July 4, 2007 in Bend, Oregon - Great Fireworks and Free Family Fun!

This year July 4, 2007 there is a lot of fun and free activities for the whole family in Central Oregon. Bend has great weather and this year our Independence Day promises to be warm and sunny. Here is a schedule of the local happenings you won't want to miss. Food, fun, and entertainment make for a great 4^th of July Celebration in Bend Oregon, 2007.

Schedule of Events:

8 am to Noon - Sunrise Lions Club Pancake Breakfast. Adults $5 and Kids $3.

8:30 am - Spark Your Heart 5k run or walk - This will be at Troy Field in Bend

9:30 am - Line up for Bend's Annual Downtown Pet Parade (sorry - no cats or rabbits allowed unless stuffed) Bring your pet, on leash, and walk or bike the parade (costumes welcome) Parade starts at 10 am

10 am - Downtown Redmond Annual Parade, themed 'Stars and Stripes Forever'

10 am to 4:30 pm The DesChutes Historical Museum in Downtown Bend is celebrating their 27^th anniversary with free admission and free ice cream.

10 am to 4 pm - Bend Library Summer Book Sale - Books for everyone!

11 am -4 pm Drake Park's annual U.S. Cellular July 4^th Festival. Old fashion games like the three-legged sack race watermelon eating, family fun, live entertainment, food, Fly Fish Fling, and many artisan booths. Don't miss the fun.

3 pm to 7 pm - Bend Farmer's Market - by Mirror Pond. Fresh local food and goods.

6 pm to 8 pm - Jake's Diner and Central Oregon Veterans are having a BBQ, with live music by Blues artist Richard Taelor and son Ted. All funds will go to assist homeless veterans.

6:30 to 8 pm Fireman's Picnic and BBQ at Fort Rock Park with Free music by Rhythm on the Range @ Meadows Driving Range (please note that all fireworks are prohibited in Sunriver)

10 pm Fireworks Spectacular at Pilot Butte State Park. The fireworks are shot off the top of the butte, put on by Bend Bulletin, and can be seen over most of the town, although prime parking spots in nearby parking lots are filled up hours before dark. Every year the show gets better. If you're new to the Bend area, you might notice the fire trucks at the top and bottom of the butte. They are to put out the annual fire caused by the fireworks on the butte. Not to worry, they are quick to put the flames out and it adds a little excitement to the show.

Come join in the Central Oregon Fun!