Independence Days 2026 - July 3rd & 4th

Independence Days 2026 is just around the corner! Join us in Independence Riverview Park as we celebrate America's 250th birthday on July 3rd and 4th for fun, fireworks, live music, the Duck Derby, the Talent Show, field games and crafts for the kids, food trucks, vendors, a pop-up museum from our friends at Gilbert House Children’s Museum, and carnival rides and games. The full event schedule and a link to purchase tickets is available at: https://www.friendsofcommunityparks.org/independence-days-2026
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED! If you would like to volunteer and support this beloved community event, please check out the volunteer slots available here: https://www.friendsofcommunityparks.org/donate-volunteer
As a volunteer you will receive:
1. A volunteer wristband for the date you are scheduled to work
2. A complimentary wristband for one of the days that you are not scheduled to work
3. An Independence Days Volunteer T-Shirt
4. Complimentary food and beverages for volunteers are available during breaks in the Air-Conditioned Break Tent!
Thank you to our sponsors:
Arena Sports Bar & Grill
Cabinetworks
Capitol Auto Group
City of Independence
City of Monmouth
Country Financial
D. Carmona Construction
Elite Construction Group
Garcia Plumbing
Independence Heritage Museum
Jack & Laura K Insurance
Les Schwab
Maps Credit Union
Monmouth-Indy YMCA
Oaktree Property Mgmt
Pacific Power
PT Northwest
Roths
State Farm
The Gatti Law Firm
The Jack and Laura Moothart Hometown Fireworks Fund
The Independence Hotel
Truax Corp-Chevron
Western Oregon University
Western Shelter