July Fourth 2013; Fireworks, Rodeos, Blue's Music & Festivals Galore

		Celebrating America There's something for everyone this July 4th!

Fort Vancouver: Enjoy live music, games, a parade, food available for purchase and more. Fireworks are launched from Pearson Airfield. No personal fireworks allowed on the grounds. Gates open 8 a.m. Thu, July 4; entertainment starts at noon; fireworks launch at 10:05 p.m. 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Thursday. Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, 1001 E. Fifth St., Vancouver; $5 advance, $7 at gate, ages 12 and younger free; fortvan.org/fourth

Pepsi Fourth of July Fireworks: Annual 4th of July Celebration. Gates open at 10:00 am, rides start at 12:00 pm. All picnic spaces are first come first serve. Gate fees are $5.00 for 16 and over, $2.00 for 15 and younger, and $3.00 for seniors 62 and up. All personal fireworks and alcohol are prohibited (bags and coolers will be checked). Ride bracelets expire at 12:00 am. Live entertainment on the Comcast Stage throughout the day. Fireworks begin at dusk. Oaks Park (east end of the Sellwood Bridge), 7805 S.E. Oaks Park Way; gate fee $2-$5; oakspark.com or 503-233-5777

St. Paul Rodeo: Rodeo action followed by fireworks each night. Outside the arena, there's a family carnival with rides and games, art shows and vendors. Various times for rodeo performances Tuesday, July 2 thru Saturday, July 6; carnival opens 11 a.m. daily, St. Paul; tickets start at $12; 800-237-5920 or stpaulrodeo.com

Molalla Buckeroo: Rodeo competition, a carnival, barbecue, live music, dancing and fireworks (nightly following rodeo). Various times Wednesday-Saturday, see website. Molalla Buckeroo Grounds, 815 Shirley St., Molalla; $13-$15; molallabuckeroo.com or 503-829-8388

Waterfront Blues Festival: Fireworks 10 p.m. Thursday, Waterfront Park; waterfrontbluesfest.com; viewing is free from various downtown locations.