Find fun, food and fireworks for the whole family without having to go too far this July! There are plenty of fun parades and festivals celebrating the Fourth of July in Clark County and just a short drive over the river will get you the best seats in the house for a professional fireworks display. Here are the 2024 July 4th Fireworks and events in Clark County (and beyond).
If you are planning on having fireworks of your own, be sure to check out the Clark County website for rules and restrictions.
Rendezvous Days 2024
June 28-July 5, 2024
Yacolt
The Town of Yacolt is putting on its Rendezvous Days June 28 through July 5, 2024. All the fun kicks off at 5:30 p.m. on June 28. Throughout the July 4th event in Clark County, there will be a Bigfoot Fun Run (June 29), Watermelon Eating Contest (June 29), Hellz Bellz Ultra Marathon (June 30), All Town Water Fights (July 1), Block Party (July 3) and a parade on July 4th! Plenty of other activities happen on all the days, along with vendors and entertainment. Find out more and register for specific events on the Yacolt website.
Ridgefield Fourth of July Parade & Festival
July 4, 2024
Ridgefield
The Ridgefield 4th of July Parade and Festival has a fun run (10 a.m.), followed by a pet and kid pre-parade (10:15 a.m.) and then the grand 4th of July Parade (11 a.m.).
This July 4th festival in Clark County starts at 10 a.m., with food trucks vendors and fun activities for the kids. Be sure to enter the pie eating contest (2 p.m.). At Overlook Park there will be music and dancing with live entertainment. There will also be a souvenir booth at the park.
Summer Fest: Picnic in the Park
July 6, 2024
11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Fort Vancouver
Summer Fest: Picnic in the Park is back and is a day filled with old-fashioned family fun for the entire family! This July 4th event in Clark County includes lawn games, live entertainment on two stages, face painting, magicians and more. There will be food vendors, or bring your own picnic and a blanket. Beer tasting will also be available in the beer garden. Find out more on the Vancouver Historic Trust website.
4th of July Cruise
July 4
Portland
If you are looking for a fireworks show, head to Portland for a cruise on the Portland Spirit. You will enjoy a lovely meal – vegan and gluten-free available upon request – while cruising the waters. After your two-hour sailing, sit dockside and watch the fireworks over the Willamette River. It’s the best seat in the county! Purchase tickets on the Portland Spirit website.
