Fourth of July Events in Eugene, Springfield, Lane County

In Lane County, residents celebrating Independence Day will find plenty of festivities this year, from food and drinks to entertainment and competitions. There are rodeos and races and parades and fireworks shows, accompanied by good food, live music and other entertainment. Here are some of the top events for Lane County residents to follow as they make their 4th of July plans:

Eugene Pro Rodeo

The annual Eugene Pro Rodeo with competitions, entertainment and fireworks is back. Visitors can see Roughstock, bareback riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, bull riding, barrel racing, steer wrestling and roping events. There will be rodeo clowns and carnival food and drinks.

When: Wednesday, July 3 to Saturday, July 6 from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PMWhere: Eugene Pro Rodeo at 90751 Prairie Road, Eugene.More information: www.eugeneprorodeo.com

Creswell Fourth of July Parade

The long-standing Creswell Fourth of July Parade will take place in downtown Creswell, featuring an array of live musicians.

While the parade starts at 11 a.m., events will take place throughout the day, including a paid pancake breakfast from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., a military flyover at 11:20 a.m. and a fireworks show at dusk. There will be vendors and food available all day, as well as face painting and open houses at the Creswell Museum and the Historic Old Schoolhouse.

Consult the Chamber’s website for information about street closures.

When: Thursday, July 4.Where: Creswell Town & Holt Park, Creswell.More information: business.creswellchamber.com/events/details/2024-4th-of-july-celebration-6900

Harrisburg July Celebration

The City of Harrisburg’s annual Fourth of July extravaganza offers a variety of ways to get involved. From the firefighters’ breakfast, Veteran’s Wall of Honor, an airplane flyover, book sale, museum visit, live music, boat parade, vendors, crafts, obstacle course for children, fireworks and food, there is something for everyone.

On Wednesday there will be a pet parade, where visitors and their pets can don costumes and join the brigade along the Harrisburg Riverfront.

When: Wednesday July 3 and Thursday July 4.Where: 500 Smith Street, Harrisburg.More information: www.facebook.com/HarrisburgJuly4th

50th Annual Oregon Track Club Butte to Butte Run

The Rexius Oregon Track Club’s Butte to Butte celebrates 50 years of tradition with three events: a 10K Run, a 5K Run/Walk and a 4-mile Mayor’s Walk. The event claims to be Eugene’s longest-running community race, starting with young Eugene athletes running to the top of Spencer Butte and along Willamette Street in 1973.

The routes take runners and walkers through the historic streets of Eugene, ending with the finish location and festival at 5th Street Public Market.

Registration costs $30 for adults 13 and older and $10 for youth under 12. Prices will increase by $5 after July 1st.

When: Thursday, July 4, starting at 6:30 PMWhere: 5th Street Public Market at 296 E 5th Ave. and Spencer Butte Middle School at 500 E 43rd Ave., Eugene.More information: buttetobutte.com

Florence ‘old fashioned’ fireworks

Florence’s annual Independence Day celebration includes a 30-minute fireworks show over the Siuslaw River on the east side of the Sisulaw Campground Harbor and can be viewed along the waterfront in Florence’s historic Old Town. The fireworks start around 10 p.m

Florence Habitat for Humanity is partnering with the city to host a community-wide Porch Parade and a Bicycle Parade on Bay Street. There are also annual pie and watermelon eating contests, music and more throughout the day.

When: Thursday, July 4.Where: Bay Street, Florence.More information: florencechamber.com/events/annual-events-festivals/july-4th

Oregon Bach Festival’s Big Brass and Fireworks

In collaboration with Emeralds Baseball, Oregon Bach Festival presents a concert by the Grammy-winning Rebirth Brass Band. The concert opens with a performance by local band Marichi Monumental and ends with fireworks.

Tickets range from $15 to $25 and must be purchased through Emeralds Baseball.

When: Wednesday, July 3 at 8 p.mWhere: PK Parking at 90751 Prairie Road, Eugene.More information: calendar.uoregon.edu/event/big_brass_and_boom_ii_with_rebirth_brass_band?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=University+of+Oregon

Springfield’s ‘Light of Liberty’ celebration

Hosted by Springfield’s Utility Board, the family-friendly Light of Liberty event promises food, fun and entertainment with performances by The Spinners and more. The evening ends with fireworks at 10 p.m

When: Thursday, July 4, from 4:00 PM to 10:30 PMWhere: Island Park at 200 West B St., Springfield.More information: www.subutil.com/about-us/in-our-community/lol2024

Miranda Cyr covers education for The Register-Guard. You can contact her at [email protected] or find her on Twitter @mirandabcyr.