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From festivals to parades and races to rodeos topped off with fireworks, we've got you covered for Fourth of July festivities around Portland. Here's a glance at some of the most popular happenings as we celebrate our nation's birthday, with events from June 30 to July 8. Events are free unless otherwise noted.



So round up family and friends, dust off your cowboy boots, hear some live music or take in a ball game. Hot dogs, berry pie and fireworks await.



Looking for events outside the Portland metro area? Keep scrolling. We've rounded up links from folks on the coast and other Oregon regions as well.

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FESTIVALS, RACES AND PARADES

SATURDAY, JUNE 30



Les Schwab Tires Red, White, and Blues 10K, 15K & Half Marathon Run/Walk: 7:30 a.m.-noon. Celebrate with a mostly downhill journey on tree-lined roads with views of the Tualatin River, followed by a patriotic finish party, including live music, food, beer, wine and vendor village. $65-$100. Parking at Willamette Christian Church, 3153 Brandywine Drive, West Linn. 503-292-4626 or htcraceseries.com



WEDNESDAY, JULY 4



Foot Traffic Flat 2018: The Sauvie Island event starts with a full marathon at 6:30 a.m. and includes a half marathon, 10K, 5K and kids race. Registration required; foottraffic.us/flat



Beaverton Freedom Festival: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Kick off your holiday with Uberthons' Freedomthon 5K. Enjoy a run or walk, pancake breakfast, pie eating contest, live music and more. Beaverton City Library, 12375 S.W. Fifth St. Additionally, a special concert to recognize service families runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, Southwest Washington Avenue and Southwest Seventh Street. beavertonoregon.gov



The Heroes' Challenge: Choose from a 30-mile road bike race (8:30 a.m. start), 10K run (9 a.m.), 5K fun walk/run (9:15 a.m.) and a free children's duathlon (bike then run 0.2-mile loop, 10:30 a.m.). $25 registration or $35 on race day; start and finish at Captain William Clark Park on Cottonwood Beach in Washougal, South Index and South 32nd streets. backahero.today

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Hillsboro's annual July Fourth parade (Photo by Beth Nakamura/staff)

Hillsboro Rotary 4th of July Parade: 10 a.m. For over 40 years, the Hillsboro Rotary Club has produced this annual celebration. This year's theme is "Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue." Downtown Hillsboro. hillsbororotary.org



King City Walk & Roll 4th of July Parade & Festival: Parade 9:30 a.m., festival 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Family-friendly, milelong parade from City Hall to King City Park; bounce houses, food carts, local craft vendors and live music. King City Park, Southwest Montague Way and Southwest Shakespeare Street, King City. 503-260-2140 or kccforegon.org

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Waterfront Blues Festival: Gates open at 11 a.m. Wednesday-Saturday, July 4-7. The largest celebration of blues, soul, funk and rhythm and blues west of the Mississippi returns to Portland's waterfront for the 31st year. Expect performances across four stages, food, vendors and river boat cruises. This year's featured artists include George Thorogood, The Revivalists, Beth Hart, The Mavericks, Marc Broussard, Robert Randolph & the Family Band, Ruthie Foster and The Motet. July Fourth festivities will end with a fireworks display over the Willamette. $40 four-day pass, single-day tickets $15 advance, $20 at door, 12 and under free with paid adult. Ticket sales benefit the Oregon Food Bank, though the nonprofit has stepped back from its role as organizer. Tom McCall Waterfront Park. waterfrontbluesfest.com



Cherryfest NW: Wednesday-Sunday, July 4-8. Formerly The Bite & Brew of Salem, Cherryfest NW will take place in Riverfront Park. Enjoy live entertainment, craft beer and cider, food vendors, a carnival and Fourth of July fireworks display set to begin just after dusk. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Thursday: 4-11 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Admission is free on Wednesday and Sunday, $5 Thursday, $9 Friday and Saturday, discounted tickets available online. Salem Riverfront Park, 200 Water St. N.E. cherryfestnw.com



Smith Berry Barn Berry Festival: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. This 15th annual celebration features bountiful berries, family activities and live music. Pick berries, enjoy homemade cobblers, feast on sausages and hot dogs and sip local wines. 24500 S.W. Scholls Ferry Road, Hillsboro. 503-628-2172 or smithberrybarn.com

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RODEOS

Molalla Buckeroo: Sunday-Wednesday, July 1-4. This official Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association event features bareback riding, bull riding, steer wrestling and tie-down roping, plus two parades and a Freedom 5K race. Gates open at 5 p.m. daily for most events, with rodeo competitions starting at 8 p.m., followed by fireworks and live music each evening. Events and ticket prices vary by day. 815 Shirley St. 503-829-8388 or molallabuckeroo.com

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St. Paul Rodeo: Tuesday-Saturday, July 3-7. Experience "The Nation's Greatest 4th of July Rodeo" in its 83rd year of celebrating the American cowboy and Western lifestyle. With prizes approaching $500,000 and nearly 1,000 competitors, the St. Paul Rodeo has become part of the Wrangler ProRodeo Tour. Events, schedule and ticket prices vary by day; fireworks at 10:15 nightly. 20025 Fourth St. N.E. 800-237-5920 or stpaulrodeo.com

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FIREWORKS DISPLAYS

TUESDAY, JULY 3



HILLSBORO

The Hillsboro Hops, short-season Class A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, will celebrate the holiday a day early when they host Spokane in the finale of a five-game series. Game time is 7:05 p.m.; fireworks go off immediately after the final out. Tickets are $7-$18. Ron Tonkin Field, 4460 N.E. Century Blvd. hillsborohops.com

