Across Lane County, cities are preparing for the return of Fourth of July celebrations that focus on celebrating America and their communities with traditional activities, like proudly marching in parades, preparing and devouring pancake breakfasts, and ooh'ing and ahh'ing over dazzling fireworks displays. Here's a round up of events this holiday weekend.
Eugene Pro Rodeo: The PRCA-affiliated event is 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday through Monday at the Eugene Pro Rodeo Grandstands at 90751 Prairie Road. Friday is Family Night, Saturday is Tough Enough to Wear Pink Night, Sunday is Patriot Night, and Monday is American Celebration. Tickets are $23 to $35 for adults and $9 for ages 6-12. Parking is $5, cash only. www.eugeneprorodeo.com
Eugene Emeralds Freedom Fireworks Extravaganza: Minor League Baseball team will play the Everett AquaSox at PK Park, 2760 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., at 7:05 p.m. Sunday, July 3 with a fireworks display to follow the game. Tickets: $7 to $14. www.milb.com/eugene
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Annual 4th of July Gilham Neighborhood Parade: All are welcome to the neighborhood parade with decorated bikes, trikes, scooters and strollers lead by a restored fire engine. Parade starts on the east side of Gilham Park at 1 p.m. Monday. Get there early to line up along the sand park/grass field area behind the fire truck along Park Wood Drive. Route is east on Lakeview Drive, north on Devon Avenue, west on Riverbend Avenue and back to the Gilham Park. www.facebook.com/events/49820364532516
2022 Aquafina OTC Butte To Butte: The Butte To Butte features a 10K run, a 5K run/walk and a 4 Mile Mayor's Walk on Monday. Participants can enjoy road races through town, chip timing, a finish line with festivities. 5K Run/Walk starts at 7:30 a.m. at Fifth Street between High and Pearl streets. 10K Run at 8 a.m. and 4M Mayor's Fitness Walk at 8:30 a.m. both start at East 43rd Avenue near Spencer Butte Middle School. The Finish Festival is at 5th Street Public Market from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. www.buttetobutte.com
Light of Liberty 2022: Fireworks, entertainment and vendors on Monday at Island Park, 200 W. B St. Gates open at 4 p.m. A fundraiser for Project Share, tickets are $10 at the gate (cash only), 5 and younger free, Springfield veterans get one free ticket but only with proper ID and at SUB’s Main Office in advance; $8 in advance online, $5 in advance at SUB’s Main office or at Jerry’s Home Improvement Center. Vendors include Doug’s Place, Fairy Floss, Hole in the Wall BBQ, Kico’s BBQ, Larsen’s Fine Candy (ice cream treats), Most Wanted Coffee, Oriental Village, Sweet Bay Shaved Ice, Ume Grill and a beer and wine pavilion. Short lawn chairs, picnic blankets, you own food or picnic allowed. No open or glass containers, weapons, fireworks (including sparklers), alcohol, dogs, pets, and river access are allowed. www.subutil.com
Old Fashioned July 4: Fireworks show over the Siuslaw River from the east end of the Port of Siuslaw Campground in Historic Old Town beginning at about 10 p.m. Monday. Music and entertainment by DJ Al Rojas starts at the Port property at 8 p.m. Patriotic music accompany the 30-minute fireworks show. A Bicycle Parade, registration from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at the Gazebo Park in Old Town, is planned at 10 a.m. down Bay Street on July 4. The annual pie and watermelon eating contests, music, and other fun will take place in the grassy area of the Port of Siuslaw Parking lot at the east end of Bay Street. Registration for pie and watermelon eating contests are at noon and the competition begins at 2 p.m. Each category is limited to the first 36 people to register in each category — ages 5 to 10 years, 11 to 15 years, and 16+. https://florencechamber.com/event/2022july4
Creswell 4th of July Celebration: Monday's events starts with pancake breakfast (7 a.m.-10 a.m. at Holt Park 5th and A Street); parade and military flyover through downtown at 11 a.m.; vendors, food, family area, and live music from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in Holt Park; Creswell Grange vendors, hot dogs, sno cones and public restrooms from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 274 W. Oregon Ave.; airplane rides for ages 8 to 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Creswell Hobby Field Airport; City Hall Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest, from noon to 4 p.m. with judging at 5:30 p.m.; fireworks at dusk at Creswell High School on Niblock Lane. https://business.creswellchamber.com/events/details/2022-4th-of-july-celebration-6628creswellchamber.com)
Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration: Events on Sunday and Monday. Volunteer firefighters pancake breakfast from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Sunday and 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Monday at 500 Smith St. Firecracker 5K & Fun Run at 9 a.m. Sunday starting at Harrisburg High School Track. '50s "Car Hop" from 4 p.m. to 7 pm. Sunday at Grill and Casa Toreros parking lot. Monday's parade starts at 11 a.m. (stay off railroad tracks and no running in the road or up to floats or cars; violators will be asked to leave). www.ci.harrisburg.or.us/community/page/harrisburg-july-4th-celebration