Firing Up the Fourth
Independence Day at Fort Vancouver:
Hours: Gates open at 8 a.m., close after the fireworks display.
Events: Five entertainment zones with musical acts, games and demonstrations begin at noon; vendors open at noon; Fred Meyer's Patriotic Parade starts at 4 p.m.; fireworks launch at 10:05 p.m.
Admission: Children 12 and under, free; adults and children over age 13, $5 in advance (at <a href="http://fortvan.org">http://fortvan.org</a>), $7 day of show.
Transportation: C-Tran will run shuttles to the event every 15 minutes from the north side of the Westfield Vancouver Mall, 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., with return service available after the fireworks show. Paid parking will be available to the east and west of Fort Vancouver National Site. Downtown metered parking is free. Bicycles can be stored at monitored bike parking at the event.
More information: <a href="http://www.fortvan.org/fourth">http://www.fortvan.org/fourth</a> or call 360-992-1808.
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Felida Children's Parade:
Hours: Parade, 10:45 to 11:45 a.m., followed by free picnic lunch, exhibits and games until 2:30 p.m.
Location: Parade lineup will be at Felida Park at the Northwest 127th Avenue gate.
Admission: Free.
More information: <a href="http://bit.ly/mc1yDt">http://bit.ly/mc1yDt</a> or call 360-573-4030.
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Ridgefield 4th of July Celebration:
Hours: Events start at 7 a.m., close after the 10 p.m. fireworks display.
Events: Pancake breakfast at Ridgefield Community Center, 210 N. Main Ave., 7-10 a.m.; fun runs at North Main Avenue and Simons Street starting at 8 a.m.; pet and kid pre-parade begins at 10 a.m. at the corner of Pioneer Street and Main Avenue; Fourth of July Parade starts at 11 a.m. at North Fourth Avenue and Division; chicken and salmon barbecue noon-3:30 p.m. at Abram's Park; Kids Day noon-6 p.m. at Refuge Overlook Park; Coaster Derby 2-4 p.m. at Fifth Avenue and Simon; street dance at South Main Avenue 6-10 p.m.; fireworks, 10 p.m. to close.
Admission: Free, except for the fun runs, which are $20-$30 for the 10k, $15-$25 for the 5k.
More information:website or call 360-887-0329.
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Camas-Washougal Riverside Concert Series:
Hours: 6-10:30 p.m.
Location: Port of Camas-Washougal Marina Park.
Events: Concert by King Brothers Band with food and other vendors 6-10 p.m.; fireworks display from a barge on the Columbia River at 10 p.m.
Admission: Free.
More information:website or call 360-835-2196.
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Yacolt Rendezvous July 4th:
Hours: 10 a.m. to dusk.
Events: Parade at Railroad Avenue at 10 a.m.; vendors and kid village from noon to 7 p.m. at the Little League fields; couch races, 2 p.m. at Christy Street; lawnmower races at 3 p.m. at the Little League fields; fireworks at dusk.
Admission: Free.
More information:website or email <a href="mailto:YacoltEvents@gmail.com">YacoltEvents@gmail.com</a>.