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Source: The Oregonian, June 28, 2012
By Rosemarie Stein
Fort Vancouver: Live music, games, a parade, food for purchase. Fireworks are launched from Pearson Airfield at dusk, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Wednesday. Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, 1001 E. Fifth St., Vancouver; $5 advance, $7 at gate, ages 12 and younger free; fortvan.org/fourth
Pepsi Fourth of July Fireworks: Live entertainment, carnival rides all day. Fireworks at dusk. 10 a.m.-midnight Wednesday. Oaks Park (east end of the Sellwood Bridge), 7805 S.E. Oaks Park Way; gate fee $2-$5; oakspark.com or 503-233-5777
St. Paul Rodeo: Rodeo action followed by fireworks each night. Outside the arena, there's a family carnival with rides and games, art shows and vendors. Various times for rodeo performances Tuesday-Saturday, July 7; carnival opens 11 a.m. daily, St. Paul; tickets start at $14; 800-237-5920 or stpaulrodeo.com
Molalla Buckeroo: Rodeo competition, a carnival, barbecue, live music, dancing and fireworks (nightly following rodeo). Various times Tuesday-Friday. Molalla Buckeroo Grounds, 815 Shirley St., Molalla; $13-$15; molallabuckeroo.com or 503-829-8388
Waterfront Blues Festival: Fireworks 10 p.m. Wednesday, Waterfront Park; waterfrontbluesfest.com; viewing is free from various downtown locations.
