MILLENNIUM CONCERT BAND. Kick off the 4th of July festivities with a patriotic concert performed by Lake Oswego’s own Millennium Concert Band. The performance includes the Presentation of Colors by the Lake Oswego Honor Guard as well as a tribute to those who have served. Wednesday, July 3 at 7:00 p.m. in Millennium Plaza Park.
LIONS CLUB PANCAKE BREAKFAST. Be part of a 75-year tradition by queuing up in line in George Rogers Park for the annual Lake Oswego Lions Club 4th of July Pancake Breakfast. Enjoy all the pancakes and sausage you can eat for only $10 ($7 for children under 12) along with coffee, milk and orange juice. Proceeds benefit the Lake Oswego Lions Club and their VIsionEnvoy Club Branch to help provide vision and hearing assistance to neighbors who can’t afford the care they need and support local food pantries and other charities. Thursday, July 4 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at George Rogers Park, 611 State Street.
STAR SPANGLED PARADE. Be part of the sea of red, white and blue coursing down A Avenue by either entering or cheering on the annual Star-Spangled Parade. All the parade favorites will be there from festive floats, musical entertainment, classic cars, costumed canines and candy tossers. The festivities continue after the parade at Millennium Plaza Park with music, face painting, food trucks and the annual Pie Eating contest. Thursday, July 4; Staging begins at 9:00 a.m.; Parade at 10:00 a.m. Millennium Plaza Park, 200 First Street; however, parade works its way down A Avenue from 10th Street.
4th OF JULY BOAT PARADE. Catch patriotic-decked boats head out from the Lake Oswego marina starting at 12:00 p.m. and proceeding along the northern shore until reaching the Lake Grove Swim Park before returning back to where it began. Thursday, July 4 at 12:00 p.m.
INDEPENDENCE DAY ILLUMINATION: A CONCERT AND LASER LIGHT SHOW. The City moves the party to Foothills Park for the 4th of July closer—a concert from Kalimba followed by a laser light show in the sky. Other activities include food trucks, face painting and more. Thursday, July 4 from 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. 199 Foothills Road.
4th OF JULY FIREWORKS. Hosted by the Lake Oswego Corporation and held on the west end of the Main Lake, fireworks are shot from a floating barge and put on a fantastic show for boaters and well-situated lake residents. Tuesday, July 4 @ 9:45 p.m.
SKI and WAKEBOARD EXTRAVAGANZA. Grab a viewing spot of the action in Lakewood Bay at Sundeleaf Plaza, the Lake Theatre and Café, or Millennium Plaza Park on Saturday, July 6 beginning at 10:00 a.m. (ski show) and 1:00 p.m. (wakeboard) in Lakewood Bay. Stick around for the Portland Water Spectacular Ski Show at 5:00 p.m. as a team of skiers performs tricks, barefoot skiing, jumps and skiing pyramids.
SUMMER OF MUSIC CONCERT SERIES at MILLENNIUM PLAZA. Enjoy the sounds of Barrio Mestizo at Millennium Plaza Park on Sunday, July 7 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. followed by Norman Sylvester on July 21. Bring your beach chairs, blankets and settle in for an evening of entertainment. 200 First Street.
SUMMER OF MUSIC CONCERT SERIES at FOOTHILLS PARK. Singer-songwriter Curtis Salgado brings his popular and award-winning sound to Foothills Park on Wednesday, July 10 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. followed by Barracuda on July 17, Andy Stokes on July 24 and Hit Machine on July 31. 199 Foothills Road.
POP-UP CONCERT SERIES ON THE LAKE. Boats gather to enjoy the sounds of The Yachtsmen at a location announced 30 minutes before it begins on July 19 beginning at 6:00 p.m.
MOVIES IN THE PARK. Take in one of our glorious warm summer evenings with family and friends by enjoying Finding Dory in the park. Bring blankets, pillows and low beach chairs for an entertaining night under the stars. Popcorn is free; treats, candy and beverages are available for purchase. Movie begins at dusk, @ 8:45 p.m.Thursday, July 25 Westlake Park, 14165 Bunick Drive.
PORTLAND FESTIVAL SYMPHONY. A collaboration of 65 of Portland’s finest classical musicians from the Oregon Symphony, the Portland Operate Orchestra and musician’s union Local 99, bring their sounds to Foothills Park for all to enjoy. Audience participation is encouraged with children invited to join the orchestra at a selected time by playing flutes and other instruments which are given out for children to play and take home as souvenirs. Saturday, July 27 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Outside food and drink, including beer/wine/cider permitted; however, no spirits. Check online for parking options. 199 Foothills Road.
OPS FEST. See Shakespeare like never before, using techniques during Shakespeare’s own time such as limited rehearsal, an onstage prompter, fast-paced, energetic acting and lots of audience interaction. Twelfth Night at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 28 at Roehr Park (350 Oswego Pointe Drive) followed by Romeo and Juliet on Friday, August 9 at George Rogers Park (611 S. State Street).
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