2009 Fourth Of July Fireworks Shows

Where are you watching fireworks on Independence Day?

Below is a list of fireworks shows in Oregon and southwest Washington for July 4, 2009.

Portland

PGE Park: Independence Day Celebration
Beavers vs. Sky Sox
Game begins at 7:05
Admission $8-$15
Fireworks at the end of the game

Waterfront Blues Festival
Suggested donation of $10 or more (or 2 cans of non-perishable foods)
Fireworks start at 10:05 pm

Oaks Park Pepsi Firework Spectacular
$4 for 16 years and older $2.50 for 15 and younger
Gates open at 10 a.m. first come first serve to picnic area (rides open at noon)
Fireworks begin at 9:55 p.m.

Burns

Harney County Fairgrounds in Burns
Burns-Hines Kiwanis 4th Annual Fireworks Show begins at 9:45 p.m.
Free admission

Banks

Banks Family Fun Festival
Events begin at 2 p.m.
Fireworks begin at 10 p.m. at Sunset Park

Canby

General Canby Days
Downtown Canby
No admission, parking is limited
Firework display starts at 10 p.m. at Trost School
Festivities go on all day downtown

Corbett

Corbett Fun Festival (35800 E Historic Columbia River Highway)
Events run from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fireworks begin at dusk behind the school

Estacada

The Big Bang Fireworks Show
The entrance to public viewing areas is at 350 NE 6th Ave.

Fairview

Blue Lake Park (Northeast 223rd Ave and Marine Drive)
Open all day
Admission for vehicles $6 for cars, trucks, minivans $12 for large vans

Hood River

Hood River Fireworks Show
All-day festivities with food, music
Fireworks show at Port Marina Park

Lake Oswego

Lake Oswego Independence Day Celebration
Millennium Plaza Park
Starts at 10 a.m.
Free admission
Fireworks at dusk

McMinnville

The McMinnville Jaycees Fireworks Show
The Evergreen Aviation Museum on Highway 18
Festivities start at 4 p.m.
Fireworks start at dusk

Mill City

Fourth of July Celebration
Parade begins at noon
Activities all day
Fireworks begin at dusk

Oak Hills

Oakhills Firework Display
$5 suggested donation at the entrance
Parking is limited
Fireworks start at 10 p.m.
Bring blankets or chairs to sit on lawn

Rufus

John Day Dam Park
Fireworks display begins at dusk
Free admission

St. Helens

St. Helens Firework Display and Festival
No admission fee
Fireworks at dusk on the St. Helens riverfront
Festival located in Old Town

Salem

Salem Fireworks Show
Riverfront Park (downtown Salem)
Fireworks at dusk
Parking limited

St. Paul

St. Paul Rodeo
St. Paul Arena
Fireworks follow evening performance
Ticket prices range from $14 to $18

Tigard

Tigard High School Fireworks Display (9000 SW Durham Road)
Parade begins on Millen Drive at 4 p.m.
Fireworks start at 9:45 p.m.
Free admission

Vernonia

Vernonia Fourth of July celebration
Parade begins at 6 p.m.
Fireworks at Vernonia High School at 10 p.m.
No charge for admission but donations will be accepted