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Armchair photo tours: Vancouver’s Fireworks Spectacular in Vancouver, Washington

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Photos by Cheryl Landes Vancouver's Fireworks Spectacular has been cancelled this year due to COVID-19, so to celebrate Independence Day today, I'm posting photos from last year's fireworks show. When we can celebrate in person, I volunteer at this event at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. I miss not being there this year and … Continue reading Armchair photo tours: Vancouver’s Fireworks Spectacular in Vancouver, Washington

On Independence Day weekend 2020, the Waterfront Blues Festival is coming to you on air and in Portland neighborhoods

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Trombone Shorty on stage at a previous Waterfront Blues Festival in Portland, Oregon Photos by Cheryl Landes The 2020 Waterfront Blues Festival in downtown Portland, Oregon, cancelled because of COVID-19, but that hasn't stopped the organizers and partner organizations from the Portland metro area from keeping the music alive. There are three ways to join … Continue reading On Independence Day weekend 2020, the Waterfront Blues Festival is coming to you on air and in Portland neighborhoods

Vancouver’s Fireworks Spectacular cancelled in 2020

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Fireworks at a previous Vancouver's Fireworks Spectacular at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site in Vancouver, Washington (photo by Cheryl Landes) The Historic Trust has cancelled the 2020 Vancouver's Fireworks Spectacular at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. "Due to the current Coronavirus pandemic, the organization wants to be responsible and ensure the safety and … Continue reading Vancouver’s Fireworks Spectacular cancelled in 2020

2020 Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular moves to the airwaves and cyberspace

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The Boston Pops perform at a previous Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular. (photo credit: Boston Symphony Orchestra) In Boston, no July 4 celebration is complete without the Boston Pops' annual concert at the Hatch Shell and colorful fireworks bursting above the Charles River. Sadly, this year's event is cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. But all … Continue reading 2020 Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular moves to the airwaves and cyberspace

A new fireworks show arrives at the Clark County Fairgrounds July 4

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Featured image credit: Clark County Fourth at the Fairgrounds A new fireworks show to celebrate Independence Day is coming to the Clark County Fairgrounds in Ridgefield, Washington. The gates open at 5 p.m. on July 4. Activities before the fireworks show include a battle of the bands, a beer garden for ages 21 and older, … Continue reading A new fireworks show arrives at the Clark County Fairgrounds July 4

Vancouver’s Fireworks Spectacular a simply spectacular Independence Day celebration

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Photos by Cheryl Landes On July 4 at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site in Vancouver, Washington, the fireworks burst in spectacular displays at this 56th annual event. Some look like giant bouquets of flowers, while others spin and twist in the dark sky. Others shoot up like giant sparklers and pop at the ends. And … Continue reading Vancouver’s Fireworks Spectacular a simply spectacular Independence Day celebration