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Portland, OR
Waterfront Blues Festival Fireworks 2026
Portland Waterfront fireworks coincide with the Waterfront Blues Festival weekend.
About this event
The Tom McCall Waterfront fireworks are visible from both banks of the Willamette and are operated as part of the broader Waterfront Blues Festival.
Viewing tips
- Salmon Street Springs Plaza has the closest view but fills by 7pm.
- OMSI lawn on the east bank is the family-friendly alternative with permitted picnics.
Transit and parking
- TriMet MAX Blue and Red lines stop at Skidmore Fountain.
- Streetcar runs every 15 minutes through 12:30am on July 4.
- SmartPark garages (Naito Parkway and 4th & Yamhill) accept reservations.
- Hawthorne and Burnside bridge bicycle parking is the fastest option.
Safety notes
- Willamette River seawall benches are slippery when wet — keep children on the seawall side.