Show Your Red, White & Blue in Clark County, WA

It is that time of year…time to celebrate with friends, family and fireworks. For us that live and play in Clark County, WA the 4th of July is so much more than the pyrotechnics that light up the sky after dusk. We take pride in showing our red, white and blue, truly embracing the celebration of our country’s independence. To match our enthusiasm about this holiday, you will find activities all around town kicking off early in the day and lasting until that firework finale.

There is something that fits just about everyone: the little ones, teens…on up to the kiddo at heart. Below you will find a list of what is going on July 4th, 2015, broken down based on the area of town. PLEASE CHECK BACK…we will be updating this list as we get news of activities in town.

Before you set off for a full day of events, check out these safety tips to help make your day safe and festive:

• Leave pets at home with some food and lots of water where they will feel safe and stay cool. Don’t take your furry friends along with the plan to leave them in a parked car, even with the windows open or in the shade.
• Leave the fireworks to the professionals. However if you do want your own light display, make sure they are legal in your area and closely supervise children around fireworks at all times.
• Make certain to stay hydrated. With the hot temps we can have here, your body can quickly loose water. Drink lots water or a sports drink to stay ahead of the game.
• Dress in layers and bring something to grab when it gets a bit cooler at night.
• A day around crowds can be fun, but have a game plan for the family if someone gets lost. Point out a meeting place to regroup if needed and talk to the younger ones about who is safe to trust to get help.

Vancouver

FORT VANCOUVER: Independence Day at Fort Vancouver has lots to offer. Kick it off early when the gates open at 8:00 am and spend the day relaxing at the Fort Vancouver National Site. There will be traditional family fun games and entertainment all day, as well as the Adult Beverage Pavilion for the 21+ crowd to enjoy, but please drink responsibly :)

This year the Fort will be celebrating over 50 years of providing our community with an exceptional fireworks display – and the best is yet to come! Using state of the art fireworks synchronized to music, the 2015 display will once again be launched from Pearson Field, providing attendees an amazing and exciting fireworks show.

Event Time:
Gates open at 8:00 AM
Fireworks start at 10:05 PM

Ticket and Parking Info: http://4th.fortvan.org/

Event Location:
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
1001 E. Fifth Street
Vancouver, WA

LIVING HISTORY: 1ST OREGON VOLUNTEER CAVALRY: Help commemorate the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War by joining costumed re-enactors at the historic Fort Vancouver as they portray members of the Civil War-era 1st Oregon Volunteer Cavalry. There are several dates this year to participate in this Living History celebration. Activities may include black powder demonstrations, mounted and dismounted cavalry drills, encampments, and and scouting formations from the Civil War era in the Pacific Northwest. This is a FREE event and is a great opportunity to experience the past. CLICK HERE to learn more.

Event Time:
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Event Location:
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

VANCOUVER RODEO: Come and cowboy-up (or cowgirl) at the Vancouver Rodeo from July 2nd to the 5th. This event is held at Clark County Saddle Club and is hosted by Vancouver Fourth of July Rodeo of Washington. Enjoy all the events this event has to offer:

• Bareback Bronc Riding
• Break-Away Roping
• Bull Riding
• Calf Roping
• Saddle Bronc Riding
• Steer Wrestling

No coolers, pets or outside food and drink are allowed on the rodeo grounds. All ticket sales are final; performances held rain or shine.

Event Time:
Thurs & Fri – Gates open at 5 PM, Performance at 7 PM
Sat & Sun – Gates open at 11 AM, Performance at 1 PM

Ticket and Parking Info: http://www.vancouverrodeo.com/index.php/tickets/

Event Location:
Clark County Saddle Club
10505 NE 117th Ave Vancouver, WA 98662

Felida

FELIDA ANNUAL CHILDREN’S PARADE: Check out all the details about this incredibly fun family event on the Felida Fourth post.

Ridgefield

RIDGEFIELD FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION: The patriotic spirit of America is alive and well in the City of Ridgefield. For 100+ years this small community has celebrated our nation’s independence in a big way. The celebration has grown into today’s festival where its estimated around 5,000 people come each year to bathe in the richness of spirit commemorating Old Glory. The festival committee strives to keep the focus of the festival on honoring our nation’s birthday with a little fun thrown in. Most of the activities are FREE and there is something for the whole family. Here are some of the activities to enjoy:

• Pancake Breakfast brought to you by the Firefighters Association (Ridgefield Community Center)
• Fourth of July Fun Run (N Main Avenue & Simons Street – CLICK HERE for Registration)
• Pet and Kid Pre-Parade (Pioneer Street & Main Avenue)
• Fourth of July Parade: “American Landmarks” (Downtown Ridgefield)
• BBQ Lunch by Lions Club (Abram’s Park)
• Kid’s Day (Overlook Park)
• Pie Eating Contest
• Dancing in the Park (Overlook Park)
• Fireworks Display (Marina and Waterfront Trail)
• Music, Food, Drink & Craft Vendors

CLICK for MORE INFO & SCHEDULE

Event Time:
7:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Event Location:
Ridgefield, WA

Camas/Washougal

14TH ANNUAL RIVERSIDE CONCERT SERIES: Family, friends, fun and a Fourth of July celebration! Come and relax near the river and enjoy the some great tunes, delicious food and great company. Around 6:00 pm the evening will kick off:

• 6:00 to 7:30 pm: Sky Bound Blue Band – an exhilarating show with harmony-driven, foot-stomping, dig-deep-and-tell-the-story-in-your- bones kind of music!
• 8:30 to 10:00 pm: 5 Guys Named Moe – a slammin’ 12-piece show band, fun to watch and dance to, patterned after the larger, visually creative bands of the 60’s with horn sections and back-up vocalists.
• 10:00 pm: Fireworks – courtesy of the City of Washougal, and assisted by Mark Marine Service, Inc. launching fireworks from their barge.

Event Time:
All Day Event

Event Location:
Marina Park
Port of Camas-Washougal
24 South A Street, Washougal, WA

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