Portland Area 4th of July Celebrations

June 21, 2023

Get ready to ignite your patriotic spirit and make the most of Independence Day in your local area! As the 4th of July approaches, communities are gearing up to celebrate with a plethora of exciting events and activities. From dazzling fireworks displays that light up the night sky to lively parades that fill the streets with color and cheer, there’s no shortage of ways to commemorate this important day in our nation’s history.

We’ve curated a selection of local 4th of July events in the Portland area that are guaranteed to make your holiday unforgettable. So grab your flags, gather your loved ones, and get ready to immerse yourself in a day filled with community, celebration, and the true spirit of America.


Lake Oswego – Independence Day Illumination: Concert and Laser Light Show

Tuesday, July 4, 2023 – 8:00pm to 10:30pm
Foothills Park; 199 Foothills Road; Lake Oswego, OR 97034; map


Lake Oswego: Star Spangled Parade

Tuesday, July 4, 2023 – 10:00am to 1:00pm
A Avenue to Millennium Plaza Park via Second Street


Wilsonville: Laser Lights Show

laser light show flyer
Tuesday, July 4, 2023 – 9:30pm
Town Center Park; 29600 SW Park Place; Wilsonville, OR 97070; map


Portland Waterfront: Blues Festival


Portland – 4th of July at Oaks Park

Tue, Jul 4, Noon-Midnight
Oaks Park; 7805 SE Oaks Park Way; Portland, OR 97202 United States map


Tualatin – Annual Celebration of Independence Day

Tualatin Historical Society
Wednesday, July 5, 2023, 5:00 PM  7:00 PM
Tualatin Historical Society; 8700 SW Sweek; Tualatin map


Maywood Park 4th of July Celebration

Schedule
Maywood Park, Oregon 97220 map


Silverton July 3rd Celebration Fireworks

Mon, Jul 3, 2023 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM
The Oregon Garden; 879 W Main St; Silverton, Oregon 97381 map


Hillsboro Rotary 4th of July Parade

4th of July Parade atendees watching a City of Hillsboro fire engine on the parade route
July 4, 10:00 am
Downtown Hillsboro


Fort Vancouver – Summer Fest Picnic in the Park


July 1 @ 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Fort Vancouver Historic Reserve map

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