Looking for where to celebrate Independence Day? Here's our guide to enjoying the 4th of July in the West Portland-Lake Oswego (and surrounding areas):
1. Downtown Portland – Waterfront Blues Festival & Fireworks
- Festival runs July 4 - 5 at Waterfront Park.
- July 4th at 10pm: Portland’s largest public fireworks show, launched from a barge on the Willamette River.
- Fireworks viewing spots: Waterfront park lawns & pathways, Hawthorne Bridge Walkway, Tilikum Crossing, Eastbank Esplanade.
2. Oaks Amusement Park – Fun & Fireworks
- Rides operate Noon - Midnight on July 4th.
- July 4th at 10pm: Fireworks show over the park.
3. Eastmoreland – Neighborhood Parade
- July 4th at 11am: Annual community parade through the Eastmoreland neighborhood in SE Portland.
4. Lake Oswego – Star Spangled Celebration
- Celebration runs July 3 - 4 in Lake Oswego.
- July 3 at 7pm: Millennium Concert Band at Millennium Plaza Park.
- July 4 at 10am: Star Spangled Parade along A Avenue.
- July 4 at 8pm: Celebration in Foothills Park with live music from Hit Explosion and a laser light show around 10:15 PM.
5. Wilsonville – Light Show & Concert
- July 4 at 8pm: Festivities at Town Center Park begin with a laser light show, followed by fireworks. Live music by Tiffany Bird.
