Where to see fireworks on the 4th of July

By KPIC.com Staff Published: Jul 3, 2012 at 10:16 AM PDT
Where to see fireworks on the 4th of July

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. -- All over Douglas County, people will be able to see the rocket's red glare and bombs bursting in air, celebrating Independence Day.

Here is a look at where to go if you want to see some fireworks shows:

  • In Roseburg, the annual Hometown 4th of July event will be held in Stewart Park. The festivities kick off at 6:00 p.m. with live music, and the fireworks are set to start at 9:55 p.m. Officials want to remind visitors that the event is alcohol and tobacco free.
  • In Winston, a day full of activities kicks off at noon at Riverbend Park. A parade will run through Winston at 1:00 p.m., and live music and entertainment will go on until the fireworks start at 10:00 p.m. Officials are planning a basketball tourney, belly dancing and a burger making contest at 4:00 p.m.
  • Visitors to Diamond Lake will also have a fun-filled day, kicking off at noon with a BBQ, games and live music. Fireworks will shoot up over the lake starting at 10:00 p.m.
  • Riddle will wrap up the Sawdust Jubilee with fireworks at the Riddle High School football field, after a full day of events, starting with a 5K and 10K run in the morning, a parade through town at 11:00 a.m. and activities and music all day long.
  • Winchester Bay will have a fireworks show that officials say you can pretty much see from anywhere in the area. They will be launched from Harbor Drive and Beach Blvd., and officials say they will be accepting donations to help with the show.
  • In Yoncalla, the fireworks show will kick off at dusk from the Yoncalla baseball fields, after a day of activities that start with a parade at 10:30. The festivities will spill into Thursday, where the annual Amateur Rodeo kicks off at 1:00 p.m. at the Yoncalla Rodeo Grounds.

Officials with area law enforcement agencies want to remind people to stay safe and drive sober, no matter where you end up for the 4th.

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