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Welcome to The Premier Small Town Big Fourth Experience!
Established in 2014, this all-day celebration of independence has become a beloved tradition, offering a jam-packed day of festivities for the entire community. From the exhilarating Rocket Run & Community Breakfast, to the spectacular Hometown USA Parade and Fireworks display lighting up the beautiful Columbia River Gorge, Fort Dalles Fourth promises something for everyone from dawn 'til dusk.
This community display is free for all to enjoy, thanks to our supporters!
Join us for the Fort Dalles Fourth of July celebration, featuring The Hometown USA Parade!!!
Starting at 6th St and Webber at 10:00 , the parade will travel down the traditional parade route in The Dalles, and everyone is invited to come and join the festivities!
While there’s no required entry fee, we kindly encourage parade participants to consider making a voluntary donation to the Fort Dalles Fourth Fireworks Fund.Your support helps keep this hometown tradition going strong and ensures we can continue lighting up the night for the whole community. Please visit Fireworksinthedalles.com or email directly at fireworksinthedalles@gmail.com.
Sponsored by
Columbia Gorge Honda & Toyota
Hosted by
The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce
Activities for the Day ...
6:30am | Rocket Run - Ready, Set, RUN! Pre-registration required.
8am | Community Breakfast - Free for all, McBreakfast.
8am - 4pm | Red, White, & Play Kids Fair: City Park
ALL DAY | 2nd & Monroe Block Party - The Landing with Smoke Wring BBQ (gates open at 8:30am) 10:30 Blackbrid Band; 1pm Frieght Train Jane
9am | Yoga on The Grass - Pure relaxation with a pre-registration.
10am | PARADE - Home Town USA
11am | Concert In The Park - City Park 11;:00am Gorge Winds Concert Band in The Park
11pm | Cornhole Tournament - Wholesome fun at Smoke Wring BBQ , pre-registration required.
10pm | FIREWORKS DISPLAY - Get ready for one of the safest & largest displays in The Pacific Northwest!
(phone: 541-296-2231)
Application Deadline: Tuesday, July 1, 2025 12:00 PM
No Charge for entries but we do require a form filled out for each and every Parade Entry
Judging will be on July 4th, 2025 from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM, in a designated area near the lineup. The award will be presented to the lineup just before you head downtown. That way your ribbon may be displayed and the announcers may announce the results.
CATEGORIES: Most Patriotic Entry
Judging will be based on the following criteria:
Presentation of the theme 40% of the score
Visual appeal 30% of the score
Originality 20% of the score
Effective use of size 10% of score
Total possible points: 100
One Ribbon to the Most Patriotic Entry
Judging will take place at your assigned spot (given at check-in).
8:00 AM Check-in begins with parade officials on 8th St and Cherry Hts. Rd (behind Goodwill).
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Judging begins for those that want to be judged at your location spot.
10:00 AM Parade begins.
ROUTE: Start at West 6th & Webber. East on 6th, which becomes West 3rd through downtown, left on Monroe, left on West 2nd Street, Parade ends at The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce.
Please DO NOT THROW candy! Instead, please hand it to people.
Questions? Please email: events@thedalleschamber.com or call (541) 296-2231, www.thedalleschamber.com
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