Clark County communities will celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday with parades, festivals, fireworks, and family activities across the region during the Fourth of July holiday. From Vancouver’s America 250 celebration at Fort Vancouver to old and new community traditions in Ridgefield, Battleground, Camas, Washougal, and other cities, residents will have numerous opportunities to commemorate the semi-quincentennial of the United States while enjoying local events.

Local Events

Many of this year’s events carry a special emphasis on America’s 250th anniversary, blending historical reflection with patriotic celebrations that include children’s parades, live entertainment, gatherings, fireworks displays, and other activities designed to bring neighbors together. The Historic Trust’s America 250 Celebration will take place at the Fort Vancouver Parade Grounds, featuring live music, family games, and activities. Other events include the WELCOME TO THE WOODLAND COMMUNITY LIBRARY 250TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT, Celebrating America’s 250th in downtown Camas, and the Maddox July 3rd Family Celebration in Battleground.

The Ridgefield 4th of July Celebration will include a morning fun run, the annual 4th of July Parade, live entertainment, children’s activities, food vendors, arts and crafts booths, games, and family activities throughout downtown. The Fourth of July Non-Motorized Kids Parade will take place at Hathaway Park in Washougal, inviting children and families to decorate and ride bicycles, scooters, wagons, strollers, wheelchairs, and other non-motorized vehicles in an Independence Day themed procession.

The Go Forth Festival in Longview will feature live entertainment, food and marketplace vendors, the Cardboard Boat Regatta, family activities, and one of Southwest Washington’s largest Independence Day celebrations. The July 4th highlights include the annual parade beginning at 10 a.m. through downtown Longview and a fireworks show scheduled for 10:15 p.m. over Lake Sacajawea.

Original reporting: Clark County Today (Vancouver WA) — read the source article.