Take TriMet to the Fireworks
Friday, July 4, is Independence Day
Several venues around the Portland-Vancouver metro area are putting on fireworks displays this year. Buses will operate on Sunday schedules and due to anticipated holiday ridership, MAX will operate on Saturday schedules.
Waterfront Blues Festival
The Waterfront Blues Festival fireworks show will be the largest July 4 show in Oregon. Fireworks will be launched at 10:05 p.m. from two barges: one north of the Hawthorne Bridge and one south of the Hawthorne Bridge.
Fort Vancouver
Billed as the biggest fireworks display west of the Mississippi River, the Fort Vancouver Fireworks Celebration draws between 60,000 and 80,000 people each year to watch the 30-minute show. Fireworks begin around 10 p.m. and can be seen for miles on either side of the Columbia River.
Oaks Park
Gates open at 10 a.m. at Oaks Park Amusement Park for a day-long Independence Day celebration featuring rides, live entertainment, refreshments and more. Fireworks start at 9:55 p.m.
Tigard 4th of July Celebration
The Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration will be held at the Tigard High School football field. The festivities include clowns, live music, kids' games, police and fire vehicles. Gates open at 6 p.m. with fireworks at dusk.
All-Day Ticket only $4.25
An easy and affordable way to get to and from the festivities, TriMet's All-Day Ticket gives you unlimited rides on buses, MAX and Portland Streetcar, all day long. Buy yours early and beat the crowd. Learn more