Local communities celebrate Fourth of July with fun, fireworks
Published 4:00 pm Friday, June 21, 2024
- Children run into the road to pick up candy during the Fourth of July parade on July 4, 2019, in Stanfield. This year’s event starts at 10 a.m. on July 4, 2024, followed by activities at Bard Park and fireworks in the evening.
Community Fourth of July celebrations in Hermiston, Boardman and Stanfield — on Thursday, July 4 — offer everything from park activities and parades to live entertainment and vendor booths. Admission is free, however, some activities charge a fee.
In addition, each town will light up the night sky at dusk with fireworks displays, including above the Hermiston Butte, over the Columbia River at Boardman Marina Park and near Stanfield High School.
HERMISTON — The annual Stars & Stripes Fourth of July Celebration features a full afternoon of family-friendly fun from 3-10 p.m. at Butte Park, 1245 NW Seventh St.
It includes food and vendor booths, live entertainment, outdoor games and more. Watch for flaggers, who will direct traffic after the fireworks show.
For more information, visit www.hermiston.gov/parksrec, search Facebook via bit.ly/3SQQ7VT or call Hermiston Parks and Recreation at 541-667-5018.
BOARDMAN — The Boardman Fourth of July Celebration starts at 7 a.m. with the Riverside FFA Country Breakfast (cost $10) at Boardman Marina Park. A kickball tournament begins at 8 a.m.
The celebration temporarily shifts to Main Street for the parade at 11 a.m. — then, returns to the park for a full afternoon of festivities, including kids/adult activities, food booths and artisan vendors.
DJ Kora will spin tunes between live music presented by Juanantonio Lomas, Victory Swig and headliner Zac Grooms.
For more information, search www.facebook.com/ChamberBoardman or call 541-481-3014.
STANFIELD — The Stanfield Walking Group is hosting a fun run for the walking path project. Registration ($20) begins at 7 a.m. at Bard Park. For questions, call the Stanfield Public Library at 541-449-1254. Also, the fireman’s breakfast starts at 7 a.m.
The parade rolls out at 10 a.m., followed by a pie-baking contest at 10:30 a.m. Activities run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bard Park.
The Stanfield class of 2025 will host the Duck Race — buy tickets ($5) from students, at the library or Main Street Market. The ducks will be unleashed at 12:30 p.m. Cash prizes range from $50-$250.
For more information, search www.facebook.com/Stanfield4thofJuly or call 541-449-3831.
