Portland July 4th Events: Fireworks, Celebrations, Parades

In 2026, July 4th takes place on a Saturday, so there will be events all weekend! As always, we have a large list of Portland July 4th weekend events including festivals, parades, concerts, BBQs, parties, dinners, shows, etc.

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Related Events & Info:

More Events: Our July Events Calendar: Concerts, Comedy, Festivals, Theater, Food & Drink
Win Tickets: Our Big list of Giveaways (pdxpipeline.com/Win)
Fireworks: Everything to know about fireworks in the Portland metro (Fox12)

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2026 Portland July 4th Weekend Events & Info:

July 2: Free First Thursday @ Portland Art Museum | 10AM-8PM (more info)
July 2: First Thursday at PNCA + North Park Blocks | 5-9PM, Receptions, Live Music, Performances & More! (more info)
July 2: First Thursday in the Pearl | 5-9PM, Gallery Opening, Vendors, Performances (more info)
July 3: Frosé Fridays at Hip Chicks Do Wine in SE | 2-8PM, 21+, Wine Slushies + Small Plates. Wine Flights and Wine by the glass available.
July 3: First Friday Art Walk in East Side Arts District | 6-9PM, Free, Art Openings, Performances, Live Music at 23 Independent Galleries, Shops, and Studios (more info)
July 4: Portland Spirit 4th of July Dinner Cruise | Boarding: 7PM | All-inclusive dinner cruise, beautiful river views, Waterfront Blues Festival fireworks show (more info)
July 4: Portland Fire at Seattle Storm | 6PM, Where to Watch in Portland + Food & Drink Specials
July 4: St. Helens Independence Day Celebration 2026 @ Columbia View Park | 4-10PM, Music, Food, and Activities for All Ages
July 4: Waterfront Blues Festival July 4th Fireworks in Downtown / Willamette River | 10PM (more info)
July 5: Free First Sundays @ The Japanese American Museum of Oregon | 11AM-4PM (more info)
July 6: It’s Gonna Be Okay FREE Monday Night Comedy @ The EastBurn Public House | 8PM, Hosted by Lewis Sequeira (more info)

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July 4th Events Outside of Portland

Tigard: 4th of July Celebration @ Cook Family Park | Activities start at 6PM; Drone Show (approximately ten minutes) at 10PM (more info)
Beaverton: 4th of July Celebration and Concert @ Veterans Memorial Park | Fireworks @ 10PM (more info)
Hillsboro: Rotary 4th of July Parade in Downtown Hillsboro | 10AM (more info)
Hood River: – July 4th Fireworks | 10PM (more info)
Cascade Locks: Fourth of July Celebration @ Marine Park | Fireworks @ 10PM (more info)
Lincoln City: – Independence Day Celebrations | Parades, Live Music, Fireworks (more info)