Oregon & SW Washington Weekend Planner: July 3-5, 2026

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PORTLAND:

OAKS PARK FIREWORKS

This classic amusement park transforms into a patriotic wonderland. Ride the rollercoasters by day, and catch the family-friendly fireworks show by night.

FIREWORK SHOWS

Check out some of the best places to watch fireworks and celebrate America’s 250th birthday!

ST. PAUL RODEO

Experience the thrill of saddle bronc riding, barrel racing, steer wrestling, and the legendary bull riding that keeps spectators on the edge of their seats. With a rich history and a reputation for delivering excitement and entertainment, the St. Paul Rodeo offers a unique blend of athleticism, tradition, and Western hospitality that will keep you coming back year after year.

FOURTH OF JULY DINNER CRUISE

Watching the fireworks light up the sky on Independence Day is a magical experience. Celebrate the Fourth of July with a three-course plated dinner cruise featuring beautiful river views, then enjoy the splendor of the Waterfront Blues Festival fireworks show from the dock. 

VANCOUVER:  

AMERIC 250 CELEBRATION

Join us to celebrate America on July 3 for a special event as we partner with the City of Vancouver to celebrate this milestone! Festivities kick off at 12 pm and will run all day! All park facilities – including the Visitor Center, Reconstructed Fort, and Pearson Air Museum – will be open from 9 am to 4 pm with free admission. Free, docent-led Marshall House Tours from 11 am to 3 pm. Demonstrations from the Fort Vancouver Historic Weapons Program. Activities throughout the day will include yard games, food trucks, community booths, a DJ, living history characters, a balloon artist, and a face painter.

JULY 4TH PARADE

Join us for this July 4th Parade! Attendees are encouraged to dress in red, white, and blue, and bring their decorated bikes, strollers, wagons, wheelchairs, and more. Participants will walk through Hathaway Park, followed by light refreshments.

THE COAST:

4TH OF JULY IN LINCOLN CITY 
Join Lincoln City’s exciting celebrations this 4th of July. Take part in a variety of activities throughout the city as you await the amazing fireworks display over Devils Lake.

FIREWORKS SHOW

Newport’s annual fireworks show returns to Yaquina Bay, lighting up the night sky over the water. With the working waterfront, open bay, and the Yaquina Bay Bridge as a backdrop, this show is visible from many spots around town, creating a family-friendly celebration with a truly unique coastal feel.

CENTRAL OREGON:

STARS & STRIPES

Join us for a festive, family-friendly celebration as we honor America’s 250th birthday at Discovery West. Enjoy good ol’ fashioned desserts and refreshing beverages, try your hand at “modern” square dancing with live lessons and demonstrations, and take part in fun games and giveaways throughout the evening.

BEND PET PARADE

Because there is nothing quite like watching a chicken in a patriotic costume compete for attention with a horse in stars and stripes. A Bend tradition for more than 100 years, the July 4 Pet Parade brings together dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, horses and more for a delightfully quirky celebration packed with costumes, community spirit and unforgettable photo ops.

YAMHILL COUNTY:

ST. PAUL RODEO

Experience the thrill of saddle bronc riding, barrel racing, steer wrestling, and the legendary bull riding that keeps spectators on the edge of their seats. With a rich history and a reputation for delivering excitement and entertainment, the St. Paul Rodeo offers a unique blend of athleticism, tradition, and Western hospitality that will keep you coming back year after year.

AMERICA’S 250TH

Join us for America 250: Newberg’s Fourth of July Celebration, and you’re invited! Enjoy food trucks, live music, a fun kids’ zone, and an epic fireworks show to cap off our country’s birthday.

POPULAR ON STREAMING PLATFORMS

HOUSE OF THE DRAGON

The Targaryen dynasty is at the absolute apex of its power, with more than 15 dragons under their yoke. Most empires crumble from such heights. In the case of the Targaryens, their slow fall begins when King Viserys breaks with a century of tradition by naming his daughter Rhaenyra heir to the Iron Throne. But when Viserys later fathers a son, the court is shocked when Rhaenyra retains her status as his heir, and seeds of division sow friction across the realm. (HBO Max)

LITTLE BROTHER

A famous real estate agent’s carefully curated world is upended when his eccentric “little brother” unexpectedly reappears. (Netflix)

THE SHEEP DETECTIVES

George Hardy, a shepherd, loves his sheep and raises them only for their wool. Every night he reads aloud a murder mystery, pretending his sheep can understand, never suspecting that not only can they understand but they argue for hours afterwards about whodunnit. When George is found dead under mysterious circumstances, the sheep realise at once that it was a murder and think they know everything about how to go about solving it. The local cop Tim Derry, on the other hand, has never solved a serious crime in his life, so the sheep conclude they will have to solve it themselves, even if it means leaving their meadow for the first time and facing the fact that the human world isn’t as simple as it appears in books. (Prime)

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