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.

Schedule:

Dusk: 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.

The show will go on! More than Twenty corporate partners and individuals have joined forces once again to hold the annual 4th of July fireworks display. The fireworks will be shot from a barge in the river near downtown Astoria to provide a multitude of great vantage points for spectators to enjoy the show from a safe distance.

With the continued leadership from Bob Dorn of Hyak Tongue Point and Willis Van Dusen of Van Dusen Beverages, the fireworks display and related expenses are completely paid for by business contributions. In recent years, they raised funds for a bigger show than we have ever had in Astoria and the 2024 show will be just as spectacular.

"Our goal is to celebrate our community with this long-standing and beloved tradition," said Bob Dorn.

On Thursday, July 4, 2024 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 during the display on Eagle Country 103.9 FM.

"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.