Just think, Saturday is our Nation's 233rd Birthday!
Happy 4th of July!!
Thinking of somewhere to go . . . something to do? Here's a good list of annual festivities.
4th of July 2009 Events in Portland, Oregon
* Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival - Take the MAX and attend the Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival. In it's 22nd year, it's the largest blues festival west of the Mississippi! Once the sun sets, the fireworks begin.
* PGE Park - Catch the Minor League team, the Beavers WIN then stick around for the fireworks. How Americana is that? A Baseball game AND fireworks . . . toss in a few hotdogs, and Mom's Apple Pie!
* Oaks Park - Pepsi Fireworks Spectacular! One of Portland's oldest amusement parks, Oaks Parks with carnival rides and traditions . . . and fireworks!
* Blue Lake Park (NE) - For folks missing Fort Vancouver this year, Blue Lake Park might be a good alternative.
The 'Burbs
Hillsboro: 1) The C.A.T. Walk and Fun Run 5K http://www.catwalkfunrun.org/index.html 2) The annual 4th of July Parade, sponsored by the Rotary Club, is the second-largest in the state, and has been going on since 1926! http://www.hillsbororotary.org/
Tigard: You're Invited to an Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration
Lake Oswego: Lake Oswego A day-long event! http://www.ci.oswego.or.us/documents/July4th2008.pdf
Events Around the Area
St. Paul's Rodeo: Fun, Fun, FUN! Watch the bucking broncos, then when sun sets, a good old fashioned fireworks display! St Paul Rodeo
Fort Vancouver: 4th of July at the Historic Reserve (Fort Vancouver) CANCELLED! I can NOT believe that this epic tradition is CANCELLED! Please visit the Fort anyway, take the tour, and please, please PLEASE donate for next year! This really is THE BEST firework display -- the largest -- west of the Mississippi.
Molalla Buckeroo: Rodeo, carnival rides, barbeques, and of course . . . fireworks www.molallabuckeroo.com
The Oregon Coast
Astoria, Manzanita, Rockaway Beach, Seaside
TONS of stuff going on at the Beach http://visittheoregoncoast.com/activities/
Because of Ft. Vancouver's cancellation . . . the other venues will be crowded! Go early
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