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SILVERTON



The Oregon Garden celebrates Independence Day on Tuesday, July 3. Food vendors and bars open at 4 p.m., live music plays from 7 to 11:30 p.m. and the fireworks are set for 10 p.m. Admission before 6 p.m.: $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, $9 for students, $6 for children ages 5-11, free for children 4 and under and for Silverton residents and garden members with identification. Admission after 6 p.m. is free. Parking $5 starting at 2 p.m. Oregon Garden, 879 W. Main St. oregongarden.org

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 4

PORTLAND



Oaks Amusement Park will keep its roller skating rink open until 10:30 p.m. and its rides running until midnight, with fireworks at dusk. Gates open at 10 a.m. Admission: $3-$6, attractions sold separately. 7805 S.E. Oaks Park Way. 503-233-5777 or oakspark.com

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Blues Fest: After Robert Randolph & the Family Band perform on the Fourth of July, the first night of the Waterfront Blues Festival wraps up with a fireworks extravaganza at 10 p.m. $40 four-day pass, single-day tickets $15 advance, $20 at door, 12 and under free with paid adult. Tom McCall Waterfront Park.

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The Portland Pickles of the West Coast League host the Gresham GreyWolves at 1:05 p.m. and the Cowlitz Black Bears at 7:05 p.m., followed by fireworks. $5-$13; Lents Park - Walker Stadium, Southeast 92nd Avenue and Southeast Holgate Boulevard. 503-775-3080 or portlandpicklesbaseball.com

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CANBY

Canby's Independence Day Celebration gets underway with a pancake breakfast from 7 to 11:30 a.m. Family-friendly activities start at 9:30 a.m. and a car show and parade begin at 10 a.m. Fireworks go off at dusk. 503-266-5851 or canbyindependenceday.com

CORBETT

The Corbett Fun Fest opens with a pancake breakfast at 7 a.m., followed by a parade, contests, games and a generational queens court. Vendors open at 11 a.m., live music begins at 1 p.m. and the only fireworks show starts at 9:30 p.m. Admission: $10 plus $5 parking fee; free for children 3 and under. Corbett Grade School, 35800 E. Historic Columbia River Highway. corbettfunfest.com

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ESTACADA

Estacada Timber Festival gates open at 10 a.m. with art booths and food vendors open until 10 p.m. Timber competitions start at noon, followed by live music at 4:45 p.m. and a fireworks show at 10 p.m. Admission: $5. PGE Timber Park, 30878 N.W. Evergreen Way. estacadatimberfestival.com



FOREST GROVE



The annual Fourth of July celebration runs from 6 p.m. to midnight and features food and live music. Fireworks begin at 9:40 p.m. Admission: free, suggested donation $5 per person or $20 per family. Tom McCall Upper Elementary School, 1341 Pacific Ave. forestgrove-or.gov

KEIZER

The Hillsboro Hops hit the road to take on the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes in Northwest League action at 6:35 p.m., with fireworks following the last out of the game. Tickets are $8-$22. Volcanoes Stadium, 6700 Field of Dreams Way. volcanoesbaseball.com

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LAKE OSWEGO

The Star Spangled Parade and Celebration & Firework Spectacular begins with a parade at 10 a.m. and a celebration afterward with live music, a pie eating contest and face painting until 1:30 p.m. Fireworks will begin at approximately 9:45 p.m. and can be viewed from George Rogers Park upper ballfield or from Millennium Plaza Park. Millennium Plaza Park, 200 First St. ci.oswego.or.us/parksrec



MCMINNVILLE



Celebrate in Mac: July 4th Spectacular will take place at Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum and The Falls Event Center. Enjoy food, merchant booths, family entertainment and a DJ. Free screening of "Black Panther" at 6 p.m. Fireworks display begins at dusk. $5 parking per vehicle; $5 museum admission open 5-8 p.m. 500 N.E. Captain Michael King Smith Way. mcminnville.org



SALEM



If you're heading to Cherryfest NW to celebrate the holiday in the state capital, be sure to stick around for Salem's biggest fireworks display, beginning just after dusk. Admission is free on Wednesday and live music continues until 11 p.m. Salem Riverfront Park, 200 Water St. N.E. cherryfestnw.com

TIGARD



Organized by residents, this homegrown parade begins at 4 p.m., starting at 9255 S.W. Millen Drive. Head to Tigard High School for the Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration beginning at 6 p.m. and featuring live music, kids activities, police and fire vehicles, and concessions. Fireworks start around 9:30 p.m. 9000 S.W. Durham Road. tigard-or.gov

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VANCOUVER

End Independence Day with fireworks at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site at 10:05 p.m. Pack a snack (no alcohol) and a blanket or lawn chair. Gates open at 8 a.m. but suggested arrival time is after 6 p.m. Pearson Airfield at Fort Vancouver, 101 E. Reserve St. thehistorictrust.org



WEST LINN



Enjoy patriotic speeches, games, live music, food and fireworks at dusk at the Star Spangled 4th of July Celebration from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at Willamette Park. 1100 12th St. wlfcoevents.weebly.com

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OREGON COAST

From Alsea Bay to Yachats, see where Oregon coast communities are celebrating, with festivals, fireworks and more, courtesy of Oregon Coast Today.



CENTRAL OREGON

Visit Central Oregon rounds up the holiday happenings in Bend, Sunriver and Redmond.

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EASTERN OREGON

Baker County Tourism has the details on Haines Days, Halfway and Huntington celebrations

EUGENE/SPRINGFIELD

KVAL found the celebrations for Eugene, Springfield and more.

SOUTHERN OREGON

What to Do in Southern Oregon has ideas for Ashland, Bandon and many more destinations.

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FIREWORKS SAFETY

Fireworks are synonymous with the Fourth of July. But it's illegal to light them without a permit in Oregon, and scofflaws can face hefty fines.



Here's how Oregonians can have a (safe and legal) blast on America's birthday