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Good morning, South Metro. Well, America is turning 250. And has there ever been a time when people had stronger opinions about where our country is, where it’s headed, and what it all means? We don’t do politics here at South Metro Weekly, and we’re not starting today. But I will say this: even with all our challenges, there still isn’t another country where I’d rather live. God bless America, y’all.
In today’s South Metro Weekly:
It’s all about what to do this weekend to celebrate America!
Fireworks shows in the South Metro and beyond!
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🎈 = family friendly events
🎵 = includes live music
💲 = cost required
Lake Oswego
Friday
🎈 🎵 Millennium Concert Band | Millennium Plaza Park | 7:00 PM
Start the holiday early with a patriotic concert from Lake Oswego’s own Millennium Concert Band. The evening includes military and marching favorites, a Presentation of Colors by the Lake Oswego Honor Guard, and a tribute to those who served.
Saturday
🎈 💲 77th Annual 4th of July Pancake Breakfast | George Rogers Park | 7:00 AM
Carb up for the Fourth with the Lake Oswego Lions Club’s 77th annual pancake breakfast at George Rogers Park. The morning includes all-you-can-eat pancakes and sausage, coffee, milk and orange juice, plus live patriotic and Americana music from Rae Gordon. Breakfast is $12, or $7 for kids under 12, with proceeds supporting Lions sight and hearing services.
🎈 🎵 July 4th Parade & Celebration | Millennium Plaza Park | 10:00 AM
Lake Oswego’s Fourth of July celebration begins with the annual Star-Spangled Parade, winding down A Avenue to Millennium Plaza Park. After the parade, stick around for music, carnival games, a dunk tank, food vendors, face painting, a pie-eating contest and plenty of red, white and blue family fun.
🎈 🎵 July 4th Star Spangled Concert | Foothills Park | 7:00 PM
Lake Oswego wraps up the Fourth with music, food trucks and summer fun along the Willamette River. Dancehall Days will provide the soundtrack, so bring a blanket or low lawn chair. Note: this event does not include fireworks or a laser light show.
Dancehall Days
Sunday
🎈 Ski & Wakeboard Extravaganza | Lakewood Bay | 10:00 AM
Lake Oswego Corporation hosts a day of waterskiing on Lakewood Bay, with local riders competing and performing from morning into the afternoon. The public can view the show from Headlee Walkway, Sundeleaf Plaza and the Millennium Park access point. Watching from a paddleboard or kayak? Stay between the buoys and the shore.
🎈 Portland Water Spectacular | Lakewood Bay | 5:00 PM
A Fourth of July weekend tradition returns to Oswego Lake, as Portland Water Spectacular brings its red, white and blue waterski show to Lake Oswego. Watch from Sundeleaf Plaza as skiers perform pyramids, barefoot skiing, swivel skiing and other stunts in one of the more unique holiday events you’ll find anywhere in the South Metro.
Wilsonville
Saturday
🎈 🎵 July 4th Concert & Laser Light Show | Town Center Park | 8:00 PM
Wilsonville celebrates the Fourth with live music from Soul Proof followed by a laser light show at Town Center Park. Bring a lawn chair, settle in for the evening, and help celebrate America’s 250th birthday.
West Linn
Saturday
💲 🎵 4th of July Concert | Tumwater Vineyard | Noon
Celebrate the Fourth with live music on the lawn featuring Matt Brown. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and sun hats, then settle in for a relaxed summer afternoon with wine, beer and food available for purchase.
Sherwood
Friday
💲 Starry Night America | STAR Society | 6:30 PM
Celebrate America’s birthday with a paint night twist, as Vine Gogh leads guests step-by-step through a whimsical “Starry Night” take on the American flag. No experience is needed, and snacks and drinks will be available for purchase. Ages 18+.
Saturday
🎈 Red, White & Blue Day @ Cars & Coffee | Langer’s Entertainment | 8:00 AM
Portland Cars & Coffee goes patriotic for the Fourth, filling the featured lot with rows of red, white and blue cars at Langer’s. Featured spots go quickly, but there will be plenty of room for cars of all colors — and plenty to see for anyone who just wants to wander, admire, and pretend they don’t need another project vehicle.
🎈 Woodhaven Kids Bike Parade | Sherwood Regional YMCA | 10:00 AM
One of Sherwood’s favorite neighborhood traditions rolls through Woodhaven on the Fourth. Kids can decorate their bikes, scooters, wagons and strollers before joining the parade from the YMCA through the neighborhood and back. Afterward, stick around for Kona Ice, hot dogs, yard games, prizes and a Touch-a-Truck with local firefighters and police.
Canby
Saturday
🎈 💲 Historical Society Pancake Breakfast | Knight Elementary School | 7:30 AM
Start the Fourth with pancakes, sausage, eggs, coffee and orange juice at the Canby Historical Society’s annual pancake breakfast. Proceeds support the Canby Depot Museum, so you can fuel up for the holiday and help preserve a little local history at the same time.
