4th of July Family Festival

Happy Valley Park – 13770 SE Ridgecrest Rd.

Thursday, July 4th | Noon – 10pm

The Happy Valley 4th of July Family Festival is set to make a celebratory return and that means it’s time to get ready for a patriotic experience like no other.

The day-long festival begins in the morning with a trek hosted by the Happy Valley Hikers, followed by a community parade comprised of local businesses, residents, and groups. Throughout the day at Happy Valley Park, visitors will enjoy live music, carnival games and inflatable structures, and a variety of food and beverage vendors, including a lively beer garden. The event concludes with one of the best fireworks displays in the area. Entry to the 4th of July Family Festival remains free for everyone, and all attendees can enjoy live music and access to food carts, vendor booths, and the fireworks show at no additional cost.

CARNIVAL RIDES AND INFLATABLES, HOWEVER, WILL NOW REQUIRE A CITY ISSUED WRISTBAND FOR USE.

Answers to questions regarding wristbands

*Happy Valley Park will be CLOSED TO VEHICLES all day July 3 and July 4. Visitors are welcome to enter the park by foot.

Happy Valley Park will also be CLOSED TO VEHICLES July 5 until noon.

We are excited to announce special guest & social media sensation Jeremiah Miller is coming to the 4th of July Family Festival! He is known for his incredible trademark one-wheel performances which are upbeat and fun. Jeremiah will be kicking off the parade in style and then performing live at the festival.

As a huge social media personality, his presence is sure to make this celebration unforgettable. Join us in welcoming Jeremiah to Happy Valley and enjoy a day filled with fun, music, and excitement!

9:30 A.M. – Independance Day Hike

Kick off your 4th of July holiday by joining the Happy Valley Hikers for an Independence Day hike! They will be meeting at 9:30 a.m. in the parking lot on SE 145th by the retention pond. This will be a 2.6-mile hike, relatively easy with minimal elevation.

Noon – Family Parade

Be sure to grab a spot along the parade route as community members, local businesses, and even vintage cars fill the street in what has been dubbed the “longest shortest parade this side of the Mississippi.” This signature event is a fun tradition, and anyone can participate. SE 145^th Ave. between SE Ridgecrest Rd. and SE King Rd. will be off limits starting at 11 a.m. as parade participants line up for the event. *Spectators can watch the parade from the sidewalk along SE Ridgecrest Rd. between SE 145th and the Happy Valley Park main entrance. Check out the link below for all the details about how to participate and how to maximize your parade experience. No pre-registration – please report to check-in booth day of event. See participant information below.

Parade Spectator and Participant Information

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1 P.M. – 10 P.M. Family Festival

Happy Valley Park becomes the place to be as a variety of activities, vendors, and entertainment provides the backdrop to your 4^th of July fireworks countdown. The Mayor and City Council will officially kick off the festivities, but then the Park is your playground as you check out the sights, snacks, and sounds.

Musical Entertainment: 2:30pm-4:30pm: Ian James | 5pm-7pm: Takin’ the Fifth | 7:30pm-9:30pm: 45 Away
Food Vendors: The Chop Spot, Getta Gyro, Guadalupe Kitchen, Pacific NW Kettlecorn, Papa Murphy’s Pizza, Smokin’ Johns BBQ, Steam Werkz, Thai Express, Valley Public House, Yolotl Traditional Mexican Cuisine, Kona Ice, Island Boys, and Rosas’ Churros

Entry to the 4th of July Family Festival remains free for everyone, and all attendees can enjoy live music and access to food carts, vendor booths, and the fireworks show at no additional cost.

CARNIVAL RIDES AND INFLATABLES, HOWEVER, WILL NOW REQUIRE A CITY ISSUED WRISTBAND FOR USE. Please read on for information about payment requirements for non-residents.

Dusk – Fireworks Show

When the sun sets that means it is time to hunker down and look upward as a beautiful show of color and light illuminate the sky. A professional fireworks show will commemorate the day’s events as the holiday wraps.

4th of July Family Festival