To participate in the Hood River Fourth of July parade, line up on Eliot Drive at 9 a.m. tomorrow, July 4.
A previous version of this article incorrectly stated that participants must line up on Eliot Drive at 8 a.m. The correct time is 9 a.m.
Stevenson
Fireworks, dusk — Live music and fireworks at dusk at Skamania County Fairgrounds, 710 SW Rock Creek Road.
North Bonneville
Parade, 11 a.m. — Parade circles North Bonneville City Park, East Cascade Drive and Garrison.
Carson
Ice cream social, 2 p.m. — socialize with friends and neighbors in the fields next to Skamania County PUD.
White Salmon
Parade 1 p.m. — Community parade from, Grandview along Jewett to Rheingarten Park. Prizes awarded for parade decorations: bring wagons, scooters, strollers. Floats, dogs, horses. Check in at Tohomish at Spokes Bike Park, north of the ballfields, by 2 p.m. for judging.
Road closures, 1:45 p.m. — State Route 141 will be closed during the parade. O’Keefe Street will be a one-way eastbound road during parade check-in.
Rheingarten Park, 2 p.m. — 204 Army Bands.
Bingen
Bingen Point, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. — Locals are invited to safely discharge fireworks at Bingen Point. Note that it’s possible to legally purchase certain fireworks on federal or tribal lands which are in violation of Washington law, and which will be confiscated at this event. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. No pets, alcohol, drugs, weapons, or fan-cake type firework. Hotdogs for sale starting 6:30 p.m., by the Bingen Fire Department.
The Dalles
Rocket Run, 1 a.m. — A run along Riverfront Trail, choose your distance. Starts at Bargeway Pub, registration required at 6:30 a.m. Run starts 7 a.m. Fees $10 youth, $20 adults, $10 for optional T-shirt. Pets welcome. Participants under 13 must be accompanied by adult.
Free breakfast, 8 a.m. — Bargeway Pub & Catering. Food provided by McDonald’s of the Gorge.
Yoga, 9 a.m. — Bargeway Pub & Catering. Free; preregistration required at www.pureyogathedalles.com or by calling 541-490-2437.
Community parade, 10 a.m. — Starts at Sixth and Webber, travels traditional route through The Dalles via East Third and East Second, ending at Union Street. To participate, preregister with The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce before June 26 at mms.thedalleschamber.com/members/evr/reg_event.php?orgcode=TDAC&evid=83867983.
Concert, 11 a.m. — Gorge Winds Concert Band Fourth of July Concert, The Dalles City Park, 707 Union Street. John Phillip Sousa marches, movie and Broadway music, classical composers.
Block party, 12 p.m. — Second and Monroe.
Cornhole Tournament, 1 p.m. — At Smoke Wring BBQ, $40 to enter. Cash prize for First, Second and Third Place. Bring your own board, up to tournament standards. Ten slots available.
Firework show, 10 p.m. — Good views from Lewis and Clark Festival Park, Sorosis Park, and Bargeway Pub. Boats, drones and swimmers to stay out of the fallout zone, including Columbia River docks.
Hood River
Community parade, 10 a.m. — Starts at Pacific Avenue and Twelfth Street, ends at Hood River Aquatic Center. To participate, line up on Eliot Drive to register your float with Hood River Lions Club at 9 a.m. Fees are $10 per vehicle, $15 for a group or business.
Firework show, 10 p.m. — Fireworks will last for about 15-20 minutes. Spectators can view the show at the Hood River Event Site. Hood River Spit itself is off-limits for safety reasons. Admission free, but area parking fees set by Port of Hood River.
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