Sparks Will Fly As We Celebrate Our Nation's Birthday!
Fireworks
July 4, 2016
Best Fourth of July fireworks
- Waterfront Blues Festival - Downtown Portland. (See above.)
- Oaks Park - 2 miles south of Portland.
- Fort Vancouver - 10 miles north of Portland. (See below.)
- Corbett Fun Fest - 22 miles east of Portland.
- St. Paul - 30 miles SW of Portland. (See above.)
St Paul Rodeo
July 1-4, 2016
30 miles SW of Portland
Watch fearless cowboys and cowgirls ride bucking broncos, rope and wrestle steers, and even ride bulls at the St. Paul Rodeo. Also enjoy a barbecue, carnival, art show, and nightly fireworks. Schedule.
Mollalla Buckaroos Rodeo
July 1-4, 2016
30 miles SSE of Portland
Molalla Buckeroo: Rodeo competition, a carnival, barbecue, live music, dancing and fireworks (nightly following rodeo). Various times Wednesday-Saturday. Visit molallabuckeroo.com for schedule. Molalla Buckeroo Grounds, 815 Shirley St, Molalla; $8-$17; or 503-829-8388
Waterfront Blues Festival
July 1 - 4, 2016
Portland Waterfront
Waterfront Blues Festival features over 75 performers on four stages, plus fireworks on July 4th, at Tom McCall Waterfront Park on the Willamette River. Visit their website for schedule and details.
Fourth of July at the Fort
July 4, 2016, All day!
10 miles north of Portland
Independence Day At Fort Vancouver includes music and activities at noon and fireworks at 10:05 p.m. Bring a blanket or lawn chair.
