Canby Independence Day Celebration
Schedule of Events:
9:30am-3pm: Food and Drink Booths
Savor the flavor! Food and beverage booths will surround Wait Park on N Grant and NW 4th Avenue. A variety of choices means something for everyone!
9:30am-3pm: Arts and Crafts Booths
Local and regional arts and craft booths will gather around Wait Park with a variety of handiwork!
10am-11am: Parade
The parade will feature floats, tractors, horses, dignitaries, vintage cars, fire trucks, police vehicles, bikes, and more! Please note the parade time is now at 10:00am and will feature beautiful NW 1st Avenue!
10am-1pm: Car Show
The Car Show will be held on along N Grant Street and NW 5th Avenue – a return to its traditional location! Car Show registration will be located on NW 5th Avenue between Grant and Holly Streets. Car Show participants may also enter the parade which is now being held at 10:00am.
11am: Official Kick-Off
Join us in Wait Park for the official kick-off of Independence Day! The American Legion will lead the crowd in the flag salute. Then the Women’s Auxiliary will perform the nationwide bell ringing ceremony and reading of the Constitution. The Grand Marshal will be announced at this time.
11am: Parade Award Ceremony
Awards for the parade will be held in the Gazebo at 12pm. Awards will be given to the 1st Place entry in each category. The categories are: Mayor’s Choice, Royalty’s Choice, Best Adult Entry, Best Kid Entry, and Most Unique.
11am-4pm: Beer Garden
A beer garden will be set up on NW 2nd Avenue between Grant and Holly. Live music will entertain and get your feet tapping!
11-3pm: Arcade Truck
Teens and tweens will love this new addition to the event. The arcade truck will be housed on N Holly between NW 3rd and 4th Avenues.
11:30am-4pm: Gazebo Entertainment
Entertainment in Wait Park will include live music, special dance numbers, and much more!
12pm-3pm: Kid’s Crafts
Free children’s activities, games, and crafts provided by local businesses to be held on NW 3rd Avenue between Grant and Holly Streets. A bouncy house helps to round out the fun!
11am-2pm: Fire Department Obstacle Course
Kids can challenge themselves with the Fire Department’s Obstacle Course! Located on N Grant between NW 2nd & NW 3rd Avenues.
1pm: Car Show Award Ceremony
Winners of the Car Show will be announced in the Gazebo at 2pm. Awards will be given to the 1st Place winners.
Fireworks at Dusk
The Canby Volunteer Fire Department presents the Fireworks Display at Trost Elementary. Fun for the whole family! For more information, contact Canby Fire at 503.266.5851.
