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22 likes, 1 comments - cityofwestbendwi on June 26, 2025: "West Bend's Independence Day celebration will take place on Friday, July 4! The day kicks off with the Fourth of July Family Parade at 9:30, followed by entertainment in Regner Park throughout the afternoon, and the Horicon Bank Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. in Riverside Park!". July 4th Pet Parade in Bend A community tradition since 1924, the Bend Pet Parade is one of the most unique and beloved Independence Day events in Central Oregon. Each year, thousands of locals and visitors come out to celebrate this lighthearted and quirky tradition—costumes, pets of all kinds, and lots of Bend spirit. When & Where: Date: Friday, July 4, 2025 Parade Lineup: 8:30 a.m. Parade Big Bend’s big celebration is the weekend after the Fourth of July. Big Bend’s Rumble by the River Truck and Tractor Pull is set for Friday and Saturday, July 11-12 at Big Bend Village Park on Riverside Drive in Big Bend. Celebrate America with Independence Day in West Bend. The day is full of activities and celebrations for free family fun. See the full list below! 9 a.m. - Pickleball Tournament (Regner Park Tennis Courts) 9:30 a.m. - Parade (Downtown) 10 a.m. - Food, Free Kids' Root Beer Floats, and Family Activities, sponsored by West Bend 9:30 a.m. – Parade (Badger Middle School to Regner Park) 11 a.m. – West Bend Kiwanis Duck Derby (Regner Park Tennis Courts) 1 p.m. – Sand Castle Building Contest (Regner Park Beach) 7 p.m. – Food, DJ, and Dancing (Riverside Park baseball diamond) 9:45 p.m. – Horicon Bank Fireworks (Riverside Park) WEST BEND — The city will be holding its annual Fourth of July festivities on July 4, which will feature a day filled with activities for the whole family. In partnership with the City of Bend, the July 4th Pet Parade is a community tradition since 1924. The parade was canceled in 1943 due to World War II and in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic. Parade Lineup: 8:30 a.m. ★ Parade: 9:30 a.m. – new start time for 2025! Parade in costume with your pet or stuffed animal on pulled wagons, bikes or trikes or watch all the action on the parade route 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. 4TH OF JULY FAMILY PARADE PARTICIPATION INFORMATION AND GUIDELINES The 4th of July Parade will kick of our community’s holiday festivities on July 4 at 9:30 a.m. everyone is encouraged to participate. No preregistration is required, however, since this is a volunteer-run event, participants a Independence Day Parade & Fireworks 11 a.m. Parade, Starting at Nappanee Elementary School, West on Centennial Street to SR 19, South on SR 19 to Lincoln Street, West on Lincoln Street to City Hall Check for more information here. WEST BEND PARADE: Friday, July 4, at 9:30 a.m. ACTIVITIES: Following the parade is the duck derby with food, dancing and a DJ at Riverside Park Diamond at Join us at the West Bend 4th of July Parade! Meet: Parade staging area on Main Street in front of Badger MS (727 S 6th Ave, West Bend, WI 53095). Time: 8am to start to decorate (Parade starts at 9:30am sharp) What to bring: Things to decorate your bike, wagon, scooter, stroller, etc. (Red, White and Blue) What to wear: An OCS shirt Looking for 2025 4th of July parades near you? From iconic city celebrations to charming small-town parades, this guide highlights the best ways to enjoy patriotic floats, marching bands, and community spirit this Independence Day. Independence Day Fireworks happening at Riverside Park, 707 E Kilbourn Ave, West Bend, WI 53095-4125, United States,West Bend, Wisconsin on Fri, 04 Jul, 2025 at 09:00 pm • LaPorte — 79th Annual LaPorte 4th of July Parade, hosted by The Kiwanis Club of LaPorte, will begin at 10 a.m. CT July 4. The parade route runs approximately two miles from east to west along Lincolnway. West Bend Fourth of July Celebration Downtown/Various Locations West Bend, IA 50597 Status: Updated 6/17/2025 Explore 4th of July Weekend 2025 events & things to do in West Bend, Wisconsin. Spend the Independence day with family with Fourth of July Parade in West Bend, Wisconsin. Here is list of 4th July events and parties you can attend near West Bend, Wisconsin. 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 Beginning at 9:30 a.m., the parade will set off from Badger Middle School, 727 S. 6th Avenue, and continue north on Main Street to Veterans Avenue. The parade will then continue north on
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