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Fort Vancouver Fourth of July 2014 - Top 10 in the USA

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Industry Observer with Nature As Neighbors

Vancouver's Fourth of July celebration at the Fort is a Big Deal!

Fort FireworksUSA Today recently listed the ten best fireworks shows in US, and no surprise to those of us who live in Clark County, our local show at the Fort made the list. The Fort Vancouver Fireworks show is mentioned as part of the celebration in Portland, Oregon ( also no surprise to those of us who live here). Portland (aka Portlandia) seems to attract attention.

I digress, back to the Fireworks at the Fort! The Independence Day celebration in Vancouver is a day-long event with fun games, entertainment, food and an adult beverage pavilion. Prime Viewing ticket holders are also treated to a tasty 4th of July picnic dinner, an exclusive entertainment venue, and front row seats to the fireworks display. Tickets sell for between $5 and $50.  ( Children under 12 admitted for free)


Fort of Vancouver - Historic and Long-time history for the Fourth. 

Families have been enjoying Fourth of July celebrations at the Fort for more than 50 years. Using state of the art fireworks synchronized to patriotic music, the 2014 display promises to be an amazing show for viewers. Once again, the fireworks will be launched from Pearson Airfield.

Independence DayGates open at 8AM on Friday morning. The entertainment begins at noon, and the fireworks will be launched at 10:05PM.  Sorry, no pets are allowed except for service animals. And, the only alcohol permitted is sold in the adult beverage section to those over 21 years of age. 

The Fort Vancouver Fireworks Show has earned its reputation as one of the best in the country. The Fort's National historic site is located east of downtown Vancouver with entry gates at Evergreen Blvd and Fort Vancouver Way, Mill Plain and Fort Vancouver Way, East Reserve and Evergreen Blvd, and East Reserve and East 5th Street. 

Regardless of where you celebrate, have a Happy and Safe Fourth of July!

Posted by


Debb Janes  Bernie Stea
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Comments(16)

Catherine Ulrey
Keller Williams Capital City - Salem, OR
Equestrian and Acreage Property Specialist

I have never attended that one, but I always hear about it.  Now, I don't know if I could stay up that late!

Jun 30, 2014 12:53 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Debb that sounds like a wonderful event to celebrate the 4th of July.  Have fun!

Jun 30, 2014 12:54 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Catherine, the real bugger is trying to get back across the bridge - it often takes a LONG time. But, it's worth it...

Jun 30, 2014 12:55 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Hi Anna - it's a good celebration. When I was in radio, we often attended to introduce the entertainment. One year, I got to compose the music that went with the fireworks. What fun to hear my selections as the fireworks exploded overhead. 

Jun 30, 2014 12:56 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Debb -- so since you are so close to Portland, will the Fort Vancouver Fourth of July festivities have an element of "keeping it weird?".   Happy Independence Day!

Jun 30, 2014 01:43 AM
Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Debb - It seems like the north side of the river is the place to be this coming Friday - wish we could be there.

Jun 30, 2014 01:53 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Debb,

Wow, I am impressed, Clark County in the top 10...What a great venue for entertainment.  A

Jun 30, 2014 02:29 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Debb, the 4th of July is certainly a big day to celebrate in America.  Awesome that your local show at the Fort made the list. 

Jun 30, 2014 03:04 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Debb - looks like lots going on there.  So that also celebrate the 4th of July in Vancouver?

Jun 30, 2014 06:25 AM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Debb: A full day of activities highlighted by one of the best fireworks displays going...this sounds like a must see event!

Jun 30, 2014 08:10 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Debb, That is fantastic and I hope you will get to see it this year too.

Jun 30, 2014 11:19 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Debb, great post for the firework displays, and bet it will be well attended.

Jun 30, 2014 10:35 PM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Debb, that sure takes me back in time! I have done this, but years and YEARS ago. Quite the spectacle...and that's just for the parking area!!!

Great time to get this post out there so folks can plan ahead. We'll be up in our movie theatre with hopes that Kasa doesn't get too stressed with the noise outside at the clubhouse.

Jun 30, 2014 11:53 PM
Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho
Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID
North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

Debb,  that is incredible when I think about ALL the shows across the nation. 

Jul 04, 2014 07:33 PM
Robert Bob Gilbert
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties - Katy, TX
Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert

Debb, 

How cool is the 4 TH celebration at Fort Vancouver.. Wow that is an event i would love to attend. 

Jul 08, 2014 08:07 AM
Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

Hi Debb-I bet that show was awesome! Great setting for it

Jul 12, 2014 11:58 PM