The inspiration of this post springs from failure. Earlier today a resident walked in through the door, greeted me and asked, “So what is there to do in the city for the holiday weekend?” I froze. After trying to collect myself(FAIL), I mumbled, “Ugh, fireworks over the river?”
After realizing my failure as a concierge I jumped on Google and begin searching away for THE BEST events Portland had to offer to share with all of my wonderful residents(and dedicated readers…). Here is the summary of my findings:
Best Places to View Fireworks:
Planned firework displays will occur in three locations throughout the city starting about 9:45 at Oaks Park, Waterfront and PGE Park. Some of the better spots in town to watch the explosions in the sky are: Waterfront park, Sellwood park, Hawthorne Bridge, the West Hills, Departure, Rose City Grill, various roof tops throughout downtown(parking garages are good ones…), and if you have an east facing unit(or a friend…) here at Cyan/PDX you can see phenomenal views of the fireworks.
Fourth of July Events:
Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival
Waterfront Park
July 2-5, opens at 11am on the 4th
Enjoy great blues bands as well as other festival activities at the Waterfront Blues Festival. The entrance fee is $10 or 2 cans of donated food. All proceeds go to the Oregon Food Bank.
Portland Beavers Game
PGE Park
7:05 pm
Watch the Beavers take on the Las Vegas 51′s at PGE park. Enjoy the baseball game and fireworks when the game concludes.
Independence Day at Fort Vancouver presented by Bank of America
Fort Vancouver National Site
Gates open at 8am, Entertainment begins at noon
Enjoy an amazing tradition as the fireworks return to Fort Vancouver. Enjoy live music, food and numerous activities throughout the day until the fireworks finale at night!
