The patriotic spirit of America is alive and well in the City of Ridgefield. For 100+ years this growing community has celebrated our nation's independence in a big way. The celebration has grown into a festival where it's estimated around 5,000 people come each year to bathe in the richness of spirit commemorating Old Glory. The all-volunteer festival committee strives to keep the focus of the festival on honoring our nation's birthday while not representing any political or religious agendas. We welcome you to come join us for our celebration and enjoy your time in Ridgefield.

Schedule:

8:00 AM
Fun Runs
8AM - Fun Run: Register online - https://runridgefield.com/independence-run

10:15 AM
Pet and Kid Pre-Parade
Kids that want to participate can meet at the corner of Pioneer and 3rd at 10:15am. Wear your patriotic colors and parade for the spectators along the parade route. Parents are welcome to walk along and are responsible for your child's safety and ability to participate. The kids will either walk up Pioneer, or north on 3rd Ave for 4 blocks before returning to their parents. All tamed animals welcome. Animals must be on a leash at all times and please be prepared to cleanup after them.

11 AM
4th of July Parade - Route can be viewed from 4th Ave and Division down 3rd Ave, to Pioneer and 8th Ave.

10 AM - 5 PM
4th of July Festival in Downtown Ridgefield: Enjoy all the food trucks and craft vendors along S. Main, Pioneer and in Overlook Park.
Children's Activities: Buy your kiddos a wristband for $5 and they can enjoy all the activities unlimited, all day.

Overlook Park:
Hi-Fidelity Entertainment with street dancing
Dancing on the street corner and plaza led by Craig Brown.
Live entertainment on stage in Overlook Park after parade.

2 PM
Pie eating contest: Five categories, ages 6-15. Sign-ups are first to fill time slots, day of event at the Souvenir booth in Overlook Park

Click Here For Parade Application

Parking

-- Ridgefield High School (RHS), 2630 S Hillhurst Rd, FREE C-TRAN Shuttle to the Union Ridge school bus parking located off N 8th Ave. See map (PNG). Avoid the crowds and park at the high school!
                -- AM/Arrival Shuttle: Begin at 8 AM, final departure to Downtown at 10:10 AM.
                -- Park at Ridgefield High School, 2630 S Hillhurst Rd. Loading area in front of high school. Shuttles will run approximately every 20 minutes.
                -- NO SHUTTLE DURING PARADE
                -- PM/Return Shuttle: Begin approximately 12:30 PM, final departure 5 PM
                -- Pick up at school bus turn-around located off N 8th Avenue to shuttle back to RHS. Shuttles will run approximately every 20 minutes.

-- Ridgefield Waterfront, 109 W Division St (cross the railroad tracks on the Pioneer Street Rail Overpass). FREE Shuttle to Ridgefield Community Library available.
                -- BEST ROUTE to waterfront parking is to detour north on Royle Road or Reiman Road to NW 289th Street and come south on Main Avenue. This route will avoid road closures and backups navigating through downtown. View map (PDF)

-- ADA Parking at the Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center, 510 Pioneer Street.
-- No parking the night before.
-- No parking on the Pioneer Street Rail Overpass.

Detour Route

Road closures will be in effect in Downtown throughout the morning, causing backups. Pioneer Street will be CLOSED at Hillhurst for the parade and detour will be required.

Avoid navigating around road closures by using one of these options:

-- To DOWNTOWN PARKING and the BOAT LAUNCH: detour north on Royle Road or Reiman Road to NW 289th Street and come south on Main Avenue. This route will avoid road closures and backups navigating through downtown. FREE Shuttle available from waterfront parking to library.

-- To SHUTTLE PARKING: Take Hillhurst Rd to Ridgefield High School, 2630 S Hillhurst Road. Use FREE C-TRAN Shuttle to downtown.
View map (PDF)