The fireworks display will be positioned to provide the widest viewing angle possible so that people can watch from their homes on the hillside and spread out across the waterfront for a view of the skies above the river over Astoria.
Please be courteous when selecting a spot to watch the parade or the fireworks display. Please pack out what you bring in like food containers, sparklers and other garbage. We ask for everyone's help this holiday to make this celebration is a good experience.
Let's have a safe and legal blast on America's birthday. Reminder, only consumer fireworks obtained from an Oregon permitted retail stand, such as cones, fountains, and other ground-based fireworks are allowed. Please also consider your neighbors and pets before deciding on when and where you choose to light legal fireworks.
2025 Fourth of July
Schedule of Activities around the Astoria and Warrenton area
Wednesday, July 3, 2025
Free Concert feat. patriotic standards tunes of yesteryear
Liberty Theatre
6 p.m. doors, 7 p.m. concert
More info: North Coast Symphonic Band
Free concert kicks off their 45th season. The event is sponsored by a generous donation from the Astoria Clowns.
Thursday, July 4, 2025
Astoria Riverfront Trolley
Astoria
The trolley is expected to operate from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
More info with link to GPS location: Old300.org
This hasn't been confirmed yet for 2025.
Old Fashioned Fourth of July Parade, Car Show, BBQ & more
Downtown Warrenton
3 p.m.
(see article below for more info)
Fireworks
Over the Columbia River in Astoria
Dusk (approx. 10 p.m.)
Tune in your radio at 9:30 p.m. for pre-show music and more.
(see article below for more info)
Fireworks
Over the Pacific Ocean in Seaside
Dusk (approx. 10 p.m.)
More info: Seaside Chamber of Commerce
July 5th - every year
Clean up efforts
Each year, volunteers come out as individuals or with a group in each of our communities to help clean up debris along the Warrenton parade route, Astoria riverwalk, Seaside beaches and more. Do your part by cleaning up your area when the parade or fireworks display is over, then come out and join this truly grassroots effort of community members on the morning of the 5th.
Our chamber staff will be on the patrol starting at 8 a.m. Join us!
8 a.m. - Astoria Riverwalk focusing on the 17th street plaza area
8:30 a.m. - Warrenton Parade route (meeting by City Hall at SE 2nd and S Main)
Bring your gloves, litter picker, bucket, etc. - we have few extra supplies to share.
Several restaurants and breweries have hosted events in the past to celebrate the holiday. We'll add those here when 2025 details are announced. Click here for our community calendar.
2025 Warrenton 4th of July Parade –
Red, White, & Coastal Cool
Spruce Up Warrenton is proud to once again host the annual 4th of July Parade, sponsored by the City of Warrenton. This year’s theme is Red, White, & Coastal Cool—a celebration of patriotic spirit with a fun coastal twist!
Join us for a full day of festivities:
Free Community BBQ – Hosted by the Warrenton Volunteer Firefighters Association at noon, featuring hamburgers and hot dogs (donations welcome).
Classic Car Show – Back by popular demand, held at Robinson Community Park from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM.
Parade Kickoff – The parade begins at 3:00 PM on July 4, traveling along Main Avenue from First Street to Ninth, turning west on Ninth to SW Cedar, and finishing at Warrenton Grade School. Eagle Country 103.9 FM will be announcing the parade and playing music for those attending in-person (not broadcast).
Local businesses, community organizations, and individuals are invited to apply to participate in the parade. Applications are available at www.spruceupwarrenton.com or through the link on our Facebook page.
For questions or more information, please contact the parade committee—made up of Spruce Up Warrenton and dedicated community volunteers—at spruceupwarrenton@gmail.com.
Let’s come together to celebrate our community with pride, creativity, and a splash of coastal flair!
Parade photos courtesy of The Columbia Press.
Fireworks to Light up the Sky on the Fourth of July
On July 4, 2025 the show will be launched from a barge and will begin at 10 p.m.
The display this year will be placed in the river near downtown Astoria to allow viewing from a large area of town to avoid crowding along the Riverwalk. Ohana Media Group will be simulcasting patriotic music on Eagle Country 103.9 FM starting at 9:30 p.m. to continue throughout the display.
We may be biased, but we think the July 4th fireworks over the Columbia River are the best around. From Hammond to Alderbrook, riverbanks, parks, and waterfronts fill with local and visiting families cheering on the dazzling display, set to a musical simulcast thanks to Ohana Media.
“The Chamber is honored to have the support from these business partners to keep this annual event on the calendar,” said Executive Director David Reid. “By offering a public display, we hope to cut down on personal fireworks displays which become a fire and safety hazard on our area beaches, as well.”
We encourage our community to continue to find safe ways to celebrate Independence Day this year and look to skies with us on the 4th of July.
Help us Keep the Fireworks Popping
Our traditional July 4th fireworks event is in jeopardy this year due to unforeseen costs. Fireworks along the Astoria waterfront are spectacular because we are able to launch them from a barge in the river. That barge and the tug that gets and keeps it there have been donated in the past at great expense to the donor. This year that option is not available to us, which leaves us with a potential for a significant shortfall in our fundraising and no viable land-side alternative for the display at this late date.
So, we’re urgently asking for $2,500 sponsorships from the community so that we can keep this tradition going strong and celebrate America's birthday in Astoria style. Many have already contributed, but we need a few more to reach the total fundraising need for the costs to put on the show. Sponsors will receive significant mention in radio ads across Ohana Media Group's stations in the weeks leading up to the event along with mention and celebration in chamber communications. Can you help us put this event on this year? To get involved, contact David at (503) 325-6311 or david@oldoregon.com.
Thanks to these partners for making the 2025 fireworks display possible:
American Cruise Lines
Astoria Underground Tours
Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce
Bergerson Construction
Big River Construction
Clatsop Distributing
Columbia River Bar Pilots
Da Yang Seafood
Englund Marine & Industrial Supply
Fort George Brewery
Hampton Lumber
Hyak Maritime
Hyak Tongue Point
J.E. McAmis Construction
Joe's Mobil
Mo's Seafood and Chowder
Pacific Seafoods
Wilcox and Flegel Oil Company
With In-Kind Donations and Additional Support from:
Ohana Media Group
WCT Marine and Construction, providing the tug ‘Voyager’ and tug crew; and loading and unloading the fireworks barge
It is not to late to join this list of sponsors!
Notice to Mariners
Many boaters have inquired about whether they can watch from the river aboard their vessel. Yes, this is a great way to see the show. Please follow all safety guidelines for mariners provided by the USCG and CC Sheriff's marine patrol.
Plan for a 550-feet safety zone around the barge.