The Boston Pops perform at a previous Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular. (photo credit: Boston Symphony Orchestra) Earlier this year, it wasn't certain whether the July 4th Spectacular would be held in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A virtual version was held last year. But this year, there's a live event with activities on opposite … Continue reading An update on the Boston Pops July 4th Spectacular: It’s happening!
Fireworks over the Columbia River in St. Helens, Oregon (photo by Cheryl Landes) Let Freedom Bells Ring celebrates the 245th birthday of the United States in St. Helens, Oregon. The day's events start Sunday, July 4, at 1:30 p.m. at the Columbia County Courthouse Plaza, 230 Strand Street, and ends with a fireworks show over … Continue reading Let Freedom Bells Ring celebration July 4 in St. Helens, Oregon
Get ready for a full day of festivities at the Fort Dalles Fourth celebration in The Dalles, Oregon. The fun starts with an early morning run and ends late evening with fireworks. Here's the schedule: 7 a.m.—Rocket Run at the Bargeway Pub, 1535 Bargeway Road8 a.m.—Community Breakfast at the Bargeway Pub9 a.m.—Community Yoga at the … Continue reading The Fort Dalles Fourth celebration is on in The Dalles, Oregon
An F-15 in flight (image by oxonimages from Pixabay) If you're in Southwestern Washington or Oregon on Sunday, July 4. You might see some F-15 jets fly overhead. That's because the Portland wing of the Air National Guard have scheduled flyovers of community events to celebrate Independence Day. They're conducting the flyovers in the following … Continue reading Air National Guard flyovers celebrate July 4 in Oregon, Southwest Washington
A classic tractor in a parade in Harrisburg, Oregon (photo credit: Harrisburg July 4th Celebration - Oregon) What is a reverse July 4th parade? It's where the residents and businesses decorate their homes, build a float in their yard, or display a classic car or tractor. The possibilities for creativty are endless! These festive homes … Continue reading Reverse parade on July 4 in Harrisburg, Oregon
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay The 4th of July Celebration in Ridgefield, Washington, will be a full day packed with a variety of activities for the entire family. Starting at 8 a.m., the fun run and a pet and kid pre-parade begin. After that, there's a classic car cruise-in, street dancing, and a pie-eating … Continue reading Ridgefield replaces fireworks with laser light show for its 2021 4th of July celebration
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay On Thursday, July 1, the Go Fourth Festival kicks off in Longview, Washington, with an evening fun run. The next three days are full of activities for the entire family: pancake breakfasts sponsored by the Lion's Club, a kids fest, live music, food vendors, golf, carnival, parade, and more. … Continue reading Go Fourth Festival July 1-4 in Longview, Washington
The 2021 Bay Area Fireworks Extravaganza in Coos Bay, Oregon, is moving to a new location. The display will be at the entrance to the Marshfield Channel, across from the Coos Historical Museum at 1210 North Front Street. The 20-minute show will be visible along the Coos Bay Boardwalk and U.S. Highway 101 into Coos … Continue reading 2021 fireworks show in Coos Bay moves to new location
Photo credit: Explore Lincoln City The 2021 July 4 celebration in Lincoln City, Oregon, features a parade and fireworks display. The boat parade starts at 7 p.m. at Devils Lake on Sunday, July 4. Then at dusk, the fireworks display begins over Siletz Bay in the Historic Taft District. Parking will be allowed on public … Continue reading Lincoln City’s July 4 celebration includes parade, fireworks
Image by jimo663 via Pixabay The St. Paul Rodeo returns after a year's postponement from the coronavirus pandemic. Bronc and bull riders, along with other rodeo athletes, will perform nightly Wednesday, June 30-Sunday, July 4. Fireworks end the rodeo each night. Other activities include food booths, a carnival, and the Main Street Parade on July … Continue reading The St. Paul Rodeo is back June 30-July 4
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