Arrival path
- 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.
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Portland Fireworks Events
Portland's Waterfront Blues Festival and the city's July 4 Waterfront Park show share the Tom McCall Waterfront corridor on the Willamette River.
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Transit plan
- TriMet MAX Blue and Red lines stop at Skidmore Fountain and Yamhill District — short walk to the riverfront.
- Service runs late on July 4.
Parking choice
- SmartPark garages (Naito Parkway and 4th & Yamhill) accept reservations.
- Hawthorne and Burnside bridge bicycle parking is the fastest option.
Exit and safety
- Willamette River seawall benches are slippery when wet — keep children on the seawall side.
Best viewing areas
Tom McCall Waterfront ParkSalmon Street Springs PlazaHawthorne Bridge pedestrian walkwayOMSI lawn (east side)
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