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Haven't figured out how you're going to celebrate Independence Day this weekend? Here are just some of the numerous places to see fireworks Saturday around the Pacific Northwest:
Waterfront Blues Festival & Fireworks Show: This annual event, owned by the Oregon Food Bank, features live music on four stages and a live fireworks show. Admission is a $10 donation to Oregon Food Bank. Concerts begin at 11:30 a.m.; fireworks begin at 10:10 p.m.
TD's Pop Up Presents: The High Life: TD's Pop Up is hosting an evening of champagne, beer, local DJs and food at Three Degrees at RiverPlace Hotel, 1510 SW Harbor Way. The event begins at 7 p.m., and attendees will have an exclusive view of Portland's fireworks. Admission is $50.
Oaks Park Fireworks Spectacular: Watch fireworks, play a round of min golf, or hit up the skating rink at Oaks Amusement Park. Gates open at 10 a.m., fireworks begin at dusk. Admission is $5 for adults 16-61, $2 for children 15 and under and $3 for adults 62 and older.
Tigard's Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration: This family-friendly event features live music, kid's games and fireworks. Admission is free. Gates open at 6 p.m., fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.
Estacada Timber Festival: The annual celebration of all things timber includes an afternoon of timber-related events, an evening of live music and, of course, fireworks. Admission for children ages 8 and under is free, tickets are $5 for all persons age 9 and older.
PDX Portland also recommends the following vantage points from around the city if you want to see Portland's fireworks:
- Hawthorne Bridge
- Inner SE Morrison
- Mount Tabor
- Rose Test Gardens
- Top of PSU parking garage on 6th and Harrison streets
- Portland City Grille
- NE Marine Drive docks
- Sellwood Park
- The West Hills has many spots near OHSU
Also of note: Parking meters will be free on Saturday, July 4, in Portland.
Fort Vancouver July 4th Celebration: Vancouver's annual Fourth of July celebration features a fireworks show synchronized to music. Admission is $7 at the gate; kids 12 and under get in free.
Ridgefield's 4th of July Celebration: Ridgefield's celebration of America's independence features a parade, free outdoor entertainment and fireworks. Admission is free. Fireworks begin at 10 p.m.
Independence Day Celebration in Salem: Celebrate the Fourth of July in Salem with a whole day of family-friendly events starting at 4 p.m. Fireworks over the Willamette River begin at 10:15 p.m. Admission is free.
Salem-Keizer Volcanoes 8th Annual Patriotic Tribute: Catch a baseball game and stay for a celebration of American independence Saturday as the Volcanoes host the Tri-City Dust Devils. The game starts at 6:35 p.m. with fireworks afterward. Admission prices vary.
Freedom Festival Fireworks at Alton Baker Park: Spend time at the Art and Vineyard Festival during the day, and enjoy fireworks at dusk. General admission is $9; $1 for children ages 6-11; children under 6 get in free.
Eugene Pro Rodeo and 4th of July Celebration: Gates open at 4 p.m. with fireworks scheduled to begin at 9:50 p.m. Admission prices vary.
Light of Liberty Festival: Featuring food, live music and fireworks, tickets to the event are $7 at the gate.
OREGON COAST:
Fireworks in Astoria: Downtown Astoria's annual fireworks display is free to attend.
Manzanita Parade and Fireworks Display: A community parade weaves its way through downtown Manzanita beginning at 1 p.m. A fireworks display on the beach begins at 10 p.m. Admission is free.
Fireworks over Yaquina Bay: One of the largest fireworks displays on the central Oregon coast begins at dusk. Admission is free.
Yachats la de da Parade Fireworks Show: The 20th annual Yachats la de da Parade features an all-day live music and food festival in downtown Yachats. Fireworks over Yachats Bay begin at sundown. Admission is free.
Burns' Fourth of July Parade, Hot Dog Feed & Fireworks: The town of Burns' annual Independence Day celebration features a parade through downtown, a hot dog eating contest and fireworks. The festivities begin at 10 a.m. and admission is free.
Huntington 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks: The folks of Malheur County are joining forces to throw one big Fourth of July celebration. Admission is free.
Boardman Thunder 4th of July Celebration: Boardman's Fourth of July celebration starts with a fun run in the morning and ends with fireworks over the Columbia River. Admission is free.
Condon's Fabulous Fourth of July: A parade, breakfast in the park, tricycle races, games and fireworks mark Condon's celebration. Admission is free.
Haines Days 4th of July Celebration: The annual Fourth of July celebration in Haines features BBQ, live music, a parade and fireworks. Admission is free.
Halfway 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks: Along the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway, Halway's annual Fourth of July celebration features a pie auction, parade live music and it all wraps up with a fireworks display set against the stunning backdrop of the Wallowa Mountains. Admission is free.
Le Grande Community Fireworks Show: The party starts at Community Stadium on Eastern Oregon University's campus at 7 p.m. Fireworks are expected to begin around 10 p.m. Admission is free.
Shake Wallowa Lake Fireworks: Enjoy an evening of fireworks over the Wallowa Lake near Joseph. Admission is free.