Portland July 4th Events: Celebrations, Fireworks Pictures, Where To Watch, Parades

As always, we have a large list of Portland July 4th weekend events including festivals, parades, fireworks, concerts, BBQs, parties, dinners, shows, etc. In 2020, July 4th falls on Saturday, so there will be parties all weekend!

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Related Events & Info:

More Events: Our July Events Calendar & Ticket Giveaways
Get out of Town!: July 4th Celebrations In The Gorge, Oregon Coast, Willamette Valley, Bend

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2020 Portland-Metro July 4th Weekend Events & Info:

Closure Info: What’s open, what’s closed, for July 4th in the Portland area

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Portland Fireworks Pictures & Watch Suggestions:

Portland Waterfront 4th of July fireworks show. Photo by pdxbiker

Portland Waterfront Fireworks
Photo by pdxbiker

Photo by Hamza Hydri

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Here are some suggestions of good spots to watch July 4th Fireworks:

SE: Hawthorne Bridge
SE: Inner SE Morrison
SE: Mount Tabor
SE & NE: Eastbank Esplanade
NW: Rose Test Gardens
SW: Top of PSU parking garage on 6th and Harrison
SW: Portland City Grille
NE: Marine Drive docks (for Ft Vancouver fireworks)
NE: Rocky Butte (for Ft Vancouver fireworks)
SE: Sellwood Park (website) you can see both Oaks Park and downtown from here
West Hills: Terwilliger near OHSU has many spots.