The City of Vancouver, the Historic Trust, and the National Park Service invite the community to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a full day of free family-friendly festivities at the historic Fort Vancouver Parade Grounds on Friday, July 3rd.
Vancouver Celebrates America 250
The event will feature live entertainment, hands-on activities, local history, food vendors, and an outdoor movie under the stars. The free event runs from noon to 11 p.m. and is open to all ages.
Highlights include a welcome from the mayor, a blessing from a Colville Lakes tribal member, live performances throughout the afternoon, a community pet costume contest, historic weapons demonstrations, family games, and roaming entertainment. The celebration concludes with a free outdoor screening of the beloved film A League of Their Own, rated PG, beginning at 9 p.m.
Visitors can also explore the rich history of Fort Vancouver through free admission to Fort Vancouver National Historic Site Facilities from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Original reporting: Clark County Today (Vancouver WA) — read the source article.
