Where to Watch 2016 Fourth of July Fireworks in Seattle, Portland, and U.S Northwest Events

By Mark Aserit 30 Jun, 2016 11:53 EDT

Portland Waterfront 4th of July fireworks show. Oregon Live

United States' 240th birthday is just around the corner. On Monday, the festivities will happen on Seafair Summer Fourth, Bellevue Family 4^th, Corbett Fun Fest and many other locations across the country.

On the 4^th of July, Seafair Summer Fourth celebration will open at Gas Works Park. There will be music on the Main Stage from 12:30 to 9 p.m. Also, there will be vendors and food trucks that offer burgers, barbecue, fried chicken and hot dogs, and there's beer for ages 21 and older.

Seattle Times reported the big fireworks display at Gas Works Park will start at 10:20 p.m. The 20-minute pyrotechnic show will be accompanied by songs about stars, flight and exploration to celebrate Boeing's Centennial. It is estimated there are more than 10,000 pounds of colorful fireworks that will be launched to 1,000 feet in the air.

For those who are not within viewing distance of the fireworks show, KIRO 7 TV will air the spectacular display of lights at 9 p.m. Monday.

On the other hand, one of the biggest Independence Day party on the Eastside will happen on Bellevue Family 4^th at Bellevue Downtown Park. The Main Stage entertainment will begin at 3:45 p.m. Monday. In the evening, there will a big fireworks show at 10:05 p.m. The display will be accompanied by music from Bellevue Youth Symphony Orchestra.

On Idaho, the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration showcases one of the best fireworks shows in the nation. This year's celebration will pack 17,550 shells into a 31-minute program. There will be an average of 10 shells per second. Viewers can watch from the scenic banks of the Snake River.

On Oregon, there are certain types of fireworks that are illegal. According to its fireworks law, it is illegal to use fireworks that fly, explode or travel more than 12 inches in the air. However, it will not stop people to celebrate the Independence Day.

According to Koin, here are some the places where you can watch firework displays around Portland area:

Corbett Fun Fest - A Hometown 4th (fireworks and music)
Estacada Timber Festival (fireworks, concert and log rolling)
Fort Dalles Fourth (food, fireworks and music)
Independence Day at Fort Vancouver (fireworks, picnic dinner, family fun games and entertainment)
Red White & Blue Riverfront Festival in Downtown Corvallis (fireworks, food, drinks, crafts and more)
Pepsi 4th of July Spectacular at Oaks Park (fireworks, rides and roller skating)
Waterfront Fireworks at Tom McCall Waterfront Park (fireworks and music)

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Where to Watch 2016 Fourth of July Fireworks in Seattle, Portland, and U.S Northwest Events

Survey: Hong Kong teens generally identify with traditional Chinese cultural values

Many American churchgoers expect their pastors’ sermons to help them understand and address modern cultural issues American churchgoers are looking for more than biblical explanation from their pastor each week. Many expect the sermons to help them understand and address modern cultural issues.

Survey: Hong Kong teens generally identify with traditional Chinese cultural values

Global Lutherans celebrate Reformation Day, ‘trusting in the power of grace in a merciless time’.

Many American churchgoers expect their pastors’ sermons to help them understand and address modern cultural issues

2.1M Korean Christians estimated at joint worship service to affirm family, oppose gay marriage, pray for nation

Many American churchgoers expect their pastors’ sermons to help them understand and address modern cultural issues
American churchgoers are looking for more than biblical explanation from their pastor each week. Many expect the sermons to help them understand and address modern cultural issues.