4th of July Celebration in Lake Oswego

Photo courtesy of City of Lake Oswego

Celebrate 4th of July all day in Lake Oswego. The city is hosting a parade and festival as well as a concert and laser light show.

From morning till night, the city comes alive with lots of festivities that capture the essence of American patriotism and community spirit. Families and friends gather to enjoy a day filled with parades, live music, delicious food, and a dazzling lightshow.

Let’s explore the highlights of Lake Oswego’s Independence Day celebrations. Looking for more options? Here’s a full list of 4th of July fireworks and celebrations in and around Portland.

2024 4th of July Celebration in Lake Oswego

Star Spangled Parade

This 4th of July, don your patriotic colors and join friends and neighbors for the annual Star Spangled Parade. The event features festive floats, musical entertainment, vibrant vehicles and costumed canines marching down A Avenue to Millennium Plaza Park via Second Street.

The parade steps off from Lake Garden Court and then travels to Chandler and 10th Street onto A Avenue. The route then proceeds onto Second Street to Millennium Plaza Park.

The Star Spangled Parade begins at 10 a.m.

Star Spangled Celebration

After the parade, head to Millennium Plaza Park for lots of free festivities at the Star Spangled Celebration from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Activities include:

Live music from Bon Bon Vivant.
National Anthem by Oregon SenateAires.
Last Regiment of Syncopated Drummers.
Pie eating contest at noon. You can register to participate at 11 a.m. onsite.
Local food and craft vendors.
Goat petting zoo with Portland Goat Parties.

Millennium Plaza Park is at 200 1st St. in Lake Oswego.

Independence Day Illumination: Concert and Laser Lightshow

Starting at 8 p.m., keep the fun rolling at Foothills Park. There’s a concert by the best tribute to Earth Wind and Fire in the country, Kalimba: The Spirit of Earth Wind & Fire.

Find a spot to watch the special laser lightshow. Lasers take flight at approximately 10:15 p.m. Bring your blankets, pillows and low-back chairs to enjoy the concert and laser show.

Also, there are food and art vendors onsite.

Foothills Park is at 199 Foothills Road in Lake Oswego.

For more information, visit City of Lake Oswego’s website.

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