🎈 Fourth of July Parade | NW 1st Ave | 10:00 AM
Canby’s Fourth of July parade rolls with a classic small-town lineup: floats, tractors, horses, dignitaries, vintage cars, fire trucks, police vehicles, bikes and more. Grab a spot along the route and enjoy one of the holiday’s most traditional red, white and blue moments.
🎵 Beer Garden | NW 2nd Ave | 11:00 AM
Canby’s Fourth of July celebration includes a beer garden on NW 2nd Avenue between Grant and Holly, with live music to keep the holiday energy going. Stop by for a drink, catch the music, and enjoy a more grown-up corner of the downtown festivities.
🎈 Fire Department Obstacle Course | N Grant St | 11:00 AM
Kids can test their skills on the Canby Fire Department’s obstacle course, part of the city’s Fourth of July fun. It’s a hands-on way for younger paradegoers to burn off some energy and maybe feel like a firefighter for a few minutes.
🎈 Fireworks Show | Trost Elementary | Dusk
The Canby Volunteer Fire Department lights up the night with a Fourth of July fireworks display at Trost Elementary. Bring the family, find a good viewing spot, and end the holiday with one of Canby’s biggest red, white and boom traditions.
We know several of these shows are outside our usual South Metro coverage area, but sometimes a little drive is worth it for a great fireworks show.
🎈 💲 July 3rd Fireworks — Friday Event | Oregon Garden, Silverton | Starts at 9:00 AM
The Oregon Garden gets the fireworks started a day early with its Friday, July 3 celebration in Silverton. The all-day event includes food vendors, family activities, live music, garden access, tethered hot air balloon rides and a 15-minute fireworks show at 10 p.m. Tickets are required, with discounted advance pricing and free admission for Garden members.
🎈 One Big Fourth | Tigard High School | Starts at 6:00 PM
Tigard’s Fourth of July celebration starts with kids’ games, food trucks, music, special characters and face painting before the fireworks show around 10:00 PM. Bring a blanket for seating on the lower fields, and settle in for an evening that includes the Tualatin Valley Community Band and a National Anthem performance by local student Sarah Farhangi. No alcohol, smoking/vaping or pets.
🎈 💲 St. Paul Rodeo | St. Paul, Oregon | Starts after final Rodeo evening event
The St. Paul Rodeo keeps the celebration going with fireworks after each evening rodeo performance. The display is set off west of the arena and is visible for miles around — a big, classic Fourth of July option for anyone willing to make the drive.
🎈 Family Festival | Happy Valley Park | Noon-10:00 PM
Happy Valley goes big for the Fourth with a full day of family fun at the park. Expect live music, carnival games, inflatables, food and beverage vendors, a beer garden and plenty of community energy, all leading up to one of the area’s biggest fireworks displays. Admission is free, rides require a paid wristband.
🎈 💲 4th of July Spectacular | Oaks Park, Portland | All Day
Oaks Park celebrates America’s 250th with a full day of classic amusement park fun, capped by a riverside fireworks show at 10:00 PM. Tickets include unlimited ride access, and guests can bring blankets, pack a picnic and claim a first-come, first-served spot on the picnic grounds. Small BBQs are welcome, but leave outside alcohol and personal fireworks at home. Tickets must be purchased online. No ticket sales at the gate.
🎈 Fireworks Show | Sandy High School | Starts at Dusk
Sandy celebrates America’s 250th with a family fireworks show at Sandy High School, sponsored by Clackamas County Bank and the City of Sandy. Plan ahead for road closures and heavy traffic after the show, and consider bringing refreshments while you wait your turn to roll out.
💲 Waterfront Blues Fest | Waterfront Park, Portland | All Day Festival
The Waterfront Blues Festival brings Portland’s biggest Fourth of July fireworks show to the Willamette River, with musical surprises and a display celebrating America’s 250th. The show is part of the larger three-day festival at Tom McCall Waterfront Park, so expect big crowds, live music and one of the most iconic fireworks backdrops in Oregon.
In addition to these locations, fireworks can be viewed from many parks in the Portland area including the Eastbank Esplanade, near OMSI, Sellwood Park, Mt. Tabor Park, Overlook Park, Rocky Butte Park & Washington Park.
Today 7/2
70 🌡 54 | ⛅ Mostly cloudy, maybe a stray shower.
Friday 7/3
78 🌡 56 | 🌤 Mostly sunny and warmer.
Saturday 7/4
82 🌡 56 | ☀ Sunny and warm. Happy Independence Day!
Sunday 7/5
83 🌡 57 | ☀ Sunny and warm.
Monday 7/6
85 🌡 57 | ☀ Sunny and warm.
THANKS!
Friends, make the most of this special weekend. Go see the fireworks, wave at the parade, eat the pancake breakfast, listen to the music, and maybe connect with someone a little different than you.
That’s how we become more than people who simply live near each other. That’s how we become neighbors.
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See you Monday morning!
