregon State Fairgrounds for the 4th of July Spectacular. Fun events start at 3 PM, like the demolition derby and the kids Bounce N' Battle fun zone. 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. The Fourth of July falls on a Friday this year, giving Oregonians a full holiday weekend to enjoy fireworks, live music, parades, and a wide range of family-friendly events across the state. Whether you plan to celebrate along the coast, in the high desert, or right in the heart of Portland, there’s no shortage of Independence Day fun happening in Oregon this year. Here’s a region-by Portland 2024 July 4th Events: Fireworks, Celebrations, Parades & More! As always, we have a large list of Portland July 4th weekend events including BBQs, parties, dinners & More! In 2024, July 4 falls on a Thursday so there will be many celebrations all weekend. And a reminder that the city of Portland has banned fireworks. Discover the best 4th of July 2025 events across Oregon, from parades and festivals to fireworks and drone shows. Find family-friendly celebrations happening statewide. Personal fireworks may be prohibited in the City of Portland, but there are still ways to catch a show in the area. The following places are hosting fireworks displays, drone shows or laser shows Oregon is preparing for a packed Independence Day celebration with fireworks shows, parades, festivals, and family-friendly activities planned from the coast to the valley and beyond. Here’s a comprehensive guide to where and when you can enjoy fireworks displays and other celebrations across Oregon this July 4th. Oregon Coast Fireworks Shows Astoria Fireworks Show Date: July 4 Time: Dusk 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. Oregonians will soon be celebrating the Fourth of July with festivals, parades, and, of course, fireworks. Here's a roundup of events happening. July in Portland is a busy time, with a variety of live music, beer fests and film events to take in. Check out this list of metro and regional events celebrating 2025's Fourth of July.